Jonesville Michigan Riverfest Festival

Small towns all across the country have annual festivals that celebrate the things these places have to offer. Jonesville, Michigan, is my small town. Our annual event is called Riverfest.


The St. Joe River flows South to North through Jonesville. A long gone mill had constructed a dam that still limits the flow of water through town. The river flows steadily and is a popular place for fishermen, kayakers, and canoe enthusiasts.


The Jonesville Riverfest festival centers around canoe races that are open to the public on our river. There are categories by age, sex, and experience, along with a corporate challenge. Contestants may bring their own canoe or rent one from the festival officials.


Additionally, there is a sidewalk sale, arts & craft venders, pancake breakfast, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, classic car show, and lots of food. The most popular food stand is the barbeque chicken and pork chop dinner hosted by the volunteer fire department.



The Munro House Bed and Breakfast is just 2 blocks from the finish line of the canoe races and offers special event pricing during this weekend. Besides being a comfortable B&B Inn, the Munro House is rich in history and the owners love to tell the stories of the early pioneers, the history of Jonesville, and the legends of the house being used as a station on the underground railroad.


Plan your trip to Jonesville Riverfest on the weekend following Mother's Day in May.




Mike Venturini - Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"