Headlining the main stage at Pier A will be Cherokee Social, a Colorado-based indie pop duo. The act will be preceded by a series of local performers to be announced.
Sinatra Park will serve as a kid’s zone, with youth bands, an area for young vendors, bounce houses and Dinosaurs Arise.
“The River City Fair was always about bringing people together to celebrate our waterfront, our arts community, our local businesses, and the people who make Hoboken so unique,” said Mayor Emily Jabbour.
She added, “By bringing back the River City Fair, we’re honoring an important part of Hoboken’s history, including the community that worked to create a publicly accessible waterfront, while continuing to create opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy live music, discover local talent, and connect with one another.”
The River City Fair was first established on Hoboken’s waterfront during the 1970s, when the shoreline and working waterfront were being transformed for public recreation, cultural programming and community events.