Trekfest 39

Get ready to boldly go where thousands have gone before! It’s Trekfest 39 on June 27th - 29th in Riverside, Iowa! Come enjoy tons of free activities for you and your family! This year's event will feature some of the best bands in the area on the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort-sponsored main stage. It will also feature some Star Trek Celebrity Guests!

This year's featured guests are Terry Farrell, Bonnie Gordon, David Q. Combs, Lolita Fatjo, and John Paladin.

Schedule:

THURSDAY: JUNE 27, 2024

5:30 PM

Shipyard Beer Tent Opens $ - Hall Park

Kids Zone Opens (Hop on In) - Hall Park

6:00 PM

Live Music  Matthew Kane & The Band GREENBRIER with Miranda Peyton - Main Stage Hall Park

7:00 PM

Kalona Brewery Beer Tasting (Tickets Required)  [R] $ - Hall Park

FRIDAY: JUNE 28, 2024

10:00 AM - John Paladin Fan Makeup $ - Voyage Home History Center

11:00 AM - Trekfest Photo Scavenger Hunt till 5pm 

Starts at and event information - Voyage Home History Center

2:00 PM - Lolita Fatjo Sci-Fi Writers Workshop  -  City Hall, River Room

4:30 PM - Shipyard Beer Tent Opens $ - Hall Park

Kids Zone Opens (Hop on In)  -  Hall Park

5:00 PM - Guest Stars Autograph Session $ -  Voyage Home History Center Ends at 7:00pm

Tee Ball Tournament -  Baseball Fields

Food Vendors Open  $ -  Hall Park

Trekfest Vendors {flea market/shopping}  -  Hall Park

Live Music Blake Jack + 35 South  -  Main Stage Hall Park

5:30 PM - Intergalactic Pet Show  -  Butler Park (Dog Park) Sponsored By Fek'Ihr Family

6:00 PM - Highland Finger Tightens Robotics Demonstration - Tennis Court

Bags Tournament [R] -  S. End Hall Park, Tennis Court

7:00 PM - Star Trek Trivia Contest [Prizes!] - Railroad Park Pavilion

9:00 PM - Live Music - Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys - Main Stage Hall Park

9:30 PM - Stargazing - Highland Elementary School

SATURDAY: JUNE 29, 2024

7:00 AM - Holy Family Parish Breakfast Fundraiser $ - Riverside VFW Post 6414

7:30 AM - [R] Walk in registration begins for our 3rd annual Trekfest Model Show and Contest.

Registration closes at 12:00

8:00 AM - 9U Baseball Tournament -  Baseball Fields

Zumba/Fitness Activity - Tennis Court

Model Show opens for public viewing - Riverside VFW Post 6414

9:00 AM - [R] Sand Volleyball Tournament- Hall Park Volleyball Court

[R] $ Bloody Mary Bar (Call Ahead to Reserve Patio Seating) - La Chiva Loca

Trekfest Vendors {flea market/shopping}  -  Hall Park

10:00 AM - Parade - HWY 22 / Mainstreet

11:00 AM - Kids Zone Opens (Hop on In) - Hall Park

Shipyard Beer Tent Opens $ - Hall Park

Highland Wrestling Club Lunch Fundraiser $ - Hall Park

Face Painting $ - North End of Hall Park

[R] Sci-Fi Costume Contest Registration Begins - Main Stage Hall Park

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

[R] Sci-Fi Costume Contest - Main Stage Hall Park

12:00 PM - [R] Horseshoe Tournament Registration Begins at the VFW - Riverside VFW Post 6414

FREE EVENT! CARICATURE ARTIST 12:00 - 4:00PM - Hall Park

12:30 PM - $ Food Vendors Open 

[R] Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Registration Begins - North End of Hall Park on Ella

1:00 PM - Live Music  Bonnie Gordon of Star Trek Prodigy - Main Stage Hall Park

[R] Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - North End of Hall Park on Ella

Bingo - North Pavilion Hall Park

[R] Horseshoe Tournament - Riverside VFW Post 6414

2:30 PM - Guest Star Model Show Judging - Riverside VFW Post 6414

GUEST STAR Bonnie Gordon - will pick her "Celebrity Favorite"

Model Show Awards presentation - Riverside VFW Post 6414

Live Music Nothings Real - Main Stage Hall Park

State of Iowa Trivia with Author Megan Bannister  - North Pavilion Hall Park

4:00 PM - Guest Star Q & A Session - Riverside Fire Station

This will end with an Autograph & Photo Opportunity =$, don't miss out!!

[Q&A is a free event, Autographs/Photos must be purchased.]

5:30 PM - Live Music BAND Alisabeth Von Presley - Main Stage Hall Park

8:45 PM - Live Music BAND BTDT "Been There Done That" - Main Stage Hall Park

Dusk - Fireworks - Hall Park

9:30 PM - Live Music  BAND BTDT "Been There Done That" - Main Stage Hall Park

Date: June 27 - 29, 2024

Location: Downtown Riverside

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