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Diver. NOKA <br />fest <br />& 04 , <br />News Release <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2024 <br />CONTACT: Peter Turok <br />763-421-7130 <br />nete @anokaare achamber. com <br />Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair Celebrating 25 Years <br />ANOKA, Minn. — Drawing more than 20,000 people each year, Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair <br />is celebrating its 25th year of offering a variety of artists and crafters, a beautiful setting along the <br />Rum River, delicious food, music, and more! This fun, family -friendly event is a great way to <br />spend the day outdoors in historic downtown Anoka on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. <br />Browse through the outdoor market offering hand-crafted goods created by more than 150 <br />juried artists. Organizers pride themselves on ensuring that all products offered are 100% hand- <br />crafted by the vendor. Find clothing and accessories, jewelry, soaps, lotions, home and outdoor <br />decor, furniture, food and more. Plus, it is just steps from downtown Anoka merchants. Visitors <br />can extend their shopping experience by walking through the many unique shops. <br />Stop by the food courts to satisfy your cravings, from fresh squeezed lemonade to corn dogs, <br />egg rolls, gyros, hamburgers, ice cream, kettle corn, mini donuts, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, <br />root beer floats, waffles, walking tacos - the list goes on. <br />The Anoka Social District is in effect and Riverfest is in the heart of it. Thirsty adults, 21 years <br />and older, wishing to enjoy a beer, wine, or cocktail may do so by purchasing drinks through a <br />licensed social district vendor. Each drink will be served in a specially marked social district cup. <br />Posted signs with a QR code will help visitors learn about the social district vendors, rules, and <br />boundaries. <br />"Being within the social district this year will add to the enjoyment of the overall event, <br />especially when adults can sip and stroll throughout the district on a warm, summer day. We <br />anticipate the addition of the social district and live music returning will enhance the event and <br />bring in more visitors not only to the event, but to the downtown businesses," said Peter Turok, <br />President of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. <br />- more - <br />