October 24, 2024

Photo gallery: 2024 Riverfront Fall Festival draws huge crowd

The 2024 Riverfront Fall Festival in Cape Girardeau attracted thousands with arts, crafts, music and food, transforming downtown into vibrant community hubs for a day.

Alyssa Lunsford and Moeryae Sunshine Smith

Rhyder S sits as a unicorn gets painted on her faceAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

A child enjoys one of the free cokes given out in honor of the Coke painting being redoneAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Ashley Sullivan of Cape Girardeau proudly presents her dog, Dallas, in the Dog Dress-Up Contest, where they secured second place. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Dolly dressed as a cow walks in the pet costume contest at the Riverfront Fall FestivalAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

A family enjoys looking at an activity together during the fall festival Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

One of the dog contestants who competed in the pet costume contestAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Jackson dressed as a pinata for the pet costume contestAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Kaitlin Hastings and her son Bjorn Pallesen reel in a plastic fishAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Jakob Pallesen and his daughter Rosalie look at the riverAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Dawson walks as a patriotic dog in the pet costume contestAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Siblings Braylon S and Kaidence S smile with their faces painted Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Claire G creates an ornament during the Riverfront Fall FestivalAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Maddox Smith catches some fish out of waterAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

A family sits and enjoys a plastic pool full of stickers to be picked up with a sticky handAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Joe, Arienny, Delilah and Camila touch the pelts of different animalsAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Mia Urhahn uses chalk to draw to connect several items together to match her cardAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Now in its third year, the Riverfront Fall Festival highlights a restored Coca-Cola mural by Craig Thomas, as local businesses set up stands along the railroad track in downtown Cape Girardeau.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Anna Mae Zembsch of Cape Girardeau helps attendees "fish for a fish" and offers temporary tattoos of invasive species during activities hosted by Missouri State Parks at the Riverfront Fall Festival. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Cape Girardeau band Jumper Cables fills the air with lively music, enhancing the festive atmosphereMoeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Missouri State Parks personnel staff a variety of games at the riverfront for the third Annual Riverfront Fall Festival, offering fun and entertainment for festival-goers of all ages. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Artistically Ever After provides creative crafts at the Riverfront Fall Festival, bringing a unique artistic touch to the event. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

The third annual Riverfront Fall Festival gathered young and old alike in downtown Cape Girardeau on Oct. 19.

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The one-day event, sponsored by Visit Cape, drew thousands to several areas, including Themis Street and Water Street, with the riverfront area being the focal point.

Arts and crafts, music and plenty of food and drink were available.

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