Art on the River is a three day art and music festival which features many local artists, crafters and bands! Hosted by Citizens for a Vibrant Community, Art on the River is a family friendly event with art workshops, hands on art, music to dance to and food to enjoy.

Schedule Of Events

6:30pm to 8:00pm : ​​Barbara Payton and the Instigators

Barbara Payton and the Instigators will return to the stage. Barbara is a Port Huron native and a Detroit rock singer/songwriter with a soulful, bluesy voice. She is recognized as one of Detroit’s most powerful and engaging live performers. In addition to her solo career, Barbara has toured as a background singer for both Bob Seger and Kid Rock. Barbara returned to Port Huron in recent years and performs around the area and in Detroit with her band, the Instigators.

8:30pm to 10:00pm : ​Duke Tumatoe

Duke Tumatoe who has performed with Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, John Fogerty and George Thorogood. He was an early member of REO Speedwagon, a group that later became an arena-rock success. He has released fifteen albums as the bandleader of Duke Tumatoe and The All-Star Frogs and Duke Tumatoe and The Power Trio. His 1988 live album I Like My Job was produced by John Fogerty. He followed a rigorous tour schedule for most of his career, typically playing more than 200 dates per year. Duke played at Art on the River in 2022. We are happy to have him back this year