The River City Fair

Event Details

The City of Hoboken will revive the River City Fair this fall, bringing back one of the city’s original waterfront festivals while continuing a tradition of celebrating music, arts, culture, and community.

The River City Fair was first established on Hoboken’s waterfront during the 1970s, as the city and local advocates transformed its shoreline and working waterfront into a destination for public recreation, cultural programming, and community events. The festival concluded in the mid-1990s as the waterfront underwent its transformation from an industrial area into the vibrant recreational destination it is today.

Event Details
This free, family-friendly event will take place on **Saturday, September 26**, from **12:00 PM to 5:00 PM**, along Sinatra Drive from First Street to Fifth Street. Hoboken’s waterfront will come alive with live entertainment, local artists and makers, food vendors, community organizations from Hoboken and Hudson County, and activities for residents and visitors of all ages.

Festival Attractions
The festival will feature two entertainment stages—one at Sinatra Park and one at Pier A.

Kids Zone
Sinatra Park will serve as a dedicated kids’ zone featuring youth bands, young vendors, bounce houses, and Dinosaurs Arise, creating an exciting experience for children and families.