Say it ain’t so.
After 40 years of fun on the river, Riverfest directors announced the suspension of the annual music festival.
Executive Director DeAnna Korte attributes the decision to rising performer costs and an increase in number of competing festivals.
“We can no longer deliver the experience that Riverfest fans have come to expect,” Korte said.
The event was the largest event in the state, and was responsible for contributing more than $1 million back into the community of Little Rock, including updates to Riverfront Park.
Read our feature on Riverfest’s 40-year history.
“With our bills paid, and our heads held high, we are closing the doors,” Riverfest board member Cheddy Wigginton said. “We had a fantastic 40-year run, and we had a great economic impact upon Little Rock and Arkansas.”