Lackawanna RiverFest

http://www.lrca.org/LRCA/main.aspx?pageid=225

On Saturday May 14, 2016, paddlers will take to the water and revelers will fill the banks of the Lackawanna River for the 29th time. A day of exercise and fun, RiverFest draws the community outdoors after the long cold winter to celebrate the valley and the river that runs through it.

2016 starts with some changes that help us “Move Forward!” The LRCA is now known as the Lackawanna River Conservation Association and the RiverFest festivities will now be at the reclaimed lands at Sweeney’s Beach Recreation Area.

RiverFest 2016 participation opportunities:

Sponsorship: Sponsorship is welcome from individuals to large corporations throughout the Lackawanna River Watershed and surrounding area, i.e. Friends of the Lackawanna to Lackawanna River Gold Sponsor;

Canoe-A-Thon: A timed run on the Lackawanna River from two Mid Valley launch sites (Archbald and Blakely) to the new finish line at Sweeney’s Beach Recreation Area in Scranton, 2015 Race results;

Regatta: A free fun competition open to everyone with great imaginations. Create a vessel that will navigate the Lackawanna River from Poplar Street to the finish at Sweeney’s Beach. The “River Doge” invites one and all!!

Duck-A-Thon: The courageous LRCA flock of ten “duckies” will launch upstream of Sweeney’s Beach into the waters of the Lackawanna for an exciting race to the finish. Take a chance to be the Grand Prize winner!

Volunteer: This event requires many eager people to volunteer in many of the activities throughout the day from 8 AM to 6 PM. Review our RiverFest volunteer short list and the RiverFest volunteer detailed descriptions and Volunteer!!!!

RiverFest 2016 is a full day of river activities, music, food, educational & environmental displays and fun for all ages and abilities. Join us in this annual celebration of the Lackawanna River and its Watershed!!!!!