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RiverFest, or Shall We Say RainFest?

Neither cicadas or torrential rain could dampen (haha)
the spirits of our hearty and bold festival goers.

Continually misled by false hope (mercilessly doled out by
weathermen) of light rain and no more precipitation, we donned
our varying layers of weather gear and huddled together
under umbrellas, tents, and sometimes other
objects of protection.

But, listen to music we did.
(Some of us even sang and danced in the rain.)

The shopping was good in the first ever Riverside
Makers' Mart, the baked goods stayed dry, and the
food trucks offered a hot meal on a chilly day and
a dry tent out of the mud.

In the end, the mud was thick and the puddles were deep, but those of us who triumphed over the wind and rain count ourselves happy to have experienced the epic RiverFest 2024.

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

The RiverFest is a family event that offers a restful summer picnic (bring your lawn chairs & a blanket!) with great live bands.

ADMISSION

Tickets can be pre-purchased via this link (online ticket sales will close on Saturday, June 1 at 8 am).  Print your ticket or show a confirmation on your phone to get your wristband at the entrance.  All guests over the age of 8 will require a wristband for entry.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets will also be available for purchase on site using cash or credit.  Discount codes may not be applied to on site ticket sales.

All ticket sales are final.

  • Adult ticket (ages 15+) – $15

  • Youth ticket (ages 8-14) – $10

  • Child ticket (<8) – free

METHODS OF PAYMENT FOR BEVERAGE AND MERCHANDISE SALES

We will accept debit, credit and cash on site for baked goods, beverages or Riverside merchandise.  Food vendors also accept credit and cash payment.

FAQ: WHAT CAN’T I BRING WITH ME?

Items that are not permitted include, but are not limited to:

  • Pets (service animals are permitted)

  • Alcohol

  • Bottles/glass containers

  • Contraband (drugs and weapons)

  • Laser pointers

  • Bikes, skateboards, inline skates

RESTROOMS

Portable restrooms will be located near the parking lot.

INFORMATION

Artisans, craftsmen, and crafty families are invited to sell their wares at RiverFest from 1-5:30.

Booths are a minimal fee of $35.00 (Fest tix not included). Children’s booths are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

You may keep all of your earnings, but if you’d like to donate a portion of your proceeds (in addition to the registration fee) please indicate this when prompted on the registration form.

For each space reserved, we will provide a table, but it will be up to you to personalize it. This will include bringing your own tablecloths, any additional shelves, awning/covering, etc. if you so choose.

Reserve Your Booth

June 1

1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Makers’s Mart

1:30 – 5:30

Directions / Parking

The Riverside RiverFest takes place at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

Parking is $15 per vehicle.

Food

Baked goods, popcorn, lemonade and root beer will be available for purchase, and all proceeds go directly to our scholarship funds. (Or you can bring your own snacks).

Additionally, we have several vendor food options available for purchase.  Vendors will be present from 3pm-6pm:

Support RiverFest 2024

Please consider supporting RiverFest with a corporate or family sponsorship.

All proceeds from the event go toward scholarships for the boys and girls
who wish to attend Riverside's imaginative and adventurous programming.

Sponsor RiverFest

If sponsorship is not for you, please consider making a donation.

Riverside is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions may be tax deductible.

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