New Milford RiverFest set for Saturday, October 13
New Milford will be presenting its premier Riverfest on Saturday, October 13 from noon to 9:30 p.m. at Young’s Field Park, on Young’s Field, across from the banks of the Housatonic River.
RiverFest is a celebration of community and a time to gather with friends and family. Taking place along the banks of Housatonic River in New Milford, CT – gateway to Litchfield County –and the historic Downtown Village Center, with its popular restaurants and diverse retail offerings, it will highlight the heart of New Milford’s community. Together Downtown and the Riverfront are envisioned as a vibrant hub of commerce, recreation, entertainment and residential life by the Riverfront Revitalization Committee, which is organizing this first-ever RiverFest. Other sponsors are the Office of Mayor Pete Bass and the Corporation for New Milford’s Economic Development.
Attractions include:
- Live music and entertainment
- Food trucks and local food vendors
- Beer and Wine Garden
- Cyclocross races
- Arts and crafts vendors
- Environmental education
- Children’s activities
To highlight the Downtown there will be an artisan Pop-Up at the Makery on Bank Street, tours of historic government buildings, and guided walks along the new One-Mile “Downtown to the River Loop,” offering free T-shirts to the first 50 walkers of all ages to sign up!
An event schedule will be posted shortly on the New Milford Riverfront Revitalization Committee’s Facebook page at @NMRiver.
While admission is free, donations of five dollars per person would be appreciated and used to offset event expenses. Riverfest is possible due to the generous contributions and sponsorships of Textile Development Associates, Inc., Kimberly-Clark, Savings Bank of Danbury, Western Connecticut Health Network and private individuals.
Riverfest is still accepting vendors and food truck applications and sponsor and volunteer opportunities are available. For more information contact NMRiverfest@gmail.com.
