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Riverg4OK�A <br />Pest <br />g 047., <br />News Release <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2023 <br />CONTACT: Peter Turok <br />763-421-7130 <br />petePanokaareachamber.com <br />Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair Celebrating 24 Years <br />ANOKA, MN — Drawing more than 20,000 people each year, Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair is celebrating <br />its 24th year of offering a variety of artists and crafters, a beautiful setting along the Rum River, delicious <br />food, and more! This fun, family -friendly event is a great way to spend time with family and friends <br />outdoors. Join in on Saturday, July 8th, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., in historic downtown Anoka. <br />Browse through the outdoor market offering hand-crafted goods created by more than 150 artists! <br />Organizers pride themselves on ensuring that all products offered are 100% hand-crafted by the vendor. <br />You will find clothing and accessories, jewelry, soaps, lotions, home and outdoor decor, furniture, food <br />and more! <br />Stop by the food courts to satisfy your cravings, from fresh squeezed lemonade to corn dogs, egg rolls, <br />gyros, hamburgers, ice cream, kettle corn, mini donuts, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, root beer floats, <br />waffles, walking tacos - the list goes on. <br />Artists of all ages will enjoy unleashing their inner artist with sidewalk chalk art by drawing pictures of <br />friendship, love, and kindness, behind Anoka City Hall from 10 a.m. —1 p.m. Artists under 14 years of age <br />must be supervised by an adult. This activity is free, while supplies last. <br />"Anoka Riverfest is one of the largest outdoor craft fairs in the Twin Cities. The number of juried <br />vendors grows each year and more food options and activities are offered, all surrounded by Anoka's <br />entertainment district, providing something for everyone," said Peter Turok, President of the Anoka Area <br />Chamber of Commerce. <br />Visitors will be just steps from Anoka's popular eating establishments, many with outdoor seating. <br />Plus, a craft brewery, wine bar, coffee shops, many antique shops, an ice cream parlor, two speakeasies, <br />and a variety of quaint boutique -style shops filled with clothing, jewelry, accessories, decor, and so much <br />more! <br />- more - <br />