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:
- 2nd 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, 2nd 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!
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