Watertown Riverfest, Inc. is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to enriching the culture of Watertown by providing incredible and accessible entertainment at the area’s largest FREE festival!

Watertown Riverfest Inc.

Watertown Riverfest Inc. is a non-profit Wisconsin corporation that was created in 2023 for the charitable mission of “organizing and hosting a periodic community festival for the City of Watertown.” It carries on the mission of putting on Watertown’s annual Riverfest celebration and replaces the previous City of Watertown “Watertown Celebration Committee”.

To contact us, please send mail to:
Watertown Riverfest Inc
PO Box 431
Watertown, WI 53094

We also maintain an active Facebook page for faster response.

Non-Profit Status

Watertown Riverfest Inc. is recognized by the State of Wisconsin and the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501c3 charitable organization. This means that donations to Watertown Riverfest Inc. are typically tax deductible and we are exempt from some types of tax such as sales taxes. Click to view our IRS 501c3 Determination Letter. (If you are a supplier please contact us for our S-211 exemption or CES paperwork.)

Non-Profit Board

Watertown Riverfest Inc. is led by a board of seven volunteer directors who are elected to staggered three-year terms at the annual Board meeting in October.

  • Glenn Lassanske, President (also Beverage Chair)
  • OPEN, Vice-President
  • Rochelle Ready, Secretary (also Cash Handling)
  • Barb Bartz, Treasurer (also Raffle Chair and Sponsorships)
  • Aaron Zimmermann, Operations Executive
  • Sue Boulden, Craft Fair Chair and Sponsorships
  • Dan Leija, Tournament Chair
  • Brian Field

Visit our “Contact” page to connect with a member of our Board!

Festival Committee

Most of the work required to put on Riverfest every year is performed by teams headed by “chairs” who are collectively known as the “Festival Committee.” We are always looking for more volunteers and organizers, since many hands make for light loads! Some of the key contributors in 2027 are:

  • Ryan Jones, Car Show Chair
  • OPEN, Exhibitors Chair
  • Don Bartz, Food Chair
  • OPEN, Grounds Crew Chair
  • Miranda Kube, Volunteer Chair

Visit our “Contact” page to connect with a member of our team!

Trademarks

“Watertown Riverfest” and the Watertown Riverfest logo are trademarks of Watertown Riverfest, Inc. All rights reserved.