About
RiverArtsFest strives to present a vibrant festival where all can come together to celebrate, experience, and interact with the fine arts for the benefit of community and arts education programs in our community. Dates for the 2025 RiverArtsFest are October 18-19, 2025. The festival is located on Riverside Drive between Jefferson Ave. and Beale St.
RiverArtsFest, Inc. serves the people and artists of our community, with a board-mandated reinvestment of revenue from the nationally ranked fine arts festival for extensive FREE Community & Arts Education programs, especially those benefiting students of all ages and abilities; their families and schools; and art educators in Shelby County. This focus is an intentional way to extend the festival's impact beyond one week to year-round and provide paid and revenue-providing opportunities for local artists.