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Yonkers Riverfest 2009
(Saturday, September 12th)
The
2009 annual Yonkers Riverfest will be held on Saturday September 12th,
in the heart of Historic Downtown Yonkers. Featuring a wide variety arts &
entertainment to be held throughout the day!
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Yonkers Riverfest
(Saturday, September 12th)
will be an all-day event of family activities featuring a variety of entertainers, amusements, arts, educational games, booths,
and more.
Mark
your calendars! Stop
by Historic Downtown Yonkers. Walk around the historic sites, and scenic
locations. Enjoy the great atmosphere, terrific outdoor music, arts, exhibits
and performances and while you are there, be sure to visit the great restaurants
and attractions of the Downtown area.
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WHAT WAS HAPPENING
in 2008
MAIN STREET STAGE
YONKERS RIVERFEST 2008 PERFORMERS
MAIN STREET STAGE
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LARKIN PLAZA STAGE
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BUENA VISTA STAGE
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WATERFRONT AMPHITHEATER: Jazz & Blues
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OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club
All events are at the
YPRC on Alexander
Street.
Click here for Riverfest flyer
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Kayak
“Poker Race” |
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Unveiling of photographic
portraits of past Commodores |
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Dedication of the war canoe to
Bob Dillon, past YPRC member (deceased) |
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Free kayaking for the public |
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Philipse
Manor Hall
State Historic Site
All events are at the PMH (29 Warburton
Avenue, Yonkers).
Click here for more information on the historic site.
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Exhibit Tour – Slavery: The Great and
Foul Stain |
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Dance ‘Round the Harvest Pole! |
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Cooking Demonstration: Make and Eat
Marzipan!
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Croquet game on the lawn |
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FREE Historic House Tour |
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Dyeing Demonstration |
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Colonial dress-up, colonial
games/crafts, access to the Community Gallery (The Tlaxcala
Native Kings and Queens: Status Symbols of Native Prestige),
and public picnic tables
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