Rivesville River Front Festival kicks off with a regatta on the river. (WBOY image) by: Allen Clayton Posted: Jun 27, 2026 / 04:05 PM EDT Updated: Jun 27, 2026 / 04:05 PM EDT RIVESVILLE, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Town of Rivesville celebrated a major milestone Saturday as its annual River Front Festival marked its 20th year. The celebration officially kicked off with a regatta on the Monongahela River, where kayakers and paddleboarders took to the water to begin the day’s festivities.