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Yonkers Downtown BID, producers of the Yonkers Riverfest, announce it’s time to get ready for the most fun event of the fall with an electrifying Riverfest lineup that will rock the waterfront! This year’s festival promises an unforgettable day of music, food, arts, and culture for both residents and visitors. This year’s exciting lineup includes 3 Stages of Live Music, a Kids Zone, Attractions, an Art Stop Area, an Environmental Area, a Wellness Area, Food Vendors, Local Vendors, and the new Bacon Egg and Cheese Cook-Off Competition. Please see the press release (attached and below) for full details.
The event takes place this Saturday, September 23, from 12 noon – 7pm right in the Yonkers downtown area (1 Larkin Plaza, Yonkers, NY 10701).
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Yonkers Riverfest Unveils Exciting Lineup, Musical Acts, and New Additions!
Westchester’s Largest One-Day Festival to Feature Lulada Club, Double Vision, and Leon & The Peoples, Plus the First-Ever Bacon Egg and Cheese Cookoff
Yonkers, NY (September 19, 2023) – Yonkers Downtown BID, producers of the Yonkers Riverfest, announces it’s time to get ready for the most fun event of the fall with an electrifying Riverfest lineup that will rock the waterfront! This year’s festival, taking place on Saturday, September 23, from 12pm to 7pm, promises an unforgettable day of music, food, arts, and culture for both residents and visitors. This year’s exciting lineup includes 3 Stages of Live Music, a Kids Zone, Attractions, an Art Stop Area, an Environmental Area, a Wellness Area, Food Vendors, Local Vendors, and the new Bacon Egg and Cheese Cook-Off Competition.
As always, Riverfest’s musical acts will be the highlight of the day. Enjoy a diverse array of musical talents across three stages, featuring both local and national acts. From rock, salsa, and pop to jazz and blues, there’s something for every music lover to groove to.
Latin music lovers won’t want to miss Spanglish Fly and Lulada Club! Part band, part celebration,Spanglish Fly has been hailed as the premier band of the Latin boogaloo revival, bringing Latin and soul/R&B music to life. Check out Lulada Club to experience the captivating rhythms of an all-women salsa band that has set the New York City music scene ablaze.
Looking to jam to some reggae? Leon & The Peoples is NYC’s award-winning Reggae Soul band led by the multi-talented performer Leon. Their chart-topping hits will have you dancing the day away.
If a good tribute is your thing, get ready for the mind-blowing performances paying homage to music legends Elton John and Foreigner. Philadelphia Freedom features Doug Delescavage, who embodies Elton’s iconic style and energy. Double Vision is an authentic enactment of gratitude to Foreigner, performed by top NYC rock musicians.
“Yonkers Riverfest is a true celebration of our vibrant downtown community,” said Sara Brody, Executive Director for the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront BID. “It’s an event that brings our residents and visitors closer to the heart of Yonkers – our downtown waterfront. With its outstanding music, delicious food, and incredible arts, this festival is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of our city. I’m thrilled to see Yonkers Riverfest return each year, providing unforgettable moments for families and friends to cherish. Join us on September 23rd, and let’s make this year’s Riverfest the best one yet!”
“Yonkers Riverfest is a time-honored tradition, celebrating our city’s diverse, vibrant, and beautiful waterfront,” said City of Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. I encourage all to join in on the fun, food, and entertainment and see first-hand how our downtown is transforming itself into the heartbeat of our city. Thank you to the Yonkers Downtown BID for elevating Riverfest each year in becoming one of Westchester’s best festivals.”
Prepare your taste buds for the FIRST-EVER Westchester County Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Cookoff Competition! Hosted by @snacktimeny’s Fran (@francisvolpe) and Nicky (@livinglikesmalls), and @its_hector_the_connector, five top-notch contestants will battle head-to-head to make the ultimate breakfast sandwich. The contest will take place between 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm, and the winner will claim the title of Westchester’s Best Bacon, Egg, and Cheese.
New this year is limited edition Yonkers Riverfest swag! Stop by the Yonkers Downtown BID booth and check out custom-designed mugs and tote bags for sale only at Riverfest. There is a very limited supply, so don’t miss your chance to grab some swag.
Current Sponsors include:
Presenting Level: City of Yonkers, Yonkers IDA, Yonkers EDC, City of Yonkers Parks Department
Main Street Stage: Great Point Studios
Gold Level: Arts Westchester, Bruni and Campisi, Domino Sugar Yonkers Refinery, MVP Health Care, Westchester County Board of Legislatures, Win Waste Innovations
Bronze Level: 66 Main, Aetna, AMS Acquisitions, Con Edison, NY Presbyterian Hospital, Park Square Yonkers LLC, RXR/Sawyer Place, ShopRite
Supporting Level: Rat Trap Distribution, Affinity By Molina Healthcare, BIRD, Crestwood Lake Apartments, Cross County Shopping Center, Delbello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, NY State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart–Cousins, Ginsburg Development Corporation, Healthfirst, JPM Chase, Miroza Towers, MOMs Organic Market, PS&S, Rising Development, Rose Associates, St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Valley National Bank
Don’t miss out on the most vibrant and diverse festival in Westchester County. Yonkers Riverfest is a day of celebration, culture, and fun for the whole family. Mark your calendars now, and get ready to make memories on September 23rd, 2023.
For more information, visit www.yonkersdowntown.com/yonkers-riverfest/
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About the Yonkers BID:
The Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District, Inc. of Yonkers, NY, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that maintains the economic vitality of the district by providing the local business and residential community with a variety of services, such as beautification and maintenance, increasing visitors to the businesses and restaurants and new renters to our residential buildings by presenting year-round special events for the entire family and helps to bring new businesses and residential dwellings to the downtown area. For more information on happenings in Yonkers, visit www.YonkersDowntown.com.