THE CRAFT SHOW at RiverFest!
Do you love to shop? The wonderful weekend you know and love is back. Get ready for 200+ Artisans, Makers, and Creators to fill the streets of Occoquan for this dynamic festival. Plus, 35 of our local businesses are participating, and we have scores of emerging artists with eco-friendly materials and/or processes.
RIVER FUN!
Come say hello, and meet the river in RiverFest! As part of our festivities on Sunday, get ready to watch the first ever Whatever Floats Your Boat Parade on the Occoquan! Entrants have creatively designed and decorated a river vessel — be it raft, canoe, inflatable, dinghy, kayak, rowboat–and will ride, paddle, or row the 1/2 mile along the coastline of town to arrive at the Occoquan footbridge by 11am where judging will take place. Visitors can watch the parade from the Town Dock, Conservation Alley, or at the footbridge. The award ceremony is at 2pm in River Mill Park.
Kayak / SUP Rentals ALL WEEKEND
Paddle the Occoquan with Penguin Paddling. Ducks, eagles, osprey, herons and many varieties of reptiles, fish, and even beavers can be spotted!
10am-5pm
Single Kayaks: $20/Hour, $65/Day
Double Kayaks: $25/Hour, $75/Day
Standup Paddleboards (SUP): $25/Hour, $75/Day
Beer & Wine Garden, plus Live Music
River Mill Park, with its spectacular views of the river, is the perfect spot for concerts, food, and adult beverages. Ample seating makes this a great place to take a break, grab a drink, and enjoy something tasty.
Conservation Alley & Jr. Passport
10am – 5pm ALL WEEKEND
Explore Conservation Alley, packed with family fun, performances, demonstrations, recycled crafts, eats, music, and plenty of love for the natural world! Journey with Jr. Passport and earn a Conservation Alley sticker badge while learning simple ways to protect our wildlife and water.
Schedule of Events:
10am-5pm -- Arts & Crafts Show
10am-5pm -- Conservation Alley & Jr. Passport Program
10:30am -- Float Your Boat Parade
12pm-4pm -- Ashleigh Chevalier Band in River Mill Park
12pm-5pm -- Beer & Wine Garden
12pm-4pm -- Name the Island Contest
12:00pm -- Reptile World Show*
2:00pm -- Reptile World Show*