Eighth Annual Riverfest Returns to Assembly Row Saturday, Sept. 12

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (August 28, 2015) – Riverfest, the grand finale of summer events at Assembly Row, returns for its eighth edition on Saturday, Sept. 12.

The all-day celebration, in partnership with The City of Somerville and the Department of Conservation and Recreation, includes live music from local bands, 20 local artisans, free children’s activities, roaming entertainment, a sidewalk sale, and a fireworks show over the Mystic River. Riverfest is scheduled to run from noon – 8 p.m. at Baxter Riverfront Park and throughout the Assembly neighborhood.

“Celebrations like Riverfest unify our city and bring visitors from all over the region to support our local businesses and enjoy what makes Somerville so special,” said Mayor Joe Curtatone. “We’re thankful for Assembly Row’s partnership in bringing this celebration to life each year. This celebration of our newest neighborhood and our waterfront continues to get bigger and better, and I’m looking forward to what this year’s event will bring.”

Retailers throughout the neighborhood will feature fall fashion items during the sidewalk sale and will offer special promotions for Riverfest. Local nonprofits also will set up community tables to provide information about their organizations.

“Riverfest is one of Federal Realty’s favorite events at Assembly Row. It truly represents the mission of our new Somerville neighborhood by bringing together families, artists and musicians,” said Matt Ehrie, vice president and general manager of Assembly Row. “It is incredible to see the people of Somerville bring Baxter Park and the neighborhood to life during Riverfest.”

Riverfest schedule of live music and fireworks is as follows:

What: 8th Annual Riverfest

Where: Baxter Riverfront Park

When: Saturday, Sept. 12, noon – 8 p.m.

Events: Riverfest Stage Schedule

Noon Ross Livermore Band

1:20 p.m. Aldous Collins

2:40 p.m. The Grown Up Noise

4 p.m. As the Sparrow

5:30 p.m. The Jugghead Band

7 p.m. Bloco AfroBrazil

10am – 9pm Sidewalk Sale

12pm – 7pm Children’s activities (face painters, crafting, balloon twisters, bouce house, street performers, DJ and more)

12pm – 8pm ASSEMBLED: handmade art market at Riverfest

8 p.m. Fireworks show over the Mystic River