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Team Haverhill's River Ruckus Team Haverhill's River Ruckus returns on September 12, 2026 12:00-8:00 pm in downtown Haverhill Join us!
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Team Haverhill's River Ruckus is an annual city-wide festival celebrating the natural resources and beauty of the Merrimack River and the economic and cultural revitalization of the City of Haverhill, MA. Presented by Team Haverhill, a community-based volunteer organization, the festival attracts over 5,000 visitors and residents for a day of family activities including a Classic Car show, live music produced by 92.5 The River, children's activities in the Kids Zone, food from local restaurants, an art exhibition, a crafts show, and spectacular fireworks over the mighty Merrimack River! THRR takes place in the Haverhill Riverfront Cultural District on Washington Street and the RiverWalk.

The man, the myth, the legend of Hillie Nation... Tom Jordan brings a taste of the coffeehouse to the River Ruckus Stage...
09/11/2026

The man, the myth, the legend of Hillie Nation... Tom Jordan brings a taste of the coffeehouse to the River Ruckus Stage tomorrow, Saturday, September 12th at 12:45pm!

Get there early and hang with the Day Drinkers! This is going to be fun!

Classic Car Show - Live Music ALL DAY - Kids Zone - Fireworks at dark! It's the best day to be in Haverhill!

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The Boston Globe says: “Jennifer Tefft is one of the great undiscovered secrets around Boston. She has a belter’s voice,...
09/11/2026

The Boston Globe says: “Jennifer Tefft is one of the great undiscovered secrets around Boston. She has a belter’s voice, a theatrical flair, a knack for melody, and a hard-driving spirit that infuses her original material as well as her offbeat covers "

Check out Jennifer Tefft on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Cv1VFQqFM

Come out and see Jennifer Tefft & The Strange TOMORROW at 3:15pm at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus!

Classic Car Show - Live Music ALL DAY - Kids Zone - Fireworks at dark! It's the best day to be in Haverhill!

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Foo Family returns to Haverhill tomorrow at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus!Foo Family is a true "family band" full of sup...
09/11/2026

Foo Family returns to Haverhill tomorrow at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus!

Foo Family is a true "family band" full of super talented musicians delivering an energetic set of Foo Fighters music. They take the stage at 2pm.

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus is tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, 2026 - downtown Haverhill 12-8pm. See you there!

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Cape Cod's Crooked Coast is bringing their high-energy punk-pop-rock-reggae to the River Ruckus Stage THIS SATURDAY, Sep...
09/10/2026

Cape Cod's Crooked Coast is bringing their high-energy punk-pop-rock-reggae to the River Ruckus Stage THIS SATURDAY, September 12th at 4:45pm! This is going to be a blast. If you haven't seen them yet...

check out their latest video for their song "Nothing Lasts Forever":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dj9sN30KkU

or get a taste of Crooked Coast playin live... with "Go Back", here:
https://youtu.be/rLhtaRxxb3E?si=gkbrOhM1FyYxtc08

Classic Car Show - Live Music ALL DAY - Kids Zone - Fireworks at dark! It's the best day to be in Haverhill! Full details at: riverruckus.com

(Did we mention GRACE POTTER right after Crooked Coast?... yes... seriously!)

************ UPDATED ************All city-managed parking lots and meters in the downtown area will be free of charge, a...
09/10/2026

************ UPDATED ************

All city-managed parking lots and meters in the downtown area will be free of charge, and the Granite Street parking garage (43 Granite Street) will also be open for free parking from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Please come downtown to Team Haverhill's River Ruckus!

Thank you to City of Haverhill Mayor's Office - Official and Merrimack Valley Transit for making this happen!

There are many nearby options:

Phoenix Row Parking Lot - 105 Washington Street
Washington-Wingate Parking Lot - Use 26 Wingate Street
Washington Square Parking Lot - 43 Washington Square
Essex & Locust St. Parking Lot - Corner of Locust & Essex Streets
Locke Street Parking Lot - Locke Street
How Street Parking Lot - 25 How Street
Elliot Place Parking Lot - Elliot Place
Riverfront Promenade Parking Lot - 170 Merrimack Street
New Merrimack Street Garage - 5 Merrimack Street (Not City managed - so this garage will have a fee)

Additionally, most streets have on-street parking available - but no fees on Saturday!

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2026 is coming to downtown Haverhill, THIS SATURDAY September 12th 12-8:30pm... it's the BEST DAY to be in Haverhill!

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus most frequently asked question #64:Are dogs allowed at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus?The ...
09/10/2026

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus most frequently asked question #64:

Are dogs allowed at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus?

The answer is... yes, well-behaved dogs (that don't mind crowds or noise), that stay on leash with responsible humans are allowed. Please be responsible and clean-up after your dog!

If you are a dog lover and coming to the festival, make sure to stop by the State Line Pet Supply booth on Saturday - your dog will thank you later!

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus is THIS SATURDAY, September 12th from 12-8pm downtown Haverhill!

Howdy Haverhill - do you know someone with a great Classic Car?Please share with friends, family or neighbors with kille...
09/09/2026

Howdy Haverhill - do you know someone with a great Classic Car?

Please share with friends, family or neighbors with killer classic cars and invite them to show off their awesome rides at this year's River Ruckus - THIS SATURDAY September 12th - downtown Haverhill!

The Classic Car Show at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus has been sponsored by Haverhill Bank 15 years in a row! Haverhill Bank is a full service community bank with a wide range of financial products and services. Their support makes the Classic Car Show possible and we're grateful for their Gold Sponsorship once again in 2026.

Grace Potter at 6:15pm - Fireworks at 8pm - see you Saturday - it's the best day to be in Haverhill!

Grace Potter is coming to Haverhill! Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter takes the stage at Team Haverhill's River Ru...
09/07/2026

Grace Potter is coming to Haverhill! Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter takes the stage at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus this Saturday, September 12th at 6:15pm - and we are excited!

Check out Grace Potter's brand new album Trespasser, and videos from the singles:

Run Baby Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ3R7b92mGE

Love Me Not
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VxC9AKKYc4

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors Pentucket Bank, Broco Energy and New York Life Insurance Company for making this festival free for all to attend!

See you Saturday!

Live music all day, Classic Car Show, Kids Zone, art and history, great local foods, and spectacular fireworks over the Merrimack River - it's the best day to be in Haverhill!

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