Add this to your little list of summer bummers: The plug’s been pulled on Riverfest 2020.
For the last few years, DTSF has put our new greenway/riverwalk zone to good use each August, lining up vendors and entertainment to enjoy one of the best parts of downtown. It’s been a great way to celebrate the progress we’ve made in re-imaging the Big Sioux.
Let’s face it. Our river ain’t epic. But it’s a nice thing, and the perfect duck-spotting backdrop for a summer stroll. When our team first came to Sioux Falls, it was still covered by a parking deck. Hard to believe that one of our finest natural features was relegated to “big sewer” status.
So it’s sad to see one more thing nixed. But it’s understandable, even from a purely logistical point of view. Vendors and entertainers everywhere have had to pull back and trim staff. Pulling off another big event this summer would be hard, even if everyone’s safety could be guaranteed.
Here’s to next year! You know we’ll be there.