RIVERREST 2026 IS OCTOBER 3RD, 2026!

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RiverFest, organized by the town’s Riverfront Revitalization Committee and the Mayor's office, highlights our riverfront area and its connections to Downtown. 

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RiverFest is a celebration of community and a time to gather with friends and family.  Taking place along the banks of Housatonic River in New Milford, CT – gateway to Litchfield County –and our historic Downtown Village Center, with its popular restaurants and diverse retail offerings, it will highlight the heart of our community.

 

Together the Downtown and its Riverfront are envisioned as a vibrant hub of commerce, recreation, entertainment and residential life by the Riverfront Revitalization Committee, organizers of this exciting event. 

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Admission is free.  Attractions include:

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• Live music and entertainment

• Food trucks and local food vendors

• Beer and Wine Garden

• Arts and crafts vendors

• 5K River Run and Kids Super Hero Sprint

• Cornhole Tournament

• Bingo

• Environmental education

• Children’s activities

• Guided walks along the One-Mile “Down to the River” walk