Summerfest at River's Edge
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
River's Edge Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA
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Join us for Summerfest 2026! This free, family-friendly event takes place on Friday, June 5, from 6-10 p.m. at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, featuring an epic drone show, live music, interactive activities, and fun for all ages.With thousands of attendees, community partners, and plenty of entertainment, Summerfest is a can’t-miss event to kick off summer in Council Bluffs.
🎇The Drone Show: At dark (around 9:30 p.m.), Fantasy Drone Shows will light up the sky with 300 drones for a 20-minute display unlike anything you've seen before! The best place to view the show is around the amphitheater stairs.
🫧Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library, Summerfest will have another foam party and giant bubbles!
🎨PACE is setting up a live art area where you can express your creativity.
⚽Parks and Recreation and The Lakin YMCA are working together to provide plenty of recreation opportunities, including baseball, football, soccer, yard games, and more!
🧪The Kiewit Luminarium is bringing a mobile exhibit.
🛍️The CB Chamber is hosting the Farmers Market Council Bluffs Summerfest Pop-Up, a summer market with local vendors.
🤑 Admission to Summerfest is free!
🌭 Food trucks list coming soon!
🎵 Live music lineup: Little Rooms 6 - 6:45 p.m., Matt Cox 7:15 - 7:45 p.m., Hector Anchondo Band 8:15 - 9:30 p.m.
New this year: The CB Captains soccer team will be hosting a pop-up 3v3 soccer tournament at Summerfest.
🥤 You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, water bottles, snacks, etc.
🐶 Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed, cleaned up after, and well-behaved.
🚗 700 Parking spots are available in the parking garage at 4250 River's Edge Parkway, plus on-street in the surrounding neighborhoods. Please expect traffic delays (because Summerfest is super fun, and everyone wants to come!).
🚵🏻Want to avoid traffic and parking? Ride your bike! We will have bike parking available. Bring your own lock.
Summerfest is a free event thanks to many community partners including the City of Council Bluffs, the Iowa West Foundation, Back to the River, The Council Bluffs Public Library, Kiewit Luminarium, Charles E Lakin YMCA, The Council Bluffs Chamber, and Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE).
Please note: Any solicitation for vendors in the comment section is spam. If you are interested in being a food vendor, you can apply online at: https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2378/Permits-and-Licenses
Weather note: In case of inclement weather, we will move Summerfest to Saturday, June 6.
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