Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus

Come celebrate Haverhill's River Front at the River Ruckus in Haverhill Massachusetts!

Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus is an annual festival featuring live music, classic cars, Kids Zone, great local foods, and spectacular fireworks over the Merrimack River. Presented by Team Haverhill, a community-based volunteer organization, the festival attracts over 5,000 visitors and residents for a day of family activities including a Classic Car show, live music produced by 92.5 The River, children's activities in the Kids Zone, food from local restaurants, an art exhibition, a crafts show, and spectacular fireworks over the mighty Merrimack River! Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus takes place in the Haverhill Riverfront Cultural District on Washington Street and the RiverWalk.

There's also a Haverhill High School Crew Exhibition – See the HHS Crew show-off their skills live on the mighty Merrimack River

For the latest news and info on entertainment and the live music lineup, visit the facebook page,

When: 
Saturday, September 23, 2023 Noon-8:30pm
Location: 
Riverfront Park Haverhill
Prices: 
FREE
Phone: 
978.228.1060
Email: 
info@teamhaverhill.org
Link(s): 
Haverhill River Ruckus
Haverhill River Ruckus Facebook
Haverhill
All Ages
Face Painting
Touch Tank
Live Music
Food
Classic Cars
Antique Cars
Kids Zone
Vendors
Demonstration
Fireworks

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