RiverFest & Craft Show
Schedule
Sat Jun 01 2024 at 02:00 pm to Sun Jun 02 2024 at 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Town of Occoquan | Occoquan, VA
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Save the date for Occoquan's annual RiverFest & Craft Show!Over 250 makers and creators will fill the streets of the historic district for a weekend of family fun. In addition to great Arts and Crafts, you'll find our popular Beer & Wine Garden with live concerts in River Mill Park. Here with the family? Head to Conservation Alley for performances, demonstrations, recycled crafts, eats, music, and plenty of love for the natural world. Through our Jr. Passport program, kids can earn a Conservation Alley sticker badge while learning simple ways to protect our wildlife and water. This year we'll bring back these popular river events: Whatever Floats Your Boat Parade on Saturday and the Duck Splash on Sunday! Of course, all your favorite Occoquan shops, galleries, and restaurants will be open to enjoy!
Plan your visit now at occoquanfestivals.com/visit!
BOAT PARADE (June 1 at 11am)
For the 2nd year, paddlers design and decorate a non-motorized vessel-be it raft, canoe, inflatable, kayak, or rowboat-and launch at Occoquan Regional Park and paddle along the coastline of town to Occoquan's footbridge to be judged.
DUCK SPLASH (June 2 at 12pm)
Occoquan non-profit Patriots For Disabled Divers is hosting its annual Duck Splash fundraiser on Sunday, June 2. Sponsor a numbered rubber duck for $5, then join us at the Town Dock to watch it race along the Occoquan River with hundreds of other ducks! Winners receive $20-500 depending on their placement in the race. Sponsor a duck online at occoquantourism.com or in person at Hitchcock Paper Co. (125 Mill Street) or Patriot Diving (305 Mill Street) in Occoquan, VA!
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW (June 1 & 2)
It's an artist, crafter, and shopper paradise during the 2024 RiverFest & Craft Show. 300+ vendors will line the streets of historic Occoquan offering unique, handmade, artisan goods. Learn more at occoquanfestivals.com/directory.
Note: vendor spots are now SOLD OUT for this event.
BOAT TOURS (June 1 & 2)
Exclusively during the weekend of RiverFest & Craft Show, Carefree Boat Club is offering an intimate 45-minute pontoon boat tour through our Occoquan waterway. Tickets start at $15. Space is limited. Learn more at occoquanfestivals.com/riveractivities.
CONSERVATION ALLEY (June 1 & 2)
Explore Conservation Alley, packed with family fun, demonstrations, recycled crafts, and plenty of love for the natural world. Kids can journey with the Junior Passport program and earn a Conservation Alley sticker badge while learning simple ways to protect our wildlife and water. Learn more at occoquanfestivals.com/conservationalley.
FAMILY SHOWS (June 1)
Reptile World - Sat, June 1 at 1pm & 3pm
Limited Seating, Early Bird $15; $18 at the door. Ages 2 and under are free. Get tickets now at occoquanfestivals.com/conservationalley.
FOOD & MUSIC IN THE PARK (June 1 & 2)
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. Learn more at occoquanfestivals.com/music.
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VENDORS
Vendor spots are now SOLD OUT for this event.
SPONSORS
With over 10,000 attendees each weekend, Occoquan Festivals offer customizable ways for your organization to engage with a profitable audience through sponsorships. You can choose from a list of assets/activations, or design your own! Read about opportunities at occoquanfestivals.com/sponsor.
VOLUNTEERS
Our two-day festivals draw thousands of people to town and every season we count on our exceptional volunteers to help us host these amazing events for the Town of Occoquan.
Learn more at occoquanfestivals.com!
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Where is it happening?
Town of Occoquan, Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers, 306 Mill St, Occoquan, VA 22125-7733, United States,Occoquan, VirginiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
