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The 42nd Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Saturday, September 26th, 2026, from 10AM-6PM & Sunday, September 27th, 2026, from 10AM-5PM at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Park, Canton, GA 30114
Featured against the picturesque banks of the Etowah River Park in Canton, the Riverfest Arts & Crafts festival is the Service League of Cherokee County’s flagship fundraising event where all funds raised support Cherokee County children in need. The two-day festival draws over 25,000 patrons, over 150 arts and crafts exhibitors, 10-20 concessionaires, and a host of local entertainers. Riverfest 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th.
Begin your Riverfest experience by talking with our amazing sponsors who support our mission through their generous donations. Continue through the park to shop from more than 150 artists and crafters from all around Georgia and other southeastern states. Stop by the concessions area to try a wide variety of festival fare, delicious food and treats from local food trucks.
Riverfest is a great time for the entire family. A Children’s area features games, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and miniature train rides. Sports fans can relax in our tailgating area with live broadcasts of football games. There’s something for everyone!
Started in 1985, Riverfest has grown into a fun community event for both adults and children and is always held on the last full weekend in September. Mark your calendar!
Come see why people travel from all over the southeast every year to attend Riverfest!
Dates
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Sep 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Sponsors
Interested in applying:
4 active applications
Deadline:
Sep 25, 2026
Etowah Sponsorship $2500 includes:
● Your company name on banner displayed at Riverfest
● Complimentary scarecrow displayed at Riverfest & downtown Canton in October
● Social media promotions
● Breakfast provided at Riverfest
● 12x12 exhibit space (1 space)
● Four complimentary tickets to Riverfest
Sponsors are essential to a successful Riverfest show. All sponsorship dollars remain in Cherokee County! We offer various levels of sponsorship for Riverfest starting at $250. Sponsors committing $2,500 and up can greet patrons as they enter the festival and hand out promotional materials. With over 25,000 people attending over the two-day period and extensive pre-festival marketing featuring sponsors logos, sponsoring Riverfest is a great way for companies to gain exposure in Cherokee County all while supporting a worthy cause.
Deadline:
Sep 25, 2026
Festival Sponsorship $1000 includes:
● Your company name on banner displayed at Riverfest
● Complimentary scarecrow displayed at Riverfest & downtown Canton in October
● Social media promotions
● Breakfast provided at Riverfest
● Two complimentary tickets to Riverfest
Sponsors are essential to a successful Riverfest show. All sponsorship dollars remain in Cherokee County! We offer various levels of sponsorship for Riverfest starting at $250. Sponsors committing $2,500 and up can greet patrons as they enter the festival and hand out promotional materials. With over 25,000 people attending over the two-day period and extensive pre-festival marketing featuring sponsors logos, sponsoring Riverfest is a great way for companies to gain exposure in Cherokee County all while supporting a worthy cause.
The 42nd Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Saturday, September 27th from 10AM-6PM and Sunday, September 28th from 10AM-5PM at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA.
Deadline:
Sep 25, 2026
Children's Area Sponsorship $500 includes:
● Promote your business by allowing your staff to volunteer and wear clothing with your company logo in the Children’s Area during Riverfest (Optional)
● Promote your business by supplying prizes with company logo in the Children’s Area during Riverfest (Optional)
● Your company name on a banner and sign displayed in the Children’s area of Riverfest
● Complimentary scarecrow displayed near Children’s Area at Riverfest & downtown Canton in October
● Social media promotions
● One complimentary ticket to Riverfest
The 42nd Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Saturday, September 27th from 10AM-6PM and Sunday, September 28th from 10AM-5PM at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA.
Sponsors are essential to a successful Riverfest show. All sponsorship dollars remain in Cherokee County! We offer various levels of sponsorship for Riverfest starting at $250. Sponsors committing $2,500 and up can greet patrons as they enter the festival and hand out promotional materials. With over 25,000 people attending over the two-day period and extensive pre-festival marketing featuring sponsors logos, sponsoring Riverfest is a great way for companies to gain exposure in Cherokee County all while supporting a worthy cause.
Deadline:
Sep 25, 2026
Walking Trail Sponsorship $250 includes:
● Your company name on yard sign at Riverfest
● Complimentary Scarecrow displayed in high traffic area at Riverfest & downtown Canton in October
● Social media promotions
The 42nd Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Saturday, September 26th from 10AM-6PM and Sunday, September 27th from 10AM-5PM at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA.
Sponsors are essential to a successful Riverfest show. All sponsorship dollars remain in Cherokee County! We offer various levels of sponsorship for Riverfest starting at $250. Sponsors committing $2,500 and up can greet patrons as they enter the festival and hand out promotional materials. With over 25,000 people attending over the two-day period and extensive pre-festival marketing featuring sponsors logos, sponsoring Riverfest is a great way for companies to gain exposure in Cherokee County all while supporting a worthy cause.
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Other applications
Interested in applying:
2 active applications
Deadline:
Aug 01, 2026
One of the most special parts of Riverfest is the wonderful talent on display at the Entertainment Stage. The weekend will be filled with local musicians, dance teams, gymnasts, choirs, and other performances. While the League is very excited to support local talent, we are unable to pay performers. If you would like to be considered as part of the entertainment for Riverfest, please complete the application to be considered.
Deadline:
Sep 11, 2026
If you have attended Riverfest in the past, you know Scarecrows are a big part of the festive décor. Businesses and civic groups in our community contribute scarecrows designed and decorated by their group or organization. Following Riverfest, the business or civic group is provided with an option to move its scarecrow to downtown Canton where they will be displayed throughout the month of October.
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