Team Haverhill's River Ruckus

12/02/2025

Giving locally makes a difference! Support Team Haverhill this Giving Tuesday!

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. If you are considering giving this year, we encourage you to give locally! Please support Team Haverhill this Giving Tuesday (today, December 2nd).

Your generosity supports projects including Team Haverhill's River Ruckus, the Haverhill Farmers Market, Possible Dreams, Clean & Green Downtown Haverhill, Let’s Hike Haverhill!, Let's Paddle Haverhill!, Art in the Park & the Edible Avenue, Thursday Nights Live!, and more.

We are 100% volunteer driven, with no paid employees and no offices - all donations directly support our projects.

Thank you for your support!
http://teamhaverhill.org/get-involved/donate/

09/12/2025

Great news! Thank you City of Haverhill Mayor's Office - Official!

Mayor Barrett is pleased to announce that parking in Downtown Haverhill will be FREE on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for River Ruckus!

All city-managed parking lots and meters in the downtown area will be free of charge, and the Granite Street parking garage will also be open for free parking from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Please come downtown and enjoy this exciting event!

09/07/2025

The Strumbellas are coming to downtown Haverhill for Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025! As they get ready to tour North America in support of their new album, Into Dust, they will headline The Ruckus on Saturday, September 13th, taking the stage at 6:15pm. This community festival is free to attend, so come on out! You read it right - The Strumbellas in downtown Haverhill this coming Saturday! A fireworks spectacular on the Merrimack River will end the evening - don't miss it!

Check out riverruckus.com for full festival details!

See you on Saturday!

09/03/2025

The fireworks at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus are ON the Merrimack River - they are big, bright and bold! Don't miss the fireworks - next Saturday, September 13th - at 8pm!

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025 fireworks spectacular would not be possible without the generous support of our Platinum Sponsors, Tim Jordan of Jordan Financial and Insurance Services, an agent with New York Life Insurance Company and Pentucket Bank!

ARE YOU READY TO RUCKUS?

09/01/2025

Team Haverhill thanks AFC Urgent Care Haverhill for being a Gold Sponsor of Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025!

Their mission is to provide the best healthcare possible in a kind and caring environment while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus is not possible without the generous support of our sponsors, who make this community festival free for all to attend! This year's River Ruckus is Saturday, September 13th - downtown Haverhill - don't miss it!

08/28/2025

Thank you to Jackson Lumber & Millwork for their generous support as a Bronze sponsor of Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025! Jackson Lumber & Millwork has been family owned and operated since 1946 and has always delivered the most advanced resources available in the building industry. Jackson Lumber & Millwork provides their customers with quality products, services & solutions “on-time & in-full” every day!

Thank you Jackson Lumber & Millwork for being a long time supporter of Haverhill's largest, free, community festival!

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus is coming to downtown Haverhill on Saturday, September 13th! Classic Car Show - live music all day - Kids Zone - art & history talks and a fireworks spectacular over the Merrimack River - be there!

08/25/2025

Thank you to Reworld Waste for their support of Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025! Reworld is a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing innovative and environmentally responsible services to a global community. Thanks for being a great community partner Reworld Waste!

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus is Saturday, September 13th.... 12-8pm downtown Haverhill - BE THERE!

08/22/2025

Trophies and gift cards to the TOP THREE cars at the Classic Car Show at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus! Tell your friends and family with killer classic cars to come show them off on Saturday, September 13th from 12-3pm! Please share this with them today!

The classic car show is first-come-first serve as cars line-up on event day, but you can save time by pre-registering by clicking here:
https://form.jotform.com/232054957678065

Pre-registration saves you time from having to register your vehicle once you arrive. Cars line up to enter at 10:45 am in Washington Square. Please make sure to enter Washington Square heading westbound (from Essex, Emerson or Merrimack Streets).

Huge thank you Haverhill Bank, sponsor of the Classic Car Show at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025!

08/20/2025

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025 is supported in part by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council-HCC, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Haverhill Cultural Council-HCC helps local groups, non-profits, schools and individuals of all ages, to make an impression on their world, an expression of their soul, through the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences that demonstrate the spirit of our city from the inside out.

Thank you to the Haverhill Cultural Council for supporting Team Haverhill's River Ruckus and for all you do for our community!

The Ruckus is coming to downtown Haverhill on Saturday, September 13th! Live music all day - Classic Car Show - Kids Zone - food - beer and a fireworks spectacular over the Merrimack River - be there!

08/19/2025

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus thanks Dempsey Associates for their support of this year's festival! Dempsey Associates is a team of professionals that provide unmatched political insight and effective strategic consulting services while enhancing client relationships with key political leaders. Find out more about Dempsey Associates at: www.dempseyassociates.com

Thank you Dempsey Associates for being a Bronze Sponsor of Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025!

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus is Saturday, September 13th -the best day to be in Haverhill!

08/18/2025

THANK YOU to G's! Haverhill's downtown restaurant with "Texas Southern Flare", for being a Gold Sponsor of Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025!

Stop into G's for amazing food, killer cocktails and the friendliest staff north of Texas! G's is a true community-based business that supports Haverhill and they do it in style! They have it all... an awesome menu with fresh local ingredients... incredible tequila and outdoor dining with a dog-friendly patio! They support the local art scene... filling their walls with the works of great local artists on a revolving basis. G's does it right! Follow G's on Facebook to stay up-to-date on everything they are doing to help make Haverhill great!

Team Haverhill's River Ruckus is Saturday, September 13th - downtown Haverhill!

08/11/2025

Pridestar Trinity EMS, is locally owned and operated. They combine the latest advances in patient transportation and medical care with the tried and true traditions of compassion, service, and integrity.

Thank you to Pridestar Trinity EMS for being a Bronze Sponsor of Team Haverhill's River Ruckus 2025 and for everything you do for our community.

The River Ruckus is Saturday, September 13th - downtown Haverhill - don't miss it!