RiverFest 2023

RiverFest is a two-day event occurring along the Androscoggin River in Auburn and Lewiston. Featuring a kickball tournament, Regatta, food trucks, an artisan fair, beer garden and two nights of live, local music, this festival is free and open to the public. You can find all the details here, and separate registration is required for the Kickball Tournament and RiverFest Regatta.


Uplift LA Kickball Tournament

Hosted by the region's rising professionals, the two-game round robin with playoffs features two fields of play throughout Friday. Teams of 10-12 will compete for a $100 team prize and bragging rights, and celebrate the winners and participants in the beer garden for a social hour.

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RiverFest Regatta

A 1500-meter stake race featuring rowers from across Maine and New England. This event's safety, registration, and execution is managed by Lewiston Rowing. Friday afternoon offers early registration packet pick up and practice rows on the race course. Races begin at 8 AM Saturday and run throughout the morning.

Boat Rentals

Webb & Sons Paddling Rentals will be offering canoes and kayaks for rent by the half hour and hour, launching from the Lewiston dock in Simard Payne all day Friday, and noon until dusk Saturday.  Life Vests and equipment are included, and this is a great way to see the cities, skyline and canals.

Sunset Paddle

Enjoy the Auburn Lewiston skyline at sunset, with an easy launch from the boat dock. Bring your own vessel or rent a canoe or kayak on site. The Androscoggin river and shore lines are great for residents and visitors alike.

Schedule of Activities
 

Friday, July 14th (all activities in Simard-Payne Park)

9 AM - 3 PM      Uplift LA Kickball Tournament

11 AM - 7 PM     Food Truck Festival

11 AM - 6 PM     Shop Local Summer Fair

11 AM - 8 PM     Beer Garden

11 AM - Dusk      Canoe Rentals

4 PM - 9 PM      Live Music

Saturday, July 15th

8 AM - 12 PM      RiverFest Regatta Races, Simard-Payne

12 PM - 3 PM     Waterfront Activities

8 AM - 3 PM      Shop Local Summer Fair

11 AM - 3 PM      Food Trucks, Simard-Payne

11 AM - 3 PM     Beer Garden

12 PM - Dusk      Canoe Rentals