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Since 1990, Niles Riverfest has grown to become a fun-filled summer family festival. It will be held from Thursday, August 5 through Sunday, August 8, in downtown Niles, Michigan, at Riverfront Park along the St. Joseph River. Best of all, the festival is FREE!
This fun-filled event has been attracting families from northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan for many years. People of all ages can come to enjoy the variety of recreational activities, entertainment, great food, craft booths and more.
Riverfest actually began many years ago as a raft race on the St. Joseph River between local taverns. It remained just a raft race and then died out. In 1990, Sandy File and Gil and Penny Brazo brought it back to as more of a festival-type event, which still included the raft race.
"Before Riverfront Park was established, it was quite a challenge to hold a festival in that area," said Tom Rasler, former Riverfest Chairman and AAA All Car and Truck Show Coordinator. "Most of the food vendors and games were held at the Eagle's parking lot because the park was not yet landscaped. Since the park has been upgraded with the landscaping and the walkways, Riverfest has really taken off!"
Niles Riverfest is a local festival that is coordinated by a volunteer staff of committee and board members of Riverfest, Inc., and is completely supported by the generous donations of local area individuals, businesses and organizations. On behalf of the Riverfest, Inc. committee, we'd like to thank you for your continued support.
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