(RIVERVIEW, NB) – Get ready to kick off the summer season with Riverview’s 22nd annual summer festival, SUNFEST! Running from June 27 through July 1, this year’s schedule promises the return of your favourite summer events along with new activities sure to excite every member of your family.
Join us for five days of lively outdoor events, family-friendly activities, and creative workshops, providing ample opportunities to connect with the community and soak up summer fun.
Festival Highlights
- Town-Wide Yard Sale – Saturday, June 28 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Art In Your Face Outdoor Art Show – Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., stroll the Riverfront Trail to browse local artwork for sale.
- Business Specials – 25 local businesses are offering sunny specials throughout the festival, so you can shop local and save.
- Canada Day Celebrations – Tuesday, July 1 from 12 - 5 p.m. at Caseley Park, featuring live entertainment, BBQ, inflatables, face painting, henna tattoos, games, and more!
NEW THIS YEAR
- Thrift Store Bus Tour – Saturday, June 28 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Join this day-long thrifting adventure from Riverview to Saint John to find your next favourite treasure.
- Bike Valet – Take advantage of Riverview’s active transportation network. Safely store your bike with our free bike valet service and you can win a prize — offered during the Canada Day celebration and both neighbourhood block parties this summer.
- Make a Human Maple Leaf - Rock your brightest red and join the Fundy Biosphere team at the RHS field on Canada Day to create a giant human maple leaf — the ultimate symbol of Canada and a star of the Wabanaki forest.
- Name the New All-Wheel Park – Join the Riverview Skatepark & Youth Centre for free skateboarding & a community BBQ, and provide input on the name of Riverview’s future all-wheel park at the Riverview Recreation Complex.
And so much more!
Don’t miss the fun — mark your calendar and celebrate summer, community, and Canada with us!
For event schedules and updates, visit RiverviewSunfest.ca.