Riverfest Moves To Etowah River Park In Canton

CANTON, GA -- The 33rd annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival is less than two months away, and organizers are gearing up to bring two-days of family-friendly fun to residents at a new location. The 2017 festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 at Etowah River Park in Canton.

Hosted by the Service League of Cherokee County, Riverfest is a juried show, featuring original, creative, handmade work from artisans all over the region. The event, which is breaking from its long-standing of tradition of being held at Boling Park in Canton, also showcases extraordinary entertainment throughout the weekend - live music and dancing - as well as a children's area where youngsters of all ages can participate in a number of rides and activities.

Patrons, new and those returning, are invited to save the date for this two-day festival, the Service League’s largest annual fundraising event. All proceeds will benefit less fortunate children of Cherokee County.

For many families across Cherokee County and north Gergia, Riverfest has become a much-anticipated event kicking off the fall season. This year’s festival features more than 200 new and returning arts and crafts exhibitors, concessionaires and entertainers.

Select recipes from The League’s latest cookbook, "Gatherings & Traditions," will be offered to festival patrons for sampling and cookbooks will be available for purchase.

The Service League of Cherokee County is one of the oldest service organizations in Cherokee County, with a
membership of 100 women who work year-round, collectively volunteering more than 10,000 hours per year
to raise funds for needy children throughout Cherokee County. Funds raised during Riverfest and other
fundraising events sponsored by the League provide families with day-to-day necessities such as food,
clothing, dental care, eyeglasses, medical care, rental and utilities assistance, scholarships and much more.

To learn more about the work and legacy of the Service League, visit www.serviceleague.net.

Admission to Riverfest for adults and children 11 and older is a $5 donation, and the event will be held rain or shine. Free parking and shuttle services are available.

Image via Service League of Cherokee County