Welcome to Riverfest (Å-festival)
Riverfest is Denmark’s biggest festival of Christian music. It is held every year on Pentecost, and visiting the festival is free and open for all to enjoy! We hope you would like to join us.
At Riverfest, you can experience:
- Concerts: Performing artists from Denmark and abroad.
- Worship: Meetings, bible teaching, and services with sermons, fellowship, and song.
- Sports tournaments: Register a team to compete or enjoy watching.
- Activities: Fun games and events to enjoy with friends.
- Seminars: Talks about specific subjects relevant to Christian life (no translation provided).
- Food stands: Buy food and snacks on site.
- Reflection hour: Quiet prayer, song, and reflection at night in the local church.
This page has all the information you need to know before the festival.
Translation and how to get information
Our communication is generally in Danish, but that does not mean only Danish speakers are welcome! We try to inform you as well as we can and are ready to answer any questions you may have.
Real-time English translation is offered for the meetings (including bible teaching and services). You can borrow a translation headset so you can sit where you like while understanding what is said on stage.
The website is generally summed up on this page. Here you can find the most practical information. Other pages, such as the programme, are in Danish. Most internet browsers can translate these pages well enough to be understandable.
Questions about booking are best sent through the contact from here.
Social media communication is in Danish, but you can enjoy the pictures and videos regardless of your understanding of Danish. We also answer questions we receive through social media. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Playlists are made every year for Riverfest. There will be one with music from visiting artists and one with the worship songs we will sing together at the meetings. Find our playlists here.
Help at the festival:
- The information tent: Open 08.00-00.00. Phone: 91 83 55 21. Directions: Google Maps.
- First aid: Available during the whole festival. Phone: 91 10 56 75.
Directions and parking
Riverfest is held at Sønder Felding Stadion: Sdr. Feldingvej 55, 7280 Sønder Felding. Find it on Google Maps here.
You may park your car on “Markpladsen” coming from Vardevej. To find this, follow Europavej in Sdr. Felding (find on Google Maps). Disability parking is available via the gravel road from Sdr. Feldingvej. Follow the signs and instructions from the parking attendants.
Find maps of the festival site on this page.
Can I buy food at the festival?
Yes, you can! The food is made by volunteers, so all proceeds help run the festival.
The café in the café tent: Open 11.00-03.00. Closed during meetings in the big tent.
Streetfood: Open afternoons and nights until 02.00.
Food tickets: We serve roast pork with potatoes and salad on Sunday at 17.00. Buy a ticket when booking your campsite or in the information tent at the festival.
Children
Children are very welcome at Riverfest with their parents. There will be children’s activities in our children’s tent (no translation provided), and our facilities are family friendly. Parents/guardians are responsible for their children at all times.
Rules for guests at Riverfest
We ask everyone to be mindful of our rules when visiting so we can all have an enjoyable time together.
1
Men and women must sleep in separate tents/campervans (unless they are married).
2
Cars are not allowed on site except at arrival and departure. Parking by the clubhouse requires a permit.
3
You must have a camping wristband to be at the festival after 02.00.
4
Garbage (including cigarette butts) must be put in the bins.
5
It is prohibited to be under the influence of alcohol or psychedelic drugs of any kind. This rule applies both to visitors while on-site and to camping guests while off- as well as on-site. Hookahs are also prohibited. Alcohol testing will be done occasionally.
6
No open flames are allowed in the tent areas. This applies to barbeques, disposable grills, candles, gas burners, flaming torches, fires, etc. You may grill on the asphalt in the southwestern camping area.
7
Open flames in the campervan areas: Only candles are allowed. Other than that, rule 6 also applies here.
8
Electrical heaters are not allowed because our electrical grid does not have capacity for them.
9
There must be 3 metres between all camping units (campervans and tents) according to fire regulations. We may move units if they do not adhere to this.
10
Swimming in Skjern Å is prohibited because of the strong undercurrent.
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Remember to behave and treat others well. We must make room for each other. Any conflicts may be resolved by dance-off(dancing competition).
Guests that do not follow the rules wil generally be sent away. Parents/guardians of underage guests are responsible for their children’s behaviour, even if they attend without an adult, since we cannot keep an eye on every guest.
Practical information for camping
Booking: Buy a ticket for your tent or campervan here.
Price: While visiting Riverfest is free, camping guests must pay for their stay. Volunteering for toilet cleaning can save you some money. Contact us for more information.
When to arrive: You have two options.
- Thursday at 15.00: You may set up your campervan, but not stay the night.
- Friday from 12.00: We open to all guests, and electricity for campervans is turned on.
Arrival for setting up a campervan is via the gravel road from Sdr. Feldingvej (directions on Google Maps).
Support Riverfest
Riverfest is a non-profit event entirely driven by volunteers. Since visiting is free, our economy is dependent on donations. We want to keep Riverfest free to give everyone the opportunity to experience the fellowship, preaching, and great music. If you would like to support Riverfest, we will be grateful for your donation.
- Bank account: 7418 0001146254 (Write ”Gave” in the comment)
- MobilePay: 23726
- Cash: In the information tent at the festival
If you are unable to donate, you are still very welcome.
