Thank you!

As we navigate the future of Grand Rapids Riverfest, KAXE and the City of Grand Rapids want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the support these past five years!

The goal of Riverfest has always been to celebrate what makes life in Grand Rapids hum. From the community groups and volunteers, to the art and life surrounding the event, we are eternally grateful.

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OUR MISSION

Celebrating our community through the power of music, art and nature. 

Outdoor music concert at Grand Rapids Riverfest with a band performing on stage and a large crowd in attendance, night setting.
Musician performing on stage with a guitar and microphone, wearing a dark jacket.
Outdoor concert scene with a person hula hooping beside a stage, vibrant lights, and a crowd in the background.
Musician playing guitar on stage pointing into the crowd.
Group of people at an outdoor event, including a girl smiling while sitting on someone's shoulders, surrounded by a crowd.
Woman performing on stage with an acoustic guitar, wearing sunglasses and a black top, surrounded by fake foliage decor on microphone stand.
Aerial view of an illuminated outdoor event with stage and audience at night, surrounded by colorful lights and buildings.
Aerial view of a riverside town with buildings, trees, and parked cars. A river flows in the foreground, surrounded by green vegetation. Urban and natural landscapes blend, showing a community event with gathered people visible near the buildings.
Rock band performing on stage with bright lights and instruments, including guitar, drums, and keyboard, in front of a large audience in an indoor concert setting.
A man playing an electric guitar on stage during a live performance, wearing a black jacket with stage lighting in the background.
Outdoor concert with band playing on stage under colorful lights, large audience watching, "WILCO" sign and "Grand Rapids State Bank" banner visible.
Person wearing sunglasses and a black jacket, holding a microphone, performing on stage.
Musician with a beard and sunglasses playing a Fender Telecaster guitar on stage.
Festive outdoor event with a person wearing a colorful dragon costume carrying a tray of small cups, surrounded by people taking photos and interacting.
Outdoor food festival at sunset with various food trucks, tents, and signs for tacos and burgers. People are walking around and string lights are illuminated above.
Aerial view of a crowded outdoor event with people sitting on blankets spread across a large grassy area, surrounded by a few bleachers and parking lots.
A person hooping with a light-up hula hoop at a nighttime outdoor concert, surrounded by a crowd with a brightly lit stage visible in the background.
Musician performing outdoors on a keyboard, wearing sunglasses and a shirt with handprints, singing into a microphone.
Crowd enjoying an outdoor concert, with people clapping and smiling, under a blue sky. Tents and a building in the background.
Two musicians performing on stage, one playing electric guitar and singing into a microphone, and the other playing drums and singing. Amplifiers and equipment are visible in the background.
Aerial view of a small town with a river in the foreground and a large building surrounded by trees and parking lots. People are gathered around an outdoor area, possibly for an event. The background shows more buildings and greenery.
Person wearing colorful traditional attire with jingles, standing on stage with drums and microphones, clapping hands.
Person with brown hair and glasses playing guitar outdoors.
Musician with guitar performing on stage wearing a hat and blazer
Musician playing guitar and singing in front of a decorative owl sculpture.
Aerial view of outdoor music concert with large audience seated on grass, stage with performers, food trucks, and surrounding greenery.
Band performing live on stage with audience in foreground, illuminated by stage lights.
Outdoor music concert with a band performing on stage in front of an audience.
Aerial view of a riverside town festival with tents, booths, and a crowd gathered in a park area. A scenic river runs through the background, flanked by trees and buildings, with a bridge spanning across it. In the distance, there are industrial buil
Two electric guitars on stands; one sunburst, one turquoise.