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As members of the River Fest Student Planning Team, we’re excited to host River Fest 2025 on Thursday, April 10, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sewell Park.
River Fest, is a celebration for currently enrolled TXST students, and serves as an opportunity for us to enjoy live music and come together as a community to ring in Spring. The planning committee worked hard this year to incorporate different genres, ensuring that all Bobcats have a chance to enjoy music that speaks to them. We are excited about this year’s lineup highlights Cameron Allbright, The Cam Allen Band, ACRAZE, Mike Posner and Loud Luxury.
River Fest has a long-standing history dating back to 2003 when the Student Association for Campus Activities (SACA) launched an event designed to bring students together for a day of relaxation, games, music and fun. After a brief hiatus, River Fest was reintroduced in 2024 bringing the tradition back to the Texas State community.
TXST is committed to making River Fest 2025 a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. The safety of our community is the highest priority, and extensive measures have been taken to ensure a well-organized event. Increased security patrols will be in place throughout the festival, and entry will be carefully monitored at the University Events Center (UEC) main entrance. Capacity is limited to 6,000 attendees to maintain a comfortable atmosphere, so get your tickets early, the password is TXST! Be sure to arrive early, as entry will be restricted to those with a valid student ID and a purchased ticket. TXST University Police Department (UPD), Public Safety Officers, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), event staff and two first aid stations will be on-site throughout the event. Water stations to fill up your empty water bottles will be located throughout the venue to make sure everyone stays hydrated.
We are committed to protecting and preserving the natural beauty of the San Marcos River, a vital part of both our campus and our community. Remember “What Goes Here, Flows Here,” we have a collective duty to keep our river clean and free of debris. Students are volunteering to help with ensuring we keep the area clean before, during and after the concert. We ask all attendees to do their part by disposing of waste properly and respecting the requests made by volunteers.
Olivia Alexander (Courtesy) Sophia Reyes (Courtesy)
See you at Sewell on April 10 for our celebration of student life, music and community.
– Olivia Alexander is the student body president and Sophia Reyes is SACA vice chair.
The April 8 print issue of The University Star referred to Olivia Alexander incorrectly as the student body vice president. This has been corrected.
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