Rocky River Fall Arts Festival

The first annual Rocky River Fall Arts Festival took place in 2009 on a beautiful day in late September. Mayor Pamela Bobst wanted to highlight the talent of Rocky River artists and the diversity of the merchants in the Old Detroit Shopping area.  

This year, the Rocky River Fall Arts Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   So far, 72 artists are participating in the event.  There will be activities for kids, face painting and a variety of food trucks.  The event is free and open to the public. Free accessible parking will be available. We hope that the residents of Rocky River will come out and support the community and enjoy the day!

In 2013, over 65 artists and about 1,000 people attended the festival.  A variety of entertainment, including jazz bands and musical soloists, performed throughout the day. 

The Rocky River Fall Arts Festival is hosted by the Rocky River Parks and Recreation Foundation, a non-profit organization that administers this festival with the help of numerous volunteers and the cooperation of the City of Rocky River.  Financial support for the festival is raised primarily by donations from local community merchants and entry fees.  The money raised from this festival is used for community enhancements such as playground equipment, an umbrella for the outdoor pool, grading of the baseball fields, etc. 

Artists interested in obtaining an application, please go to www.rrcity.com or contact Terri Jones at terriandgary@cox.net.