The Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance would like to invite everyone to the
6th Annual Catawba RiverFest
Saturday September 13, 2008
Bud Geitner Park in Hickory (Map and Directions)
10am - 3pm
Free Admission

Every year hundreds of people enjoy the Catawba RiverFest, so join us at Bud Geitner Park. There is something for everyone at RiverFest... you never know what you might see.
wild life boat

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 from local band Strictly Clean and Decent, food, booths from local organizations, and a water derby. The schedule(click here for complete details) for this year's festival includes an exciting lineup of events and organizations.

We are pleased to announce this year's raffle will be a green Featherlite 9.5 Heritage Kayak!! The kayak($429 msrp) will include a paddle($60msrp).
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets are availiable at the Outdoor Supply Company on Union Square in downtown Hickory, the Hickory Farmers Market on August 9th and at RiverFest at the CVHA Booth. The winner will be chosen on September 13, 2008 at RiverFest.
The raffle helps keep RiverFest a free event so don't miss your chance to win this boat. This raffle is sponsored by the Outdoor Supply Company.

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 have booths at our festival. If your organization is interested in having a booth at this year's festival please contact Phil Piaski at piaski@bellsouth.net

Water Derby, Canoe and Kayak Races With Prizes Provided by Outdoor Supply Company
All levels of experience, all ages. Bring your own canoe or kayak. Life Jackets Required
Don't forget registration starts at 10 am at the Catawba Valley Herigate Alliance Booth

Demonstrations and Children's Canoe Basics

youth race

Water Derby, Canoe and Kayak Races With Prizes Provided by Outdoor Supply Company
All levels of experience, all ages. Bring your own canoe or kayak. Life Jackets Required

Demonstrations and Children's Canoe Basics