RiverFest

Yes, entry to RiverFest is free! There is no charge to enjoy live music on the main stage, kids' activities, lawn games, and the vendor village. 

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for the Floating Concert by clicking here. If tickets are still available, they can also be purchased at the event. Kayak rentals and face painting will also be available for a low cost on the day of the event.

For the main event RiverFest will take place outside The Dynamo 31 Building. The address is 102 Main Street, McAdenville, NC 28101.

After the Floating Concert, more music acts and karaoke will be held in Confluence (Catawba Riverkeeper's headquarters & retail space). The address for Confluence is 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC 28032.

Parking will be available in several locations in McAdenville. One site is the parking lot at McAdenville Greenway Park (501 Lakeview Dr, McAdenville, NC 28101). Another option is the parking lot and field parking at The Boathouse (115 Willow Dr, McAdenville, NC 28101).

After the Floating Concert, parking will be available in Cramerton in front of Confluence (117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032) and next to the Centennial Center (145 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032).

Be on the lookout for event parking signs that will point you to where you can go!

The Floating Concert will begin at the McAdenville Greenway Boat Launch. Signs will direct you toward where to check-in with your tickets, pick up any rented boats, and put your boats in the water. Our staff will be there to help make this process as easy as possible!

The concert will be on the water for an hour and a half and will end in downtown Cramerton. Our staff will be there to help you exit the water.

Absolutely! This section of the river is what we normally call our "Slow Flow" paddle, meaning that it is perfect for beginners and seasoned kayakers alike!

Yes, there will be a shuttle for the Floating Concert! Please note, shuttling will occur BEFORE the concert begins, NOT AFTER!

The shuttle will run regularly from Cramerton to McAdenville. This means that you will drop your car off in downtown Cramerton and be shuttled to McAdenville prior to the concert. During the concert, you will float from McAdenville back to Cramerton and end where your car is. 

There will not be a shuttle offered after the concert, so please plan accordingly!

No, the shuttle will not be transporting boats from Cramerton to McAdenville. If you are bringing your own boat, please drop it off at the McAdenville Greenway Boat Launch before driving to Cramerton, dropping off your car, and taking the shuttle back to McAdenville. 

When you drop your boats off in McAdenville, please leave them in the designated "boat-drop" area. Ensure that all your pfds and paddles are stowed inside your boat. Staff will be at the launch to monitor the area. However, staff are not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

If you are coming with a group, you can also plan to bring two cars and organize your own shuttle for the floating concert.

Yes! If you are coming to enjoy the outdoor concerts in McAdenville on Saturday afternoon, please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on while you groove to the music.

No, we do not permit any outside alcohol to be brought into the festival grounds. Drinks can be purchased at our Beverage Tent and from our beer vendors.