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News Release <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2022 <br />CONTACT: Peter Turok <br />763-421-7130 <br />pete@anokaareachamber.com <br />23rd Annual Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair Set for July 9 <br />ANOKA, MN — If you are looking for a fun, family -friendly outing for your "stay -cation" or just a <br />great way to spend a Saturday with family and friends, visit downtown Anoka for the 23rd Annual Anoka <br />Riverfest & Craft Fair on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. <br />Drawing more than 20,000 people each year, this event offers a variety of some of the best artists <br />and crafters, a beautiful setting along the Rum River, delicious food, and live music! "There is plenty for <br />everyone to enjoy," said Peter Turok, President of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. "Riverfest is <br />one of the largest outdoor craft fairs in the Twin Cities, with more than 120 juried crafters and artists." <br />Stroll through the many craft exhibitor booths lined along Jackson Street, parts of 2nd Avenue, and <br />throughout City Hall River Plaza. Tempt your taste buds with fair -like food sold in the Riverfest food court. <br />Live music is back this year! Performances will be held on the Veterans Stage at Riverfront Memorial Park, <br />just north of Anoka City Hall, and include: <br />• 10:30 a.m. — Rum River Brass <br />• 12:30 p.m. — Ron Chamberlain's Big Stoop Band <br />• 3:30 p.m. — Retro Soul and the Westside Horns featuring Big Mike <br />Anoka has several popular eating establishments to also tempt your taste buds, many with <br />outdoor seating. You will also find a craft brewery, wine bar, many antique shops, an ice cream parlor, <br />and a variety of quaint boutique -style shops filled with clothing, jewelry, accessories, decor, and so much <br />more! <br />Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair would not be possible without the generous support of its <br />sponsors. Thanks to them, free parking and free admission are offered. We invite you to enjoy the charm <br />of this historic river city. For all of the event details and list of sponsors, visit anokariverfest.org. <br />### <br />The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce has been serving local area businesses since 1952. <br />