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The Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance would like to thank all of the
individuals and organizations that made the Fifth Annual Catawba RiverFest a
success. Scroll down to view pictures from this year's festival
and the results from the water derby. We hope you will join us
next time for the 6th Annual Catawba RiverFest on September 13, 2008. Please check back
in the summer for more details and scheduled events. Every year hundreds of people enjoy the Catawba RiverFest, so next year join us at Bud Geitner Park. There is something for everyone at RiverFest... you never know what you might see. ![]() Catawba RiverFest is an annual celebration sponsored by the CVHA and a
variety of local governmental and non-govermental organizations. The
focus of the festival is to provide everyone with an opportunity to
enjoy the benefits of the Catawba River as well as providing an
opportunity for local organizations to highlight issues impacting the
river. RiverFest takes place every year in September at Bud Geitner
park (Map and Directions). The festival features music, food, booths from local organizations, and a water derby. The
festival provides an opportunity for local organizations to provide
demonstrations to the public and showcase the services they offer.
The Carolina Raptor Center, Lenoir-Rhyne College, and the Catawba
River Keepers were just a few of the organizations that had booths at
our festival. If your organization is interested in having a
booth at next year's festival please contact Person ![]() The
Fifth Annual Riverfest featured a water Derby with several levels of
competition. Congradulations to this year's winners and get ready
for next time. ![]() Fifth Annual Catawba RiverFestSaturday September 15, 2007Bud Geitner Park in Hickory (Map and Directions) 10am - 3pm Free Admission For a complete schedule and our latest Press Release click here Come learn about the Catawba River and how we can responsibly use and enjoy its resources.
The bluegrass band Strictly Clean and Decent of Lenoir with special guest Jim Ashton will provide entertainment for this years festival. Win a 9.5 Featherlite Heritage Kayak!! Raffle tickets will be available at the festival and before the festival at the Outdoor Supply Company in downtown Hickory. Tickets cost $2 each or 3 for $5 The Specifications for the kayak are : Length:9.5ft Width:30in Depth:13in Weight: 39lbs Capacity 300lbs Usage: Fishing: Good; Recreation:Excellent; Touring: Good; Maneauverabilty: Excellent; Tracking:Excellent
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