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YONKERS RIVERFEST 2009

Yonkers Riverfest 2009 (Saturday, September 12th) 

Yonkers Riverfest is an all day event taking place in Historic Downtown Yonkers featuring a variety of ADULT and KID-FRIENDLY activities, a host of entertainers, arts, amusements, educational games, booths, rides and exhibits. 

Do not miss out on all the great food and craft vendors that will be available.

Music, Arts, Entertainment & Family fun all day and night! Including stages of Dance & Music featuring different bands and performers!

Enjoy the great atmosphere, exhibits and special events. Be sure to sample the great restaurants and scenic attractions of Historic Downtown Yonkers.

WHAT WAS HAPPENING in 2008!

 

MAIN STREET STAGE
YONKERS RIVERFEST 2008 PERFORMERS

MAIN STREET STAGE
Ten Feet Deep  Joe Venice 
 
Justin Biaggi &
The Hopeless Romantics
Urban Fetch

LARKIN PLAZA STAGE
 
Los Hermanos Deleon Youth Theater Interactions Presents
 
SAGE: A Tribute to the 30’s & 40’s "Elvis: the Early Years" starring Nazar Sayegh  & The Blue Moon Rockabilly Band
   
Simply the Best: A Tribute to Tina Turner, Diana Ross and  Donna Summer A Bon Jovi Tribute

BUENA VISTA STAGE
A Fragile Tomorrow SonSublime
 
Funkasaurus Rex Twin Gold
   
Full Unit  

WATERFRONT AMPHITHEATER: Jazz & Blues
äj The Bobby LaVell Quartet 
The Big Takeover Beledo
 
Roxy Perry  

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club
All events are at the YPRC on Alexander Street.  Click here for Riverfest flyer

Kayak Poker Race  
Unveiling of photographic portraits of past Commodores
Dedication of the war canoe to Bob Dillon, past YPRC member (deceased)
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.

Exhibit Tour – Slavery: The Great and Foul Stain
Dance ‘Round the Harvest Pole!

Cooking Demonstration: Make and Eat Marzipan!

Croquet game on the lawn
FREE Historic House Tour
Dyeing Demonstration

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