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Join us for Summerfest 2025! This free, family-friendly event takes place on Friday, June 6, 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.New this year: a longer, more dynamic drone show and a rain date on Saturday, June 7, so the fun doesn’t stop! With thousands of attendees, community partners, and plenty of entertainment, Summerfest is a can’t-miss event to kick off summer in Council Bluffs.
Stay tuned for event details, activity announcements, and more!
🎇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.
🤑 Admission to Summerfest is free!
🌭 Food trucks list coming soon!
🥤 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 presented by the City of Council Bluffs and made possible thanks to our generous donors, Iowa West Foundation and Back to the River, Inc.
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River's Edge Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs, United States
