2026 FUDR RiverFest
Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:00–2:00
Hancock Town Square
Celebrate the Upper Delaware River with hands-on activities, kids’ crafts, food and drinks, and tables hosted by local conservation and nonprofit organizations!
Free admission, no registration required, rain or shine, and all ages welcome!

What to Expect

FUDR RiverFest brings together local organizations, conservation partners and community members for a day celebrating the Upper Delaware River!

FUDR RiverFest Activities

Free fly-casting lessons with the Upper Delaware River Guides

Yoga in the park led by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County at noon

Hands-on conservation activities and information

Kids’ crafts and activities

Ice cream from FUDR, available by donation

Participating Organizations

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Trout Unlimited Shehawken Chapter

Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County

Pure Catskills

National Park Service’s Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Fish Whistle Trading Post

Delaware River Basin Commission

Known Grove Books & More

Delaware Highlands Conservancy

Upper Delaware River Guides

Friends of the Upper Delaware River

More Happening Until 4:00 p.m.

RiverFest and conservation activities run from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., but the community celebration continues until 4:00 p.m. The Greater Hancock Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair, petting zoo, live music from two local bands, a local brewery and great food will be available from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.