From Friday, April 21 2006 - 9:00am To Sunday, April 23 2006 - 11:00pm Every day
American River Festival - Fri evening Apr 21, Sat, Apr 22, 2005 and Sun, Apr 23, 2006 From 9am to 11pm Sat and 9am to 6pm on Sun. This year's event is in memory of Jeff Ellis who died in a kayaking accident in 2003.
The American River Festival includes points for the Sierra Freestyle Championship and the Sierra Cup Series.
The 24th annual American River Festival, dedicated to river conservation, will include: a Fri evening film premier at the River Store, Whitewater Rodeo, Wildwater race, Slalom race, Banshee River Board demos, dinner/dance with "Live Music", auction, raffle, booths, and other activities. Admission is parking fees only and each separate event location at various Coloma area parks can be found at our website. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the American River Conservancy, American Canoe Association, Friends of the River and American Whitewater, all are non-profit agencies committed to river conservation. For more information contact Bobbie Housand. 530-626-6882 bobbieh@innercite.com or check our website http://www.americanriverfestival.org/
Bobbie Housand 530-626-6882
Various Coloma Area Parks check website
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