Best Bets | May 31st, 2023
Event by Moorhead Parks & Recreation and Swing Barrel Brewing Company, LLC
W. H. Davy Memorial Park, 1st Ave & 8th St N, Moorhead
Tuesday, June 27, 5:30-8pm
The Gina Powers Band + Petting Zoo
Heather & Thistle Pipes and Drums
Art activity w/ Christy Goulet (dreamcatchers)
On five Tuesdays in the summer, Moorhead Parks and Recreation presents RiverArts. Join us for cultural performances, artist-led demonstrations and activities, inflatables, yard games, a photo station and more fun for everyone! Memorial Park nights feature free carriage rides.
Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the live music, and engage with community organizations and vendors! Concessions will be available to purchase from the Moorhead Midday-Central Lions Club, and adult beverages will be available to purchase. Come enjoy the fun!
Interested in promoting your business or organization? Call 218.299.5078 or email josie.gereszek@moorheadmn.gov to get involved.
The City of Moorhead and Matbus have teamed up to offer rides to RiverArts in 2023. These coupons are available at the Parks and Recreation Office, 1300 15th Ave N, Moorhead City Hall and online on the RiverArts page of moorheadparks.com.
RiverArts is sponsored by First International Bank & Trust, Affinity Plus, UCare and Bell Bank. Thank you, sponsors!
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