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Everything you need to know about Detroit's River Days festival

Posted at 2:27 PM, Jun 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-25 08:47:07-04

The 11th annual GM River Days festival will be taking over the Detroit RiverWalk this weekend.

The festival kicks off Friday, June 23 and ends Sunday, June 25. This is the time of year you can stroll the Detroit river, eat, drink and be merry.

So here's what you need to know before heading out.

Pricing:

  • Prices range between $3-$5
  • Children aged 3 and under and seniors 65 and up get in for free 
  • Participants in the RiverFront run also get in for free 
  • Free admission on Friday June 23 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

Weather:

Be prepared for some rain! Showers are expected on Friday and Sunday. The temperatures will range from the 70's-80's for the weekend, and make sure you check the weather updates on WXYZ.combefore heading out. 

Events to check out:

The festival has plenty of kid-friendly events from a fitness play date on Sunday, face painting, zip lines, a giant summer slide and activities for the adults include yoga, street performers, Tuskegee Airmen air show and boat tours.

Music Lineup

  • Alise King
  • The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley
  • Ann Wilson of Heart 
  • Brielle Lesley 
  • Freddie Jackson 
  • Josh Birdsong
  • Sami Mei 
  • Matt Austin 

There are more than three stages throughout the festival and plenty more performers. For the full list of events go to Riverdays.com.