Vendor Registration is CLOSED
Vendor map and arrival instructions will be sent to all vendors by Aug 9th. If vendors have any questions or concerns, please contact Jody at director@sunburyrevitalization.org .
For current list of registered vendors, please click on the button link below.
An annual celebration the third weekend of August. Celebrate Sunbury’s awesome location at the joining of the West and North Branches of the Susquehanna River. Music, vendors, food, and art!
River Festival 2025
Aug 15th 4pm to 9pm
& Aug 16th 11am to 9pm
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Come to Sunbury River Festival and stay longer to explore the Susquehanna River Valley!
Sunbury River Festival 2025 presented by SRI Community Partners:
Welcome to the Sunbury River Festival 2025!
We’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you an amazing lineup of FREE entertainment and family fun with live music, fireworks, performers, kids activities, food, and vendors!
Kicking it off Friday with a live radio broadcast by HANNA Radio 4pm to 6pm!
Thank you to our broadcast media partner, Seven Mountains Media!
Friday 6pm
Gas House Alley
Featuring:
John “Lloyd” Kistner
and
Billy “Rock” Kerstetter
Founding members of HARPO
Saturday 6pm
Hank the Buffalo
Highly entertaining!
Great vocals!
BE THE BUFFALO!
Fireworks sponsored by:
Gather under the shade trees for some fun, family-friendly entertainment!
FRIDAY
6PM – CLYDE PEELING’S REPTILAND – See and learn about fascinating reptiles from the experts. Sponsored by Sunbury Motor Company.
SATURDAY
11AM – ZOO AMERICA – Meet the zoo’s animal ambassadors and learn about North American animals and their habitats. Sponsored by Central Penn Bank & Trust.
1PM – GYM STARZ – An amazing demonstration of gymnastic skill and talent!
3PM – SONGS OF SUMMER – Matthew Dodd entertains and delights with favorite songs and stories of good ol’ summertime!
6PM – MOYER’S DANCE STUDIO – Enjoy an exciting demonstration of a variety dance genres!
More Family Fun and Activities! Thank you sponsors!
Clyde Peeeling’s Reptiland sponsored by Sunbury Motor Company on the M&T Bank Community Stage, Friday 6pm.
Bounce house by Bouncify sponsored by Purdy Insurance Agency open Friday 4pm to 9pm and Saturday 11am to 9pm.
Zoo America sponsored by Central Penn Bank & Trust on the M&T Bank Community Stage, Saturday 11am.
Air Weaver Balloons sponsored by Fulton Bank, Saturday 11am to 2:30pm.
Green Horse Farm Petting Zoo sponsored by Service Electric Cablevision near Market St, Saturday 11am to 4pm.
Celebrate and Learn about the Susquehanna River!
While you’re at the festival, be sure to stop in and say hello to the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper at 112 Market St.
Enjoy showings of Michael Kinney’s film “Old River” of his paddle down the West Branch of the Susquehanna.
Experience a virtual kayaking paddle along local waterways.
Learn about a new citizen science microplastic project. Get involved by collecting samples from local streams to be analyzed for microplastics and other possible contaminants.
There will be fun games, educational handouts, and door prizes!
Festival Map and FREE Parking
Public parking on city streets and in municipal parking lots is FREE – no need to feed the meters! When making your way to Riverfront Park, please cross Front Street at the Market Street traffic light or at Chestnut Street with the assistance of the Sunbury Fire Police.
Thank you to our 2025 River Festival Sponsors!
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