From Friday, April 21 2006 - 9:00am To Sunday, April 23 2006 - 6:00pm Every day
25th Annual American River Festival
American River Conservancy and American Whitewater, both non-profit river conservation organizations, will feature a whitewater rodeo, downriver race, slalom races, live music, dinner, an auction and more. Fun for the whole family. Bring a friend or better yet, volunteer. This years event is in memory of Jeff Ellis who died in a kayaking accident in the year 2003. From 9:00 am. to 11:00 pm. Sat. and 9:00 am. to 6:00 pm. on Sun. Saturday: White water rodeo/booths/crafters at Chili Bar, Boardercross race at Henningson Park in Lotus & dinner, dance & auction in Coloma 6-11pm. Sunday: Slalom race at Henningson Park in Lotus Free to spectators, $15 for competitors www.americanriverfestival.org For more information contact: Bobbie Housand (530) 626-6882
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