PARK RULES & REGULATIONS - Please note: Due to liability and legal restrictions, no outside alcoholic beverages of any kind may be brought into the Riverfront Parks by any party. Riverfront Recapture is the only licensed authority to sell and serve liquor for consumption in the Riverfront Parks.
June 3 - July 31: Busker entertainment - musicians, jugglers, clowns - perform Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30-1:30pm on Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, FREE. No activity the week of July 1.
August 5 - September 11: Entertainers - musicians, jugglers, clowns - perform Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:30-1:30pm on Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, FREE.
Lunch available for purchase by Pretty Good Eats from 11:00 – 2:00. Menu includes hot dogs and daily specials.
Click here to see our June Busker Schedule of Entertainment!
Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
And don’t miss our next Riverfront Dancing on Aug. 8, FREE
Location: Great River Park
Event Schedule:
7-8:30pm Lesson
8:30-10:00pm Open Dance Floor
Rain Date: September 12
The Riverfront Grand Prix – ChampBoat Series returns to the Connecticut River for their world-class F1 powerboat spectacular. During this 2-day event the 17’ boats and their drivers thrill audiences as their 380-horsepower engines propel enable them 140 mph down the CT River. Viewing and spectator services at two Riverfront locations.
Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
Location: Great River Park
Watch a clip of ChampBoat Series Races from Bay City 2007(click the arrow over the picture twice)
On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.
Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.
Merchandise Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food and merchandise vending. Merchandise vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.
For information about downtown Hartford including accomodations, visit http://www.enjoyhartford.com.
