This is the week for Niles Riverfest 2008! Thursday, July 31 through Sunday August 3.
Our schedule of events has been updated.

Niles Riverfest 2008 has been one of Southwestern Michigan’s most popular family festivals for 18 years. It will be held from Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 3, in downtown Niles, Michigan at Riverfront Park along the St. Joseph River.

This fun-filled event is free to all who attend. People of all ages can come to enjoy the variety of recreational activities and events, entertainment, great food, craft booths, kids games and more.

Riverfest is one of the only area festivals that celebrate one of our most popular natural resources—the St. Joseph River. Because of this, many of the Riverfest activities and events are held alongside or in the water. Some of the popular activities include the "Anything Floats" raft race, Dragon Boat races, 14th Annual All Car & Truck Show. Mr. & Ms. Riverfest will be crowned at annual pageant on Thursday, July 31. The opening ceremony for Niles Riverfest will be held on Friday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m., at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater. Many local dignitaries and Riverfest board members will be on hand to help officially kick-off this festive annual event.

"Over the years, Riverfront Park has developed into a great location for our river festival," said Dana Trowbridge, past chairman of the Riverfest Inc. board. "The attractive landscaping, sitting areas along the river, amphitheater stage, paved walkways, playground area and skateboard park make it a great place for adults and kids alike."

Niles Riverfest is a local festival that is coordinated by a volunteer staff of committee and board members of Riverfest, Inc.

Niles Riverfest is completely supported by the generous donations of local area individuals, businesses and organizations. On behalf of the Friends of Niles/Riverfest, Inc. Board of Trustees, we’d like to thank you for your continued support. For additional information about the specific events at Niles Riverfest 2008, please refer to our program, or the Schedule of Events page on this website.