LITTLE ROCK, AR -- Riverfest 2009, May 22-24 will be celebrating its 32nd anniversary on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock and North Little Rock

Riverfest is Arkansas' largest and most popular music, arts and food festival.



Stages will be placed on both sides of the river.



Entertainers this year include, Willie Nelsom, the B-52, Heart, 3 Doors Down, Hinder, Little River Band Heads of State and American Princess.



The grand finale will be again the Osborne Family fireworks on Sunday, May 24 at 9:30 pm.



The International Village and SUNNY Safety Plan are again part of Riverfest this year.



“With the growth of Riverfest, the festival coordinators, along with ¡Hola! Arkansas and Today’s THV, want to help provide this year again a plan for kids and their families who become separated,” said DeAnna Korte, executive director of Riverfest. The scariest thing for children is to become separated from their family during a huge crowded event, and the worst feeling is not knowing where to go to be reunited with loved ones.



“Families will be encouraged to visit these booths and discuss “Sunny’s Safety Plan” before enjoying the day’s activities,” Korte said.



Families will be introduced to the booth volunteers and “Sunny”. “Sunny” will be posted on a big sign at each booth and the volunteers will give children a “Look For Sunny” sticker to wear. This will help the children remember what they’re looking for. If a child becomes lost, they will look for the “Sunny” symbol and know that it is a safe place to go. Once a child arrives ...