Experience one of central Pennsylvania's premier summer festivals during the Sunbury River Festival, where entertainment, recreation, shopping, food, and live music come together along the scenic Susquehanna River.
Presented by Sunbury's Revitalization, Inc. and community partners, the festival features an expanded footprint with three unique festival destinations, each offering its own unforgettable experiences.
This year, the River Festival is laid out into three areas:
Explore the Google Map to see festival layout, features, and parking options
2026 Sunbury River Festival Schedule at a Glance
2026 Sunbury River Festival Schedule at a Glance
| Cameron Park/Market St. | Front St. Play Station | Riverfront Stage | |
FRIDAY AUG 14TH | Vendors Market 4pm to 9pm Community Stage at the Gazebo - DJ by Galactic Sound System - 5pm Clyde Peeling's Reptiland - 6pm to 7:30pm Line Dancing with Denny Starr Touch a Truck 4pm to 9pm | Playtime 4pm to 9pm - Bouncify Bounce House - Yard Games - Bunnies and Goats Susquehanna Hellions Armored Combat | Live Music 6pm to 9pm Video Daze 80's Tribute - 80's-style attire encouraged! Food and Drinks* * Must be 21 with valid ID |
SATURDAY AUG 15TH | Vendors Market open 10am to 9pm Car Show 10am to 3pm Community Stage at the Gazebo - DJ by Galactic Sound System - 10am Frontier Life by Hope Kopf - 11am Imaginary Friends Puppet Show - 12pm Julie Hou Magic Show - 3pm Car Show Trophies - 5pm Imaginary Friends Puppet Show Puppet Making Shop 12pm to 4pm | Playtime 10am to 9pm - Bounce House - Yard Games Whimsy Wonders Face Painting FREE! 11am to 4pm Air Weaver Balloons 11am to 3pm Susquehanna Hellions - Armored Combat Tournament Pedal Tractor Pull Green Horse Farm Petting Zoo 10am to 6pm | Magic Show - Julie Hou 3pm Live Music 3:30pm to 9pm - The Night Howls, 3:30pm - Hank the Buffalo, 6pm Food and Drinks* * Must be 21 with valid ID FIREWORKS! |
Enjoy continuous entertainment on the Cole's Hardware Community Stage featuring reptiles, magic shows, puppet performances, music, dance, historical presentations, and family activities.
| Friday | Saturday |
DJ by Galactic Sound System 5pm Clyde Peeling's Reptiland - sponsored by Sunbury Motor Company 6pm Line Dancing with Denny Starr | DJ by Galactic Sound System 10am - Frontier Life by Hope Kopf 11am - Imaginary Friends Puppet Show 12pm - Judy Hou Magic Show 3pm - Car Show Awards 5pm - Imaginary Friends Puppet Show |
Friday night, don't miss Touch-a-Truck, where kids (and kids at heart!) can climb aboard fire trucks, construction equipment, police vehicles, tow trucks, tractors, and more.
📅 Friday, August 14
🕙 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Market Street, Downtown Sunbury (Front St. to Fourth St.)
Thank you to City of Sunbury; Sunbury Fire Department and Fire Police; Sunbury Police Department; Aurand's Towing; T Ross Brothers Construction; and Weis Markets!
On Saturday, Market Street transforms into a spectacular Car Show featuring everything from antiques and classics to hot rods, muscle cars, imports, trucks, and motorcycles.
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Market Street, Downtown Sunbury (Front St. to Fourth St.)
Classes Include: Antique, Classic, Almost Classic, New Cars, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Tuner/Imports, 2WD & 4WD Trucks, and Motorcycles.
Vehicle Registration $15 per vehicle (includes a commemorative dash plaque while supplies last)
Families will find even more to do this year at the Front Street Play Station sponsored by Lackawanna College Sunbury Center. Open Friday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, the play area features bounce houses, yard games, the Armored Combat Tournament hosted by the Susquehanna Hellions. Saturday brings even more excitement with the Green Horse Farm Petting Zoo, Pedal Tractor Pulls, and a live Dungeons & Dragons experience in partnership with Celestial Water Games, making the Play Station a destination for families throughout the weekend.
Whimsy Wonders Face Painting sponsored by T Ross Brothers Construction Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Air Weaver Balloons sponsored by Fulton Bank Saturday 11am to 3pm
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕙 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Riverfront Park, Front St. Sunbury
This Dungeons and Dragons session is run by Ryan Castle, Co-Owner of Celestial Water Games. The game will be in the edition of Dungeons and Dragons commonly known as 5.5 or 2024 Edition. Joining Ryan on stage on some of their regulars who frequent Celestial Water Games those being, Jonathan Claassen, Evelyn Rose, Vesper Rodgers, George Shearer, and Carson Valiquette. Come watch Celestial Water Games and Sunbury's Revitalization, Inc. as Sunbury, ROLLS FOR INITIATIVE
Sponsored by M&T Bank, the Riverfront Stage brings live music to the banks of the river, creating the perfect place for festivalgoers to relax, enjoy the waterfront, and experience some incredible local entertainment. Whether you're arriving by boat or strolling down from Market Street, the Riverfront Stage offers a scenic backdrop for a weekend of music and celebration.
Don't miss the FIREWORKS after the music on Saturday night! Fireworks show by Just Lite It! and sponsored by the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau.
For more information about the Susquehanna River Valley and all it has to offer, visit the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau’s website: VisitCentralPA.org
