Return to the River - Free Music & Art Festival
Schedule
Sat Aug 23 2025 at 01:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
555 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-14ND, United States | Grand Rapids, MI
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DATES & TIMES:August 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
August 24, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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LOCATION:
Join us at 555 Monroe, Sixth Street Park and the Sixth Street Bridge. These are all connected and within walking distance.
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
You're invited to join us at our two-day music and art festival! The free, all-ages event features tons of live music, stunning live art, traveling art installations, an artisan market, food trucks and more!
Check out the discussion page for festival announcements!
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
• International and Local Art Installations
• Live Music and Entertainment
• Local Artisan Market
• Local Food Trucks
• Free Activities and more!
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LINE UP + SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
Stay tuned—the complete line-up and schedule will be available on the discussion page soon.
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ACCESSIBILITY:
This event is accessible and open to all. Please follow the accessible wayfinding signs at the event.
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REFRESHMENT ZONES (GRAB N GO DRINKS)
Want to drink at the Festival? Click the North section of the map for grab-and-go adult drinks nearby: https://bit.ly/rrdrinks
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THIS IS A DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT:
Please use your best judgment when deciding to bring your dog to this event. If they are reactive towards other dogs or people, it's probably best to leave them at home.
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GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL:
Parking at street meters is recommended. Meters east of Division Avenue are free after 5 pm. Meters west of Division Avenue charge until 6 PM (download the "MOTU" app to pay by credit card). View additional parking options at https://bit.ly/parkgr
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FREE DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE (DASH BUS)
Getting to the Festival is Easy with the DASH! There’s a DASH bus stop right by the festival entrance. Plan your route: https://bit.ly/dashbus
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PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER:
This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any photo/video, please inform the photographer/videographer with the DGRI badge.
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PRESENTED BY DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS INC:
As a partner of the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) takes great pride in developing and enhancing the urban core of Grand Rapids. Our team is dedicated to investing in infrastructure, such as benches and trash cans, as well as organizing large-scale events like Relax at Rosa, World of Winter and Return to the River.
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Where is it happening?
555 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-14ND, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
