A Few Things To Know For This Weekend’s Riverfest

After a two-year hiatus, Riverfest will make its return to Wilmington this weekend. The festival is expected to bring approximately 60,000 people to downtown and will feature a street fair, arts & craft vendors, food vendors, a car show, a kids zone, a BMX show, and fireworks. Here’s some information that can help you have an enjoyable Riverfest experience.

Event Times:

• Friday, October 7 – 6:00pm – 10:00pm (limited food vendors)
• Saturday, October 8 – 10:00am – 10:00pm (street fair, car show, fireworks)
• Sunday, October 9 – 9:00am – 5:00pm (street fair, car show)

Location of Events:

• Food vendors will primarily be along North Front Street, between Dock & Orange streets.
• Arts & Crafts and commercial vendors will be located on Front Street
• Kids Zone will be at the corner of Princess & Water streets
• Car show will be on South Front Street between Market & Dock streets
• Fireworks will be from the battleship at 9 pm on Saturday, Oct. 8

Street closures to be aware of:

• North & South Front Street between Orange & Chestnut streets (12pm Friday, Oct. 7 – 9pm Sunday, Oct. 9)
• Princess Street between North Second & North Water streets (6am Saturday, Oct. 8 – 9pm Sunday, Oct. 6)
• North Water Street between Chestnut & Princess streets (6am Saturday, Oct. 8 – 9pm Sunday, Oct. 6)

Parking Details:

• 2^nd Street Deck:
  • Friday: Standard Rates
  • Saturday: $10 flat at entry 9a-9p – Standard Rates other hours
  • Sunday: $10 flat at entry 9a-5p – Standard Rates other hours

• Market Street Deck:
  • Friday: Standard Rates
  • Saturday: $10 flat at entry 9a-9p – Standard Rates other hours
  • Sunday: $10 flat at entry 9a-5p – Standard Rates other hours

• Convention Center Deck:
  • Saturday: $15 flat at entry 5p-8p (concert)
  • Standard Rates other hours

• Riverplace Deck, 2^nd Street Lot & Hannah Block Lot
  • Friday-Sunday: Standard Rates

• On-Street
  • Friday – Standard Rates
  • Saturday & Sunday — parking meters are free (Friday 6:30p – Monday 9a)

Tips/Reminders:

• Stay hydrated
• No pets are allowed downtown during festivals
• Do not bring any weapons downtown
• Make a plan
• Have a good time!