
RiverFire
RiverFire is a series of free live music concert events every Thursday evening June 29th through August 10th 6-8pm in Downtown Wakefield RI. (gps address: 317 Main St., Wakefield, RI)
NEW THIS YEAR:
Live Music in 4 locations along Main Street, local Authors and artist on the River stage, Vendors and Food Trucks!
Live Bands will also be performing at The Contemporary Theater outdoor stage 6-8pm, tickets found on theater website. View free from the bridge.
Author readings, book signings, arts and crafts will be offered at the Sari Sanctuary Stage along the River.
Local vendors and food trucks located along the River and Main Street.
Come early with family, friends and pets to stroll Main Street, visit our shops, check out what local vendors have to offer, grab a bite to eat, and walk across the Saugutucket River Bridge and enjoy the ambiance of the fires glowing along the river lit at 6:30pm.
Please help us by bringing food donations for the Jonnycake Center for Hope, there will be food collection baskets on Main St. and at the each band location or receive a discount on your ticket into the Theater stage with a food donation.
PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO DONATE TO THE JONNYCAKE CENTER OF HOPE
Event Calendar - 2023
June 29, 2023: South County Pride (3-10pm)

Midnight Honey is an all-female rock band from Rhode Island, with a repertoire that goes from classic rock of the 60s and 70s to hits from today. Their performances are characterized by searing vocals, crunching guitars, and rhythms that will push you out onto the dance floor

Main Street Stage: TBD (6-8pm)
TBD

River Stage: TBD (6-8pm)
TBD
July 6, 2023: Ladies Night on Main Street (5-9pm)

Contemporary Theater: TBD (8-10pm)
Ticketed to enter the CTC free outside.
TBD

All Stores on Main Street open for Business 5-9pm
Grab your girlfriends, Moms, Aunts, daughters, and Grandmas andhead to down town. Dine, sip and shop sales!

See All Main Street has to offer
Shop Local, Love Local
July 13, 2023: Kid's Night

Contemporary Theater: Billy Lord (6-8pm)
Ticketed to enter the CTC free outside.
Billy's vocal and musical stylings have drawn comparisons from
Bob Seger to Eric Church to Bruce Springsteen, he seamlessly weaves songs between pop, rock and country.

Main Street Stage: Paul Columbino (6-8pm)
Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, One-Man Rock and Roll Band

River Stage: (6-8pm)
Children's Authors, arts and crafts
July 20, 2023: Take it To The Bridge

Contemporary Theater: Take it To The Bridge (6-8pm)
Ticketed to enter the CTC free outside.
TTTB plays a diverse repertoire of top 40 hits from the past 7 decades. Each song selected is played with a unique, soulful style aimed to get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor!

Main Street Stage: TBD (6-8pm)
TBD

Authors, Artist, Arts and Crafts
July 27, 2023: Community Safety

Contemporary Theater: TBD (6-8pm)
Ticketed to enter the CTC free outside.
TBD

Main Street Stage: Poorman's Gibson (6-8pm)
An Acoustic trio performing a wide variety of rock, folk, and country music.

River Stage: TBD (6-8pm)
Authors, Artist, Arts and Crafts
August 3, 2023: Community Wellness

Contemporary Theater: The Naticks (6-8pm)
Ticketed to enter the CTC free outside.
TBD

Main Street Stage: Michelle Savoie (6-8pm)
Singer, Songwriter, Wakefield Idol Finalist 2022

River Stage: TBD (6-8pm)
Authors, Artist, Arts and Crafts
August 10, 2023: Discovering our Community

Contemporary Theater: Those Guys (6-8Pm)
Ticketed to enter the CTC free outside.
Their high energy, non-stop show style, combined with their expansive song-lists have made them the best choice for private parties, weddings and corporate events. People of all ages can be found dancing and singing along with Those Guys!

Main Street Stage: Gooseberry Road (6-8pm)
Gooseberry Road is a 3 piece act playing music from the 1960’s and 70’s - Beatles, and Carole King

River Stage: TBD (6-8pm)
Authors, Artist, Arts and Crafts