Something for Everyone

(Be sure to check back frequently during June & July for updates) Events get rolling at 9:00 a.m. Riverfest has something for everyone. Stroll through the craft exhibits, take in the energy of live concerts, and enjoy some great summer fare. Most activities are free. Free parking. In addition to the more than 150 crafter booths, the Anoka County Historical Society will step out of the Suburban home and into the garage this year during Riverfest, as they unveil a brand-new exhibit. Join the fun as we travel back to the era of ramblers, tinkering on cars, and lawn darts in our newly constructed garage. ‘Nmotion Dance will provide outside entertainment along with yard games, hopscotch, jump ropes, and sidewalk chalk. Cool off inside with root beer floats and more games. Other exhibits opening during Riverfest include the art of story--Jon Arfstrom and Anoka County Medicine. Stop by the Nowthen Threshing Show display located on 2^nd Avenue North just past Jackson Street by the Public Parking Ramp and enjoy the sights and sounds of tractors and steam engines. Share your stories with the folks from the threshing show and hear stories about their pieces of pride and joy.

Something for Everyone

For the Kids

The Kids' Zone, sponsored by MedExpress Urgent Care, will be located by city hall. Kids of all ages can stop by the MedExpress booth for all-day fun including decorating your very own MedExpress reflector crown and a chance to win a Yeti cooler and a summer fun basket. At the booth, MedExpress will also host an interactive Teddy Bear Clinic to help kids learn about common medical equipment, like stethoscopes and otoscopes, practice basic healthy habits and discover what doctors, nurses, and radiologists do – all with the help of a stuffed teddy bear named Sniffle. The MedExpress booth will be located in the southwest corner of the City Hall River Plaza. Kids can go to the MedExpress Tent for fun activities all day!!! Free SPIN ART for kids will take place at the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union booth located at the corner of 2^nd Avenue and Jackson Street.

For the Kids

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Unique Products from 150+ Artisans

The Anoka Riverfest™ & Craft Fair is one of the largest craft fairs in the Twin Cities area. Over 140 booths will be in place on Jackson Street from 1st to 3rd Avenue, 1st and 2nd Avenues from Main Street to Jackson Street. All items are 100% handcrafted by the person in the booth to the best of our knowledge.

Unique Products from 150+ Artisans

Anoka Rotary Riverfest 5K

The Anoka Rotary Riverfest Run is a 5K that departs from the Rum River trails at Anoka High School at 8:30 am and supports the clubs education initiatives like scholarships and the distribution of 3,000 dictionaries to Anoka Hennepin 3^rd graders. Take a walk or a run before heading to the Anoka Riverfest. Get more information

Anoka Rotary Riverfest 5K

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Live Music

There will be live music at the Main Music Stage, sponsored by Connexus Energy, which is located on Jackson Street in the surface parking lot between Serum’s Good Time Emporium and Courtside Bar & Grill. Enjoy free concerts from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Music Schedule:

10:00am
11:00am
12:30-2:30pm
3:00-5:00pm

Live Music

Food Galore

Enjoy a HUGE variety of food at the Anoka Riverfest™ food courts on Jackson Street and in the parking lot off of 2^nd Avenue and Jackson Street, or go to one of the many restaurants located in the downtown area.