Riverfest

10/01/2026

Registration is now open! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💚

23rd Annual Reindeer Run for the Children-benefiting children in need in Cherokee County. You can participate by registering for the 5k walk/run, 10k run, 1 mile Fun Run, or just be a "Santa's Helper" and snag a t-shirt.

💚December 5th, 2026
💚Location: Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway
💚Event Fee/Ticket Price: $20-$40
💚Event Time: 7am Registration, 8am Fun Run, 8:30am 5k/10
💚Info Link: https://serviceleague.net/fundraisers/run-for-the-children/
💚Registration Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Canton/RunForTheChildren5K10KAndFunRun

09/28/2026

WOW! What a weekend! You blew us away with your attendance and support. We can’t wait to tally all the numbers and share just how much we raised with y’all. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for helping us continue to pour back into the children in Cherokee County 💚.

If you want to see a list of vendors from this year, check out this link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/map/?id=23557&mid=23443

Applications for 2027 Riverfest are LIVE! Yes… we are already planning 2027 Riverfest 🤣. Link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/2027-riverfest-arts-and-crafts-festival-34496/

Our next event is Reindeer Run for the Children 5k & 10k on December 5th, 2026 at Etowah River Park. Link to sponsor & link to run here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/2026reindeerrunforthechildren-30836/

09/27/2026

HUGE shoutout to Boy Scout Troop 241 for their dedication to Riverfest parking and traffic control. We are so grateful for you and your annual support!

09/27/2026

We’ve had decades of support from Three Sisters Gifts and Home Accents and we couldn’t be more grateful! 💚

09/27/2026

Shake-ups are a great way to beat the heat! 🍋💚

We love being able to keep Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services hydrated at Riverfest!

09/27/2026

Took a stroll through the concessionaires and here’s some of the goodies we found people enjoying.

Dole Whip @ Goin' Local Street Dogs
Funnel Cake @ Boy Scouts Troop 241
Quesadilla @ Joe's Lonestar Tacos
Greek Mac N Cheese Dish @ Greek Tavern

09/27/2026

It is absolutely a picture perfect fall day here at Riverfest 🍂🍁🍃

09/27/2026

Come see us today 10am-5pm at Etowah River Park!
$7 donation at the door, kids 10 and under are free.