Let's get ready for RiverFest!

Plan your trip now, for a smooth visit to Occoquan's RiverFest & Craft Show! Below are a few good things to know:

- The festival is open 10:00am-5:00pm both days.

- There are THREE parking lots with shuttle access to town (roads in town are shut down for the festival).

- Skip the lines and purchase your Shuttle Passes in advance (good for either day!).

- Browse the Vendor Directory in advance or during the festival.

- See the Festival Map to plan where you want to go first!

- Find Accessibility Information for your trip.

- Visit occoquanfestivals.com for everything you need to know!

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:

Saturday, June 3, 2023

10am-5pm -- Arts & Crafts Show

10am-5pm -- Conservation Alley & Jr. Passport Program

12pm-4pm -- Up All Night in River Mill Park

12pm-5pm -- Beer & Wine Garden  

12pm-3pm -- Mayor’s Auction 

12:00pm -- Kids Nature Puppet Show* 

2:00pm -- Kids Nature Puppet Show*

Sunday, June 4, 2023

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*

Date: June 3 - 4, 2023

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Various Venues in Occoquan, VA

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