Somerville 'Riverfest' Expands To 3 Days: What To Know

SOMERVILLE, MA – This year's "Riverfest" celebration at Assembly Row has been extended to three days in honor of the event's 10th anniversary. The festival will run from Sept. 8-10 and features a range of free events and activities for all ages, including live, local music; children's activities; local artisans; and fireworks over the Mystic River.

In addition to the festival, many of Assembly Row's outlet stores will offer sidewalk sales and special promotions for Riverfest attendees, and local nonprofits will set up community tables to provide information about their organizations.

"Riverfest is a celebration of all things Somerville, one of the annual events that really unifies our people and our city and our local businesses," Mayor Curtatone said in a press release. "It’s amazing to see how much it’s grown in 10 years. We’re thankful for Assembly Row’s partnership in bringing this celebration to life each year, and thrilled to see it expand to a full weekend of activities."

Two events to keep an eye on this year are the fireworks over the Mystic River at sundown on Saturday, Sept. 9 and the Red Sox Showcase in Baxter Park on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Below is the full rundown of events and performers.

Friday, Sept. 8 (6-8 p.m.)

• Salsa dancing with MetaMovements and live band, LaOrquesta Mia

Click HERE to register for salsa dancing.

Saturday, Sept. 9 (12-9 p.m.)

• kid's activities
• chalk walk
• local artisans
• live music
• fireworks

Sunday, Sept. 10 (12-4 p.m.)

• Red Sox Showcase
• Kids activities

Bands Include:

• aNova Brazil
• Ali McGuirk
• As The Sparrow
• Harry Jay Smith & The Bling

"It’s exciting to see our community come together every year, and to see so many of the same faces year after year," Matt Ehrie, vice president and general manager of Assembly Row, said in a release. "We’re proud to host Riverfest for Somerville and thrilled to celebrate its 10th anniversary."

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