On Saturday, May 13, the third annual “We HeART Fall River Festival” will take place in downtown Fall River from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event is free to attend and will take place on the south side of the Government Center along Sullivan Drive and include vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, arts activities, and community resources.

The event is presented by the Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition and Viva Fall River, in partnership with The City of Fall River, The Narrows Center for the Arts, and the Fall River Farmers & Artisans Market, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and the Fall River Cultural Council.

Schedule of Events:

Makers Market on Old Second Street, pedestrian walkway located between Third Street and Sullivan Drive; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A nod to the maker spirit of the City, the market will showcase 40 of the area’s “artrepreneurs,” offering a variety of items for sale. From original artwork and hand-made décor to body care, jewelry and clothing, this market is the perfect place to get a unique gift for Mother’s Day AND support a local artisan. (Full vendor list attached and posted online.) Local band Roots Run Wild will also perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fall River Eats! Food Truck Area

The event will include a diverse array of local food truck favorites, including What’s Up Cupcake, Green Jar Cocina, Pop's Mobile Brick Oven Pizza, JQ Cheesesteaks, and Del’s Lemonade Somerset. The area will also showcase 2 of the city’s small businesses, Mario’s Lebanese Bakery and Hong Meas Restaurant, which will be serving their signature cultural food.

Live Entertainment

Fall River’s creative and talented community will take center stage on Sullivan Drive with performances from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

The headlining musical performance will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. The Narrows Center for the Arts presents Colby James and the Ramblers. People are free to bring chairs or blankets to watch the performance.

For the second year, Troy City Brewing will be onsite selling their local craft brews.

All Ages Activities
Come and explore the best activities and organizations that the South Coast has to offer! Learn more about what’s going on in your community and engage in free kids’ activities, art projects, giveaways, and LOTS of fun things to do!

More information about the event can be found here: www.fallriverartsandculturecoalition.org/we-heart and on Facebook at bit.ly/WHFR2023.