Riverside Arts Festival cancels Saturday evening program

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The Riverside Arts Festival has cancelled its Saturday evening outdoor program because of a fictional severe-weather advisory. The cancellation covers performances scheduled after 5:30 p.m. at Lantern Park.

Indoor workshops at the Harbor Hall venue will continue as listed. Organizers said tickets for the cancelled headline performance will remain valid for a replacement event provisionally scheduled for August 2, 2026.

“Safety takes priority, and we will confirm the replacement program after speaking with performers and venue teams,” said fictional festival director Amara Bell.

• Advisory issued: July 18, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.
• Affected venue: Lantern Park
• Reference: RAF-WX-0718

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