Art & Design, Green Living, Health & Wellness
Portland RiverFest 2009
July 28, 2009
Portland RiverFest returns to South Waterfront this year on Saturday, August 22. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates life on the river with live music, food and drink, attractions and fun activities. Last year’s RiverFest was a huge success, and this year is shaping up to be even better. Festivities take place throughout the day beginning at 11 a.m. on the expansive South Waterfront greenway. Mayor Sam Adams and other city officials will be present to kick off the celebration. Look for a complete schedule of events coming soon. Festival highlights include:
* PDX Jazz at RiverFest Mary Kadderly, Darrell Grant & On TheTerritory, Stephanie Schneiderman, and Tom Grant with Shelly Rudolph
* Food & drink vendors
* Open marketplace with over 50 booths, including Handmade NW
* River education center
* PURE river blessing ceremony
* Urban Willamette photo essay
* Art exhibition by Portland sculptor Mike Suri presented by Heidi McBride Gallery.
* Columbia River InterTribal Fish Commission lodges
* Kid Fun Zone
* Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde big canoes & drummers
* Dog activities, including games & prizes
Join your fellow river lovers in restoring, appreciating, and recreating on the Willamette. The festival at South Waterfront is part of a four-day celebration along the Willamette that runs from Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23. Other RiverFest events include the Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon, bridge tours, Portland Spirit/KINK Cruise, kayak tours, walking tours, SOLV riverbank cleanups, Portland Audubon events, and more. For a complete four-day schedule of RiverFest activities, visit www.portlandriverfest.org.
Saturday, August 22, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Jerry Differding, an Atwater resident, comes to Portland via North Dakota. Jerry is a research scientist in the Trauma Division at OHSU. He loves boating in the Pacific Northwest with his wife Rene and friends. His hobbies include enjoying fine Stumptown Coffee and Pacific Northwest wines. In addition to enjoying fine beverages, he loves spending time with his 11 year old Akita, Brina.
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July 28th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
What day is the festival?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:36 am
I would like information on how to bet a booth at the Southwaterfront festival for Nelson Nature Photography. We have many pictures, and cards, of osprey, blue heron and eagles which frequent that area.
Thanks.
August 17th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Come see all the local artisans this Saturday at the Handmade Northwest booths. We’ll be there!