RiverFest

08/06/2026

🎶 What an incredible weekend at RiverFest 2026! 🎶

As we look back on an unforgettable weekend of great music, amazing people, and community celebration, we want to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who helped make RiverFest 2026 such a success.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and talented bands. Your generosity, hard work, and dedication made this event possible, and we truly couldn't have done it without you.

We're especially grateful to the Thief River Falls community for the overwhelming support as RiverFest made its return to its traditional riverside home at Hartz Park. Seeing so many people gather along the river to enjoy live music, great food, and time with friends and family reminded us exactly why this venue has meant so much to our community over the years.

Whether you attended, volunteered, sponsored, performed, or helped behind the scenes—thank you for being part of RiverFest 2026! Your support helped create memories that will last a lifetime.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for RiverFest 2027: August 6-7 at HARTZ PARK!

We can't wait to do it all again. See you next summer! ❤️💙🎸

Photos: Northern Obscura Photography

08/02/2026

A HUGE Thank You to Free Fallin - The Tom Petty Concert Experience for closing out RiverFest 2026 with an incredible show! 🎸🎶

It was so nice to meet you......

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08/02/2026

THANK YOU, THIEF RIVER FALLS!!! ❤️💙

With the Silver Mullet Band just wrapping up, we are only a few short minutes away from our Saturday night headliner: FREE FALLIN (A Tribute to Tom Petty). 9:00PM- Close. This is a performance you don’t want to miss!!

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to all who have supported Riverfest, the Riverfest committee, and everyone else involved in this beloved community event as we transitioned back to the beautiful Riverside venue of Hartz Park.

Mark your calendars for August 6-7: RIVERFEST 2027 at Hartz Park!!

08/01/2026

This is it… RIVERFEST NIGHT 2!

It’s time for another giveaway – comment below, share this post, and follow the Riverfest page for a chance to win a FREE DAY PASS to tonight’s event!! deadline is 4:00 PM – we will message the winner privately.

Tonight’s bands:
5:00 PM – Kenny and the Classics
7:00 PM – the silver mullet band
9:00 PM – FREE FALLIN (A Tribute to Tom Petty)

Happy hour: 4 to 7 PM - all drinks only $4!

SEE YOU OUT HERE!! 🎸🎶

08/01/2026

🎉 IT'S DAY 2 OF RIVERFEST! 🎉

The fun isn't over yet! Today is your final chance to experience everything RiverFest has to offer, and we've got an incredible day planned. Here's everything you need to know before heading to Hartz Park!

🎈 Start Your Day with RiverFest-ivities!
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hartz Park
FREE ADMISSION!

Bring the whole family for a morning packed with fun, including:
🏰 Bounce houses
💦 Water games
🎨 Face painting
📚 Book Walk
🎮 Gaming trailer
🎯 Yard & carnival games
…and so much more!

🎶 Tonight's Concert Lineup
🕔 5:00 PM – Kenny & the Classics
🕖 7:00 PM – The Silver Mullet Band
🎸 9:00 PM – FREE FALLIN' (Tom Petty Tribute Band)

🍻 Happy Hour
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM – $4 drinks
🕖 After 7:00 PM – $6 drinks
Please drink responsibly and plan for a safe ride home.

🚌 FREE Shuttle Service provided by The Legacy Event Center
• Runs between Lincoln High School and RiverFest
• Begins at 4:00 PM and runs continuously as needed
• Last shuttle leaves at 12:30 AM
⚠️ Please make sure you're IN LINE by 12:30 AM to catch your ride back to your vehicle.

🚜 Accessibility Assistance
A huge thank you to Arctic Cat for providing TWO side-by-sides to help es**rt guests who need assistance from the parking area down the hill to the festival grounds. On-site parking is limited, but we're committed to helping everyone enjoy RiverFest safely.

🎟️ Gate Admission
• Adult Day Pass $15
• Kids Day Pass (12 & under): $10
• Kids 3 & under: FREE

🌮 Food Trucks
Don't miss these amazing vendors:
🍪 Bake of the Woods
🥟 Lulu's Little Bites
🌮 Mi Madre's
🍖 Smoke on Wheels
🍧 Snowie of Warren
🍔 Vonnie's

You asked for RiverFest to return to Hartz Park, and together we've made it happen.

Now let's finish this weekend in a BIG way! Bring your family, gather your friends, and help us close out this two-day music festival with the largest crowd RiverFest has ever seen. Let's make history together—we'll see you at Hartz Park! 🎉🎶❤️

08/01/2026

THANK YOU to SouthTown Lanes, Pizza & Pub for feeding our volunteers!! 🍕😋

07/31/2026

🚍 Skip the parking hassle and ride the RiverFest Shuttle! 🎉

Head to the Lincoln High School parking lot and hop aboard the FREE RiverFest Shuttle, generously provided by Legacy Event Center.

The shuttle will bring you directly to the West Gate at Hartz Park, making it quick and easy to get to all the RiverFest fun!

Leave the parking stress behind and let us get you to the festival safely and conveniently. We’ll see you at RiverFest! 🌊🎶

07/31/2026

RIVERFEST NIGHT 1 only a few hours away!!

For a chance to win a FREE DAY PASS for Friday Night, share this post, comment below, and follow the RiverFest Page! Deadline is 4:00PM!!

07/31/2026

🎉 THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED... RIVERFEST DAY 1 IS HERE! 🎉

This is the moment you've all been waiting for! It's officially Day 1 of RiverFest, and we can't wait to kick off an unforgettable weekend at Hartz Park! Here's everything you need to know before you head out:

🎶 Tonight's Music Lineup
🕖 7:00 PM – Acoustic on the Round
🎸 9:00 PM – DRIVE

🍻 Happy Hour
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM – $4 drinks
🕕 After 6:00 PM – $6 drinks
Please drink responsibly and plan for a safe ride home.

🚌 FREE Shuttle Service provided by The Legacy Event Center
• Runs between Lincoln High School and RiverFest
• Begins at 6:00 PM and runs continuously as needed
• Last shuttle leaves at 12:30 AM
⚠️ Please make sure you are IN LINE by 12:30 AM to catch your ride back to your vehicle.

🚜 Accessibility Assistance
A huge thank you to Arctic Cat for providing TWO side-by-sides to help es**rt guests who need assistance from the parking area down the hill to the festival grounds. On-site parking is limited, but we're committed to helping everyone enjoy RiverFest safely.

🎟️ Gate Admission
• Adults: $15/day or $25 weekend pass
• Kids (12 & under): $10/day or $15 weekend pass
• Kids 3 & under: FREE

🌮 Food Trucks (Both Days!)
Come hungry and enjoy amazing local favorites:
🍪 Bake of the Woods
🥟 Lulu's Little Bites
🌮 Mi Madre's
🍖 Smoke on Wheels
🍧 Snowie of Warren
🍔 Vonnie's

You told us loud and clear that you wanted RiverFest back at Hartz Park... and we listened.

Now it's our turn to ask you to show up, bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make history by making this the BIGGEST RiverFest EVER! We'll see you tonight! 🎉🎶❤️

07/30/2026

✨ Thank You to Our RiverFest 2026 Silver Sponsors! ✨

We’re so grateful for the support of our Silver Sponsors who help make RiverFest possible!

A special thank you to:
⭐ SouthTown Lanes, Pizza & Pub
⭐ Garden Valley Technologies
⭐ North Risk Partners - Thief River Falls, MN
⭐ Lee Plumbing & Heating
⭐ TRF Times
⭐ Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
⭐ Nelson Ink
⭐ Moe's Burgers and Brews
⭐ Wings Credit Union
⭐ Pizza Ranch
⭐ Northland Community & Technical College

Your partnership helps bring RiverFest 2026 to life. We appreciate your support and are thankful to have you as part of this special event!

❤️ Be sure to support the businesses and organizations that support our community.