September 1987 Plans Began For Another River Festival Of Course, The Festival At This Time Had Been Going On For 12 Years. Committee Members An Appointed Committee By The Mayor And City Council Decided They Wanted To Add More To The Festival Talk Began To Venture Out To Add Some Big Name Entertainers To The Festival. A Ticket Price Was Added To Generate Funds To Pay For The Entertainment. With Profit Made From The Festival, Committee Members Could Begin Helping Our Community. Plans