“We’ve seen people from Kentucky to California”: Wilmington Riverfest Festival is a big hit

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Sunday was the last day of the Wilmington Riverfest Festival, and officials say they’re pleased with the turnout.

Beginning in 1979, the festival was first created to revitalize the community. Flash forward 40 years, and they’re doing the same.

“Come down and enjoy the arts and crafts, the local vendors, and the local food. We want people to come down and support,” said President of the Riverfest Festival, Roderick Bell…

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