REC Fest 2026
Schedule
Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
National Great Rivers Museum | Alton, IL
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project invites you to REC Fest – the largest recreation and safety festival in the Riverbend! Kick off the summer season with your family at the National Great Rivers Museum from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at this FREE, adventure-themed event, rain or shine.SAVE THE DATE!
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16th
🕒 Time: 10AM - 3PM
📌 Location: The National Great Rivers Museum
With over 25 partnering organizations providing fun, interactive activities, you are sure to find a recreation connection for you!
- Climb the rock wall with Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro Shop
- See the stars with The Nature Institute’s Mobile Planetarium
- Hit a bullseye on the archery range with National Park Service
- 12PM | Meet your favorite mascots - Bobber the Water Safety Dog, Smokey the Bear and more!
- 11AM, 12:30PM, and 2PM | Live animal shows with Animalogy
- 10AM-3PM | Lock and Dam Tours
- Refuel with great food from local food vendors
- And so much more!
The first 200 visitors to complete a REC FEST passport will also receive a free River Dragons Baseball ticket or a Gateway Grizzlies Baseball ticket! All 4th Grade students that complete their passport will also receive a free 'Every Kid Outdoors Pass' which provides free admission to National Parks and public lands this summer.
May is National Water Safety Month! Please Wear Your Life Jacket this Recreation Season!
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We would like to thank Gateway Grizzlies, Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro Shop, and Alton River Dragons for their support of REC Fest 2026.
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Where is it happening?
National Great Rivers Museum, National Great Rivers Museum, 2 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL 62002, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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