Riverwalk has our own series of events that celebrate the Riverwalk District as a treasured place to Live, Work & Play.  Most of Riverwalk’s events are free and open to the public and held in Downtown Riverwalk District parks. The below list is not inclusive of all Riverwalk and/or partnered events. 
*Date tentatively scheduled.

Riverwalk Burger Battle^TM – September 2026*

2026 will mark the return of the original South Florida Burger Battle, Riverwalk Burger Battle^TM! Burger Battle is an opportunity for area restaurants to pull out all the stops and win bragging rights for the year.  A panel of judges will judge the entrants on a series of criteria, while attendees sample the burgers and select the “Fan Favorite”.

Burger Battle is a ticketed event with annual attendance of 400-800 with a VIP experience available.

Riverwalk Tribute – 2026 Date TBD

Riverwalk’s premier annual event, Riverwalk Tribute, honors community members that have made a significant contribution to Riverwalk and the City of Fort Lauderdale.  In an evening reception, Riverwalk members, community leaders and guests celebrate these leaders in our community. 

The 25th Annual Riverwalk Tribute was held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Blvd and honored: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Melissa Milroy, Ed Smoker and Dean J. Trantalis, Esq.

Past honorees include:

• Jim Ellis – Ellis Diversified
• Kelley Shanley – Broward Center for the Performing Arts
• Mike Jackson – AutoNation
• Jorge Perez – The Related Group
• Beverly Raphael Altman – RCC Associates
• Crush Law – Courtney and Jason Crush
• Bob Swindell – Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

Riverwalk Tribute is a ticketed event held at a local venue.  Tickets are included for some Riverwalk membership levels, and with all sponsorships. Annual attendance of 300-500 Riverwalk members and philanthropists as well as business, civic and government leaders.

Click here for more information on the Riverwalk Tribute.

Additional events

Riverwalk Member Events – Get Downtown and Power Mixers

Riverwalk holds a number of events annually for members to connect and celebrate the Riverwalk.  Get Downtown is held twice a year for the general membership in the spring and fall, while Power Mixers for Trustee members and above happen quarterly.

Riverwalk Rhythm & Brews – Quarterly

Held quarterly, Rhythm & Brews is a live music event, with cold brews from South Florida breweries, lawn games and amazing local food trucks!  All proceeds from this series directly benefit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, including all alcohol sales. 

Rhythm & Brews regularly attracts between 1,500 and 3,000 attendees for a relaxed evening or afternoon in the Park. Riverwalk Rhythm & Brews will be scheduled based on sponsors secured and partnerships with local breweries or other partners.

Other Events

Riverwalk holds additional events of our own, and partners with other organizations to build and support additional events. 

Contact The Events Team

For information on Riverwalk’s events, including vendor and sponsor opportunities, and any other events information, please email events@GoRiverwalk.com or call (954) 468-1541.