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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s 2025-2026 Event Season Commences With The Ninth Annual Riverwalk Fall Festival On Saturday, October 18

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – September 19, 2025 – The flavors of fall will return to Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk as Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, one of the preeminent producers of free, public programming in Broward County, launches its event season with the ninth annual Riverwalk Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18 from 12 pm to 4 pm at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Fall Festival will feature opportunities to participate in pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, sand art and other games and activities. Attendees 21 and over will be able to enjoy fall-inspired beverages at the Riverwalk Bar tent. Entrance to the event is free, and proceeds from sponsorships, games and bar sales benefit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, one of the lead organizations in making Fort Lauderdale’s downtown Riverwalk District the foremost place to Live, Work and Play. Other highlights of the event include fall-related science demonstrations by the Museum of Discovery & Science, curated food trucks, arts and craft and informational vendors.

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that works to build a more vibrant downtown community, centered on the iconic Riverwalk Linear Park. In 2025, Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk was voted #7 Best Riverwalk in the 10Best People’s Choice Awards from USA Today. In its 2024-2025 event season, Riverwalk delivered 25 free, public events, from small concerts as part of the Tunes on Top series at Tunnel Top Plaza to the 15th annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival, also including partnered events such as the 15th annual Florida Day of the Dead Celebration. Tens of thousands of residents and visitors were able to attend these festivals with no cost of admission, generating funds for Riverwalk and creating a broad economic impact for local businesses.

“The Fall Festival is one of our long-running events where the community can enjoy a day in the park with traditional fall entertainment and no cost for admission, “said Riverwalk president and CEO Genia Duncan Ellis. “It is one of Riverwalk’s primary goals, to keep activating our downtown and the downtown parks by delivering free, public events for the entire community to enjoy.”

Riverwalk would not be able to continue delivering free, public events and programming to the community without the generous support of its sponsors. The 9th annual Riverwalk Fall Festival is sponsored by: Galleria Fort Lauderdale, FHIA, Rick and Flo Celender, Morningstar Storage – FAT Village, S. Mark Graphics and Go Riverwalk Magazine. 

Riverwalk’s 2025-2026 event season will continue with:

*Ticketed event.

Information on these upcoming Riverwalk Signature Events and other events is available at GoRiverwalk.com/signature. Information about the remainder of the 2025-2026 event season will be published in the coming weeks.

For information about sponsor and vendor opportunities at Riverwalk events email events@GoRiverwalk.com.   Riverwalk is supported by Corporate and Community Partners, as well as individual event and program sponsors and in-kind donors. Corporate Partners contribute a minimum of $2,500 per year to support Riverwalk’s mission, while a broad network of community partners engage with Riverwalk to help support its mission. A current listing of partner organizations and individuals is available at GoRiverwalk.com/partner. For information on partnering with Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale email Jeremy Collette, Vice President at jeremy@GoRiverwalk.com. 

Riverwalk Fall Get Downtown

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Naked-Juice-LogoRiverwalk Fort Lauderdale will host its Fall Get Downtown presented by Naked Juice event at YOLO Plaza (located at 333 East Las Olas Boulevard) from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Now in its 17th year, Get Downtown is Fort Lauderdale’s largest outdoor cocktail hour and offers the best flavors of Fort Lauderdale from a variety of local restaurants and bars. Admission includes two complimentary drink tickets to be redeemed at any bar in the courtyard, sponsored by Three Olives Vodka, Premier Beverage  and Stephens Distributing; entertainment by DJ Darryl and an array of tastes from some wonderful Ft. Lauderdale dining venues. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is continually striving to promote a greater sense of community throughout Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Park and the Downtown district.

Riverwalk Members: Free admission to our signature Get Downtown events is just one of the many coveted benefits of becoming a member and supporting our mission. Get Downtown provides attendees with an invaluable opportunity to mingle, network, and enjoy the best of Fort Lauderdale … so bring your friends and come “get down” in Downtown!
Riverwalk Members that would like to attend, please send your RSVP to Cristina@GoRiverwalk.com.


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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is the preeminent organization engaged in promoting Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Park and Downtown community as a place to live, work and play, and our Get Downtown events provide attendees with an invaluable opportunity to mingle, network, and enjoy the best of Fort Lauderdale… so grab your friends and come “get down” in Downtown!

For more information contact Cristina Hudson at (954) 468-1541, ext. 205, or cristina@goriverwalk.com

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 Riverwalk Fall Get Downtown
Thursday, November 19, 2015
5 pm to 8 pm at YOLO Plaza

 

 

Bacon Bash

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Get ready Fort Lauderdale!
There’s going to be some BACON along the New River
#BACONBASH2015

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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Covenant House Florida  are excited to announce the return of BACON BASH on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm. As a ticketed, 21 and over event this year, attendees will enjoy bacon inspired dishes, both sweet and savory, from several local restaurants and food trucks throughout Esplanade Park. Prepare to be amazed at what restaurants cook up and prepare to be as “happy as a pig in poo” when you leave. Wear your swine swag and pig out with us at Bacon Bash with DJ Two Story Lori at this rain or shine event.

Prepaid Tickets are available NOW! General Admission tickets ($35 prepaid) will get you access to unlimited delicious bacon infused food tastings. Or, treat yourself to the VIP Biergarten Experience ($75 prepaid) which will cover general admission plus access to unlimited tastings of craft beers from Funky Buddha , Barrel of Monks, Wynwood Brewing Company, Florida Beer Company. and other local breweries as well as bourbon samplings from Angel’s Envy, Michter’s, William Grant & Sons and Woodford Reserve.

Participants include:
American Social, BurgerFi, Dos Caminos, Grille 401, It’s A Cubano B, Himmarshee Public House, M.E.A.T. Eatery & Taproom, Miami Smokers, The Bacon Jams, The Downtowner, The Filling Station and Garage Bar, Whole Foods Market Fort Lauderdale , Frankey’s Sports Bar and Ten Palms!

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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Covenant House Florida would like to thank the following integral partners and sponsors: All American Barricades, Angel’s Envy, Barrel of Monks, Big 105.9, Big Mouth Girlz, Brown Distributing, Cadillac, Eye on South Florida, Native Brewing Company, Funky Buddha, Go Riverwalk Magazine, iHeart Media, The Media Lab, Michters, Premier Beverage, Weekend Broward, William Grant & Sons, and Wyndwood Brewing Company.

This 21 and over event will be bigger and better this year with more space and delicious bacon bites
so get your tickets early!

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Join in the fun! For vendor or sponsorship opportunities contact Cristina at 954-468-1541 ext.205,  or at Cristina@GoRiverwalk.com

 

BACON BASH 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Esplanade Park along the New River

 

Riverwalk Summer Social Cruise Aboard the Liberty Belle

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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale will host another Summer Social Cruise. This year’s event is a casual two-hour cruise aboard the four deck, one-of-a-kind mega yacht; the Liberty Belle courtesy of our partners Anticipation Yachts and Riverfront Cruises. This Riverboat Social is $40 PP and includes open bar, food, music and a beautiful sunset cruise along the Intracoastal. Refreshments sponsored by Premier Beverage and Stephens Distributing.


All proceeds benefit 7 local non-profit organizations: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale ❖ American Lung Association ❖ Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce ❖  Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center  ❖  Ft. Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival ❖ Jack & Jill Children’s Center ❖ Historic Stranahan House Museum

 

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Riverwalk’s Summer Social Cruise
Friday, August 7, 2015
Embarks from Pier 66- 2301 Southeast 17th Street
Map of 2301 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Time: Boarding begins promptly at 6:00pm

We set sail at 6:30pm and return to the dock at 8:30pm

Rain or Shine | 21+ Only

 

Riverwalk Burger Battle™ VI

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Sponsor Jack DanielsRiverwalk Fort Lauderdale will host Riverwalk Burger Battle™ VI presented by the Pilgram Group on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 7-10pm under the stars along the Riverwalk at Huizenga Plaza.  TicketsIconSMALL

Presenting Sponsor-Pilgram Group

This sizzling event will pit sixteen (16) top burger joints and restaurants against one another as they show off their creative juices and grilling skills to 1200+  guests along the scenic New River. Check out our Burger Eating Contest Sponsored by Stevens & Goldwyn, P.A.,  with burgers provided by BurgerFi. The Battle brings together South Florida burger aficionados for an evening of gourmet burger creations, cocktails, beers and fun, while raising funds to support the Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s mission of building and nurturing a vibrant community connected by the New River. Live music by “That Band”.

BBChipWho will take the Trophy? A team of restaurant industry judges will award the custom Riverwalk Burger Battle™ trophy and guests will also select a Fan Favorite with their custom Burger Battle Chip.

For more information, contact Cristina at 954-468-1541ext.205|Cristina@GoRiverwalk.com 

BBVI CONTENDERS: ★Champion American Social ★B. Bar & Grille ★Beauty & the Feast ★Big Bear Brewing Company ★Big City Tavern ★Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill ★Frankey’s Sports Bar ★Georgie’s Alibi  ★Grill Republic ★Gulfstream Park ★MEAT Eatery and Taproom Boca ★Mind Your Manors ★Rivals Waterfront Sports Grille ★Shooters Waterfront ★Timpano Italian Chophouse ★Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox

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In addition to the unlimited burger tasting, all event goers will be treated to a French-Fry Bar sponsored by The Downtowner. Each guest will receive three drink tickets for use at either the Jack Daniels cocktail stands & the Barefoot Wine & Bubbly tent provided by Premier Beverage and beer stations supplied by Stephens Distributing to complement their burger.

Premier Sponsors

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    • $  40.  General Admission includes 16 Burger Samples, 3 Drink Tickets & French Fry Bar
    • $125.  VIP Corral ~ a one of a kind VIP burger experience: VIP admission for 1, INCLUDES: Admission to the event at 6:30pm, unlimited burger samples from all burger contest contenders and the french fry bar; specialty VIP burgers sponsored by The Tilted Kilt; full open bars and craft beer tastings; specialty tables and seating; tasty frozen treats, Sweets from Whole Food Market® Fort Lauderdale.
    • $1250. Slider Sponsor: INCLUDES – VIP admission for 10 with your own reserved table in the VIP area ~ a one of a kind VIP burger experience with 9 of your closest friends, coworkers or clients! Includes all benefits of the VIP Corral above.

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