Seasonal & Holidays

Celebrate New Haven’s Historic Waterfront At QRiverfest 2023

The free festival June 3 at the Quinnipiac River Marina features live music, artists, artisans, displays, canoe rides, food, and drink.

NEW HAVEN, CT —QRiverfest 2023, a celebration of New Haven’s historic and beautiful waterfront is set for June 3 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Presented by the Chatham Square Neighborhood Association at the Quinnipiac River Marina, it features a variety of live music performances, artists, artisans, displays, canoe rides, food, and drink. There will also be activities for kids of all ages. QRiverfest is free and open to the public.

The festival is a public-private partnership to proudly showcase the natural and historic beauty of Fair Haven and the Quinnipiac River waterfront. Everyone is welcome. The Chatham Square Neighborhood Association is an all-volunteer group of Fair Haven residents, businesses, and nonprofits "working to nurture community and pride in our neighborhood," it's noted in a news release. "We are a diverse community, with historic homes and a beautiful waterfront."

The rain date for the fest is Sunday, June 4. For more information, click here.

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About Quinnipiac River Marina

A full-service marina ready to accommodate boater needs, just 15 minutes to the harbor and open ocean offering marine-grade fuel pump services, bait and tackle, ice, gear and ships store onsite as well as kayak and canoe rental and storage, overnight and bath house facilities. No club membership is required. More information at: www.quinnipiacrivermarina.com.

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