Press Release: Occoquan kicks off summer with the return of RiverFest & Craft Show, June 7 & 8, 2025

Occoquan, VA – It’s a sure sign that summer is quickly approaching because RiverFest & Craft Show is back June 7 & 8, 2025! Mark your calendars for the event of the season: a festival that celebrates the town’s rich history and heritage on the river and promises fun for everyone with events from 10am to 5pm both Saturday and Sunday. The town will close its streets and festival goers may shuttle or walk in. There is no admission fee at the gate. The shuttle fee from satellite parking is $8 round trip, or 2 for $15. Shuttle passes can be pre-purchased at www.occoquanfestivals.com/.

SHOP, SHOP, SHOP!

Get ready to shop from more than 250 artisans, makers, and creators that fill the streets of town. Festival visitors can shop for everything from accessories to wood crafts, and literally everything in between. Find treasures from favorite crafters and discover new talent throughout the historic district. Many of the town’s shops and boutiques are ready to welcome you, too!

RIVER FUN

Boat Tours

Exclusively during the weekend of RiverFest & Craft Show, Carefree Boat Club is offering an intimate 45-minute pontoon boat tour through our Occoquan waterway. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride, and keep your eyes peeled for our resident wildlife including osprey or eagles! Break out your camera as you cruise by Heron’s Haven, our neighboring isle, to spot blue heron and painted turtles. Tours start at 11:00am on Saturday and 1:00pm on Sunday. More information and tickets available here.

17th Annual Duck Splash

Occoquan non-profit Patriots For Disabled Divers is hosting its annual Duck Splash fundraiser on Sunday, June 8 at 12:00pm. Sponsor a numbered rubber duck for $5, then join us at the Town Dock to watch it race along the Occoquan River with hundreds of other ducks! Winners receive $20-500 depending on their placement in the race. Sponsor a duck online here!

RELAX, EAT, SIP & STROLL

Food lovers, follow the delicious aromas to your favorite food trucks, grills and gourmet-to-go vendors, as well as award-winning Occoquan restaurants. Now you can sip on your favorite alcoholic beverage while you stroll and shop throughout the event. Simply pop into any participating Occoquan restaurant with an on-premise license and get it to-go! Don’t miss the Beer & Wine Garden with live concerts, sponsored by Fair Winds Brewery in Lorton starting at 12:00pm both days in River Mill Park.  Fair Winds will be serving up pours to savor, while you relax and take in the beautiful views of the Occoquan River. Mid Life Crisis is the featured band on Saturday and Fever Dream will be headlining on Sunday. Pro-tip: Take the Green shuttle to drop you right at the park.

CONSERVATION ALLEY

Parents, didya know Occoquan's RiverFest has not just arts & crafts, but BIG festival fun, family style? Be sure to visit our conservation corner and kids’ zone during RiverFest. Located on Commerce Street, Conservation Alley will be packed with family fun, crafts, yummy treats, and plenty of love for the natural world!  Kids can journey with Junior Passport, where kids can earn a Conservation Alley sticker badge while learning simple ways to protect our wildlife and water.  Don't miss our one-of-a-kind FREE experience feeding butterflies! This enchanting, portable exhibit features a mesmerizing walk-through tunnel filled with vibrant flowers and live butterflies. The Butterfly Experience is generously sponsored by Westminster at Lake Ridge.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Saturday, June 7

10am-5pm -- Arts & Crafts 

10am-5pm -- Conservation Alley

11am-4pm -- Boat Tours on the River

12pm-4pm -- Live Music by Mid Life Crisis

12pm-5pm -- Beer Garden in River Mill Park

Sunday, June 8

10am-5pm -- Arts & Crafts 

10am-5pm -- Conservation Alley

12pm-1pm -- 17th Annual Duck Splash

12pm-4pm -- Live Music

12pm-5pm -- Beer Garden in River Mill Park

1pm-4pm -- Boat Tours on the River

SHUTTLE INFORMATION

At a cost of $8 per rider round trip, or 2 for $15, (kids 12 and under ride free), visitors will park at designated lots and will be transported by shuttle into Town to attend the festival. The shuttle runs for patrons from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satellite parking can be found at three locations: 

Purple Route

Park at Lake Ridge Commuter Lot

Corner of Old Bridge and Minnieville Roads, Woodbridge, VA

Drop off/Return Up located at the corner of Commerce and Washington Streets 

Green Route 

Park at Rt 123 Commuter Lot

Corner of Route 123 and Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA

Drop off/Return at Footbridge Shuttle Stop by River Mill Park

Yellow Route Park at Workhouse Arts Center

9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA

Drop off/Return at the Shuttle Stop under the Route 123 Bridge

Join us for RiverFest & Craft Show, June 7-8 where there’s something for everyone! For more RiverFest & Craft Show information, including accessibility options and to purchase shuttle passes in advance, see www.occoquanfestivals.com or contact the Events Director at Events@occoquanva.gov.

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Media Contact: Tammy Hassett, Events Director

(703) 491-1918 | thassett@occoquanva.gov