After last year’s weather-forced cancellation left thousands disappointed, Canton’s massive Riverfest is making its comeback at Etowah River Park this month.
The two-day festival typically draws 25,000 people to shop from 150+ artists, eat from food trucks, and let kids loose on bouncy houses and mini train rides. Every dollar raised goes directly to Cherokee County kids in need through the Service League.
What You Need to Know
When: Saturday, Sept. 27 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, Sept. 28 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Where: Etowah River Park in Canton
What to expect:
- Artists and crafters from across the Southeast
- Local food trucks and festival snacks
- Kids zone with petting zoo and games
- Tailgating area with live football broadcasts
- Live entertainment throughout the weekend
Why People Keep Coming Back
For over 40 years, Riverfest has been the go-to fall weekend in Cherokee County. It’s basically an outdoor mall meets food festival meets family carnival — all while supporting local kids.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
