Enjoy Anoka’s Social District

Anoka Riverfest is located within Anoka’s Social District. Purchase beer, wine, or a cocktail from a licensed business and you can enjoy it while you stroll through Riverfest. Look for the Social District signs at establishments in the area to find approved vendors.

New! Live Music in Three Locations

This year, Anoka Riverfest will have Buskers playing live music at three different locations throughout the day.  Performers include:  Charles Hoffman Lindsay Gentry Tom Mobry Tom Hanson

Try Sidewalk Chalk Art

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Hey Kids (and Kids at Heart) Join us from 10am to 1pm. Unleash your inner artist with chalk art. Join us behind City Hall. Artists of all ages and talent are welcome to draw scenes or pictures that depict friendship, love, and kindness.  Subject matter should be unprejudiced and nonpolitical. Artists under 14 must be […]

So Much to See

There’s so much to see in historic downtown Anoka. Take a peaceful stroll along the paved trail that follows the Rum River. There’s even a playground along the way for the little ones. Don’t forget to check out the dam just behind city hall. Stop in one of the many shop and restaurants. Recover from […]