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river retreat returns APRIL 3 - 6, 2025

Presented by Splice Records & Saint Arnold Brewing Company

KL Ranch Camp
New Braunfels, TX

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Have you ever wanted to go back in time and relive the bygone eras of music; camp with your best friends; dress up in your best vintage & thrift store outfits; and float the Guadalupe River before everyone else in Texas? Then River Retreat is the music and camping adventure through the decades you're looking for to accomplish all these desires in one magical weekend!

River Retreat is a music & camping festival showcasing the music birthed from the 60's, 70's, 80's, AND 90's. With nightly costume pageants & contests, cleverly curated decorations, and live entertainment, River Retreat has all the nostalgia needed to enjoy the weekend camping alongside the pristine Guadalupe River. Your days will be filled with food and beverage and unforgettable moments with your friends and neighbors splashing about in the river listening to tunes from a different time. As the sun settles, we bust out the bingo, trivia, and live music and carry on into the late night hours.

Each year, we try to add some new elements to the festival and this year is no exception with a pair of gamechangers. In 2024, River Retreat saw the addition of music from the 1990's on Saturday. From Ace of Base to Jay Z, we blasted those classic jams up and down the river on Saturday. THIS YEAR, we’re adding Karaoke Night. More details on that to come soon. But yes, it’s happening.


The School of Rock Stage at Cliffside

Splice Records and River Retreat have partnered with several School of Rock locations in Texas to bring together the excitement of music education and the thrilling environment of a music festival. Are we creating a brand new classroom? Or is this going to be the greatest school field trip ever? The answer is, of course, both. School of Rock will take over the Cliffside Stage all weekend long with shows from bands of all ages, creating a first class immersive educational experience. And on Saturday, the School of Rock Stage at Cliffside will have a full schedule of performances beginning at 11:00 AM and carrying on deep into the night. Accompanying this “festival within our festival” will be a Local Folks Market (more details to come).

“School of Rock is the world's largest and most trusted multi-location music school with tens of thousands of musicians going through our classes, workshops, camps and performance programs every day. Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1998, School of Rock now has over 385 locations in 16 different countries, helping aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity, and develop tools they need to thrive in life.”

GENERAL INFORMATION

WHERE IS RIVER RETREAT

Once again we are partnering with our favorite campgrounds, KL Ranch Camp On The River and Cliffside in New Braunfels, Texas. River Revival is a great escape from city life as it stretches over 10+ acres along the entire river front property. The campsite price varies based on campsite amenities, size and location on the grounds.

KL On The River - The campsite address is: 5455 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132 (Check-in for On The River passes and sites are located at this address)

KL Cliffside - 5300 River Rd. New Braunfels TX 78132 (Check-in for Cliffside passes and sites are located at this address)

WHO ATTENDS RIVER RETREAT

River Retreat is a family friendly event (children 15 and under are free). If you choose to bring your child, we suggest you select a campsite in the On The River Tent Campsites or anywhere at Cliffside.

* You will be required to sign a personal responsibility waiver at check in.

WHEN IS RIVER RETREAT

4 Days and 3 Nights -Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6

  • Gates Open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 3 (Every Pass and Reservation is for all four days; unless you buy a Single Day Pass)

  • Gates Open at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 4 and Saturday April 5 (You can check in on Thursday or Friday, but its the same price)

  • Check-in available until 10:00pm

  • Attendees can stay as late as 1:00pm on Sunday, April 6th

 

Three STAGES AND A RIVER

River Retreat showcases some of the best musical talent in the regions, spread across three stages and set along the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River.

  • The Saint Arnold Brewing Company Stage on The Lawn: Live music, Blue Heron Yacht Club, Bingo, Trivia, Little Kitchen HTX, Vendors, Merch Booth, Lawn Games and tons of fun

  • Zen City Stage: Late night pop-ups, daytime chill & tunes

  • School of Rock Stage at Cliffside: daytime pop-ups, nighttime chill & tunes, School of Rock Saturday

When you’re not jamming out, River Retreat offers an incredible array of outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. The pristine waters of the river are calling your name!

 

RIVER RETREAT FOOD & BEVERAGE

River Retreat is an ALL-INCLUSIVE weekend, meaning that all meals and beverages are included with your ticket. However, we encourage you to bring your preferred snacks or drinks, and you’re free to cook your own food at your campsite.

RIVER RETREAT CHEFS - LITTLE KITCHEN HTX

River Retreat not only features super talented performers on stage but also in the kitchen! Jason and Becca Kerr of Little Kitchen HTX have spearheaded our all-inclusive Food Program since 2018. As Chef Kerr describes it himself, the River Retreat Food Program is "An outdoor culinary experience dripping with nostalgia, wielded in smoke and smothered in Americana for all ages, Little Kitchen HTX takes the spirit of the Texas River and revitalizes your soul with food cooked from the Heart!" While "Chef Kerr is known for his meat-centric, lowbrow-take on American comfort food", Little Kitchen HTX provides vegetarian and vegan options for brunch and dinner each day. Check out his 2016 appearance on the "Chopped" episode titled "A Bloody Battle in the Kitchen" wherein Jason Kerr advances to the final round, available on various streaming platforms.

 

EIGHT NEW ADDITIONS TO RIVER RETREAT FOR 2025

  1. Improved Shuttle Service: we’ve added golf carts and a large yellow bus designated for Cliffside use only. The golf carts will be marked Cliffside and they are for Cliffside transportation only. The big yellow bus will be running most nearly all day and night long.

  2. New Parking Policy: We will have very very limited parking at On The River because we are cutting off the road access from campsite 88 to 114. This means no parking spots or car access past campsite 88. You can buy the Sleeper/Parking Pass for On The River if you want to park at one of the designated parking spots at On The River.

  3. Cliffside Entertainment and late Night Cave Concert.

  4. The School of Rock Stage at Cliffside

  5. This year will feature StarSearch Karaoke On The River.

  6. Don't forget about Friday's Prom Night at Woodstock! Dress in Campground 70’s Prom Night attire! That sounds easy enough, right?

  7. We have Tube Rental available in the ADD ONS Menu and at Merch on The Lawn where you can rent a tube for the weekend, hassle free!

  8. To help reduce our environmental impact on the campgrounds and mother nature at large, we will no longer be serving any beverages in single use cups (plastic or otherwise). Reusable souvenir cups will be available for purchase at the Merch Booth. If you have your own reusable cup or canteen, we will serve you.

Get a musical preview here!


Tickets & Camping Information

School of Rock at Cliffside

These are tickets exclusively for the School of Rock Friday and Saturday shows at Cliffside on Saturday April 5th. These are NOT River Retreat tickets.

*School of Rock PERFORMERS do NOT need to purchase a School of Rock Pass.

2025 River Retreat Tickets

RIVER RETREAT 2025 GROUP PACKAGES

RIVER RETREAT 2025 INDIVIDUAL PASSES

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2025 RIVER RETREAT LINEUP


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