Evening on River Street

Join us on River Street for music, food, and fun!

An annual summer tradition, Evenings on River Street are a Wednesday-night favorite in beautiful downtown Elk Rapids. Come downtown every Wednesday from June 25 through July 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event features food from local restaurants, kid’s activities, live music and more. Stores stay open late and the Social District will be open during Wednesday Evenings on River Street. Discover a new theme each week!

July 2nd July 9th July 16th July 23rd July 30th

July 2nd

Americana - July 2nd

LIVE music by Dags und Timmah! They perform original & critically acclaimed Alternative Rock, Pre & Post Punk, Classic & Modern Country, & current Popular Music songs we feel driven to embrace, curated in our personal artistic vision. Extraordinary Rhythm & Groove!.

Event Highlights:
-Come dressed in your best red, white, and blue as we celebrate our country’s birthday!

-Bring in the cherry season and taste the entries in the Magic Crust and Cherry Dust Bake-Off

-Gather your team, refine your routine! Join in the Americana Crosswalk Karaoke - Click here to sign up!

Kid's Zone at Evenings on River Street:

Come play in our new multi-walled sensory station with
- car tracks
- instruments
- ball drops
- water play and more
Go for a fossil dig or build something at our Lego table. Also available for all ages is oversized games, cornhole, and horseshoes.

July 9th

Arts In The Street - July 9

LIVE music by Jelly Roll Blues Band.

Event Highlights:

-Millions of Cats Puppet Show (by Chalfonte Foundation and the Elk Rapids Cinema)

-High Energy Author/Illustrator Comedy Duo with Voice Impersonations, Improv, Writing, and Illustration Performance (with Team B Creative- Karen Bell-Brege and Darrin Brege, authors/illustrators of 15 children's books)-Community Bench Painting Project and Raffle with Art and Connection

-Kids Art Focused Crafts (with Art Rapids)

-Demonstrations with local artists, with an opportunity to shop their artwork.

Kids Zone at Evenings on River Street!

July 16th

Locals Night - July 16

LIVE music by Dominic Fortuna & Nick Vasquez

Event Highlights:

Coming soon!

Kids Zone at Evenings on River Street!

July 23rd

Lakes & Trails - July 23

LIVE music by Cold Leather Seats. Cold Leather Seats is an Americana band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their sound has been described as “if the Zac Brown Band wrote a folk album.” Known for their raw, emotional storytelling their music explores love, longing, and the search for meaning. Blending folk, rock, and country influences, their music carries a sense of wanderlust—rooted in tradition yet constantly moving forward.

Since their debut, Cold Leather Seats has built a reputation for powerful songwriting and intimate live performances. They’ve shared the stage with renowned artists, including Full Cord—winners of the 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Festival—Drew Hale, named ‘Best New Act in Country Music,’ as well as Rachael Davis, Michigan Rattlers, Armchair Boogie, and more.

With every note, Cold Leather Seats invites listeners into a journey where past and present intertwine, and the open road stretches endlessly ahead. Fueled by faith, family, and the timeless power of music, they’re artistry speaks to the heart of the human experience.

Event Highlights:

Coming soon!

Kids Zone at Evenings on River Street!

July 30th

Harbor Days Kickoff - July 30th

LIVE music by Sweetwater Blues Band.

Event Highlights:

- Join us in celebrating the arrival of an Elk Rapids tradition, the Harbor Days Festival, and as we start a new tradition with a Cardboard Boat Regatta…on Wheels! Get ready to rock, roll, bump, duck, and speed through our River Street obstacle course in your cardboard creations. You can join the mayhem and compete for prizes. Click here to sign up!

Kids Zone at Evenings on River Street!