American River Festival Schedule

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Here is the 2008 American River Festival schedule as of August 22, 2008. Check back for additional events and updates.

Friday Night

6:00pm
Kick off Free Dinner at The River Store
6:00pm
Registration on Friday night at River Store
7:30pm
Movie - Hosted by Dave Steindorf from American Whitewater

Saturday

8:00am
Registration at Henningsen-Lotus Park (HLP)
8:30am
Shuttle to Chili Bar leaves HLP for rodeo at First Threat Rapid
10:00am
RODEO Start at First Threat rapid. (contestants be at First Threat by 9:30am water permitting)
10am-12pm
Kids Kayaking at HLP
11am-1pm
Outfitters Cup/Raft Race - Marshall Gold to HLP
12pm-4pm
On land activities and games. Throw bag toss, Tug-o-war, 3 legged race w/spray skirt, etc.
12pm-3pm
Topo Duo Races - Bridge to HLP
1pm-3pm
Kids Kayaking at HLP
3pm-5pm
Kayak Polo - location TBA.

Saturday Night

Location: Earthtrek Campground
Price: $25.00 ($20.00 if purchased by 8/29/08)

5:00pm
Music starts
5:00pm
Silent Auction begins
6pm-9pm
Video of days rodeo contest will be playing.
6:00pm
Dinner
7:00pm
Live Auction, Awards.
9:00pm
Close Silent Auction
10:00pm
Music & Party Ends

Sunday

8am-9:30am
Registration at HLP
9:00am
Slalom at the Nugget
10:00am
Dagger 8 Ball
1:00am
Topo Duo Races
1pm-3pm
Kids kayaking
3:00pm
Awards

* We will be offering Hot Air Balloon tethers. The location and time will be announced at a later date. We may also be offering Yoga in the mornings at HLP. Stay tuned for more information.

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