The Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival Is Back for Its 38th Year

The Service League of Cherokee County is excited to announce that the 38th Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held September 24-25 at Etowah River Park in Canton. In 1985, the festival began as a small arts and crafts show that has now become the Service League’s largest fundraising event and is a cornerstone fall weekend activity for families in north Georgia. This juried show features original, creative, handmade work by artisans from all over the region. The event has earned a notable reputation for its family-oriented approach and the Service League’s warm relationship with vendors and patrons alike.

The festival also features live music and dancing as well as a fun-filled children’s area where kids of all ages can enjoy rides and activities.

For many families, Riverfest has become a not-to-be-missed event to kick off the fun of the season, as the cooler, crisp days of autumn arrive. This year’s festival will feature more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, concessionaires, and entertainers. Patrons can try dishes prepared from select recipes in the League’s latest cookbook, Gatherings & Traditions. Cookbooks will also be available for purchase.

One of the oldest service organizations in Cherokee County, the League has a membership of 100 women who collectively volunteer more than 10,000 hours each year to raise funds for local children. Funds raised during Riverfest, and other fundraising events sponsored by the League, provide families in need with food, clothing, dental care, eyeglasses, medical care, rent, utility assistance, and scholarships. The Service League also provides Christmas gifts for children in the Cherokee County School District.

Admission to Riverfest is a $5 donation for adults and children 11 and older. Free parking and shuttle service are available. The event will take place rain or shine. To learn more about the work and legacy of the Service League of Cherokee County, please visit ServiceLeague.net.