RivahFest 2016! promises to be even bigger and better, so mark your calendar for June 18. More than 100 talented artisans, crafters and antiques vendors will begin exhibiting at 10 am on the historic Essex Courthouse Green and along Prince Street.

Come browse among the many unusual exhibits such as copper wind sculptures, exquisite jewelry creations, handmade Bolivian flutes and numerous “rivah”-related crafts. There will be antiques and collectibles, beautiful paintings and prints, baskets, birdhouses, candles, decoys, dolls, decorative accessories, glassware, knit scarves, Native American items, nautical gifts, photographs, pottery, purses and totes, quilts and pillows, stained glass, handmade wooden furniture and wood crafts. Those who love jewelry can choose from beaded, silver, gemstone, Native American and high fashion styles.

Whatever your shopping pleasure, there will be something of interest for young & old. RivahFest is a great opportunity to buy unique gifts for birthdays/holidays or that special conversation piece for yourself!

Finally, those who truly appreciate old things won’t want to miss the “Treasures of Tappahannock” self-guided walking tour. Your steps will retrace history from the first settlements in the 1600's through such historical and architectural gems as the Customs House, Debtor’s Prison, Emerson’s Ordinary and the Brockenbrough House.

A limited number of Arts, Crafts and Antiques vendor spaces are available by advance registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the RivahFest Vendor Forms for an application or call 804-445-2065 .

You can also visit local Tappahannock antique stores in the immediate surrounding area close by RivahFest.

Arts, & Crafts 2016 Vendors