Yonkers Riverfest

Visit the Yonkers Riverfest, an outdoor celebration with music, games, and food. Entering its 27th year and drawing in more than 15,000 people, this is one of Westchester’s biggest events!

Celebrate the community of Yonkers at the Yonkers Riverfest! A free event to the public, the Riverfest draws in more than 15,000 people! As one of the biggest events in Westchester, the Yonkers Riverfest promises fun and excitement all day long!

Riverfest includes musical entertainment, arts, crafts, food from all over the world, art exhibits, activities great for children, and so much more! Held rain or shine in Downtown Yonkers, this fun-filled day is a time for Westchester-born stars to shine and honor their roots. There will be music ranging from county and soul to hip-hop and rock. Some of the artists performing are The Bruno Mars Experience, the Westchester Center for Jazz and Contemporary Music, and Refugee, a Tom Petty Tribute band. There will be 20 live bands playing on 3 stage, so get ready to dance and sing along!

Along with live music, Riverfest provides a children’s carnival with music, games, and activities! Free kayaking, inflatable rides, beer and wine gardens, craft food and vendors, and even a ferris wheel will also be avaialbe! This festival is a perfect way to celebrate the ending of summer and offers something for everyone in the family!

Take Amtrak to The Yonkers Riverfest

Experience this festival via Amtrak to Yonkers Station—Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount!

The festival is only a short walk from the Yonkers Station — just 700 feet away!

Need a car to explore the rest of the area? From Yonkers Station, take your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Yonkers office today at: 914-964-2004.