92.5 The River’s Annual Riverfest Music Festival at Salisbury

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Dates:	Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Saturday, August 22, 2026
Hours:	12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

92.5 the River presents the 24th annual Riverfest Music Festival on the Broadway Boardwalk at Salisbury Beach on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

This free, family friendly festival is produced with the Salisbury Beach Partnership and presented by Bud Light.

This year's lineup is headlined by Spin Doctors, known for the hits 'Two Princes' and 'Little Miss Can't Be Wrong.'

They're joined by Boston born alternative rockers Buffalo Tom, Americana supergroup Fantastic Cat (featuring Anthony D'Amato, Brian Dunne, Don DiLego, and Mike Montali), and Salisbury's own singer songwriter Gavin Marengi.

More than 30 exhibitors will be on hand throughout the day, along with a Bud Light Beer Garden and Tito's Handmade Vodka bar for adults. All shops, restaurants, and arcades on the Broadway Boardwalk stay open during the festival.

Over 800 paid municipal parking spots are available, and festivalgoers are encouraged to carpool, rideshare, or use the free shuttle service running between the Salisbury Beach State Reservation lot and the boardwalk. MeVa Transit also runs free buses from Newburyport and Haverhill directly to the festival.

🌊 About the Venue
The Broadway Boardwalk at Salisbury Beach is a revitalized family destination featuring an oceanfront promenade, welcome center, restrooms, and a variety of seasonal attractions — all steps from the sand.

Come enjoy a day of sunshine, live music, ocean breezes, and community spirit at Riverfest 2025. Bring a blanket, your beach gear, and your dancing shoes — this is a summer tradition you won’t want to miss!

COST

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FREE

WEBSITE

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theriverboston.com/riverfest-salisbury-beach/

LOCATION

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Salisbury Beach at Broadway Boardwalk, Salisbury, MA, 01952 map
Phone: 2162182705

Over 800 paid municipal parking spots are available on site. A free shuttle school bus runs from the Salisbury Beach State Reservation lot (1 State Reservation Road) from 11:00am to 7:00pm. MeVa Transit also offers free bus service: the #20 bus runs from the Newburyport MBTA station roughly every 20 minutes from 11:00am to 7:00pm, and the #17 bus runs hourly from Haverhill via Amesbury starting at 7:00am. Details at MeVa Transit.

TIPS

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Arrive early for the best spot near the stage. Free shuttle and bus options make it easy to skip driving straight to the boardwalk. The day often wraps with fireworks over the ocean.