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Rivanna River Fest

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Rivanna River Fest

When
May 20th, 2023
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Where
1518 E High StCharlottesvilleVA

Fun times await at the Rivanna River Company!

Join Rivanna Conservation Alliance and organizing partners for a celebration of the Rivanna River at “Rivanna RiverFest” on Saturday, May 20th!

Enjoy fun family-friendly activities, river recreation, live performances, food, drink, and more!

Activities

Learn about invasive plants

Play interactive games and win prizes

Meet all kinds of wildlife, fish, and bugs that live in and around the river

Learn about the history of the Monacan Indian Nation and watch a traditional basket weaving demonstration

Try fly fishing

Take home your own potted plant

Tube down the Rivanna River

Learn about the effects of human activity on water quality

Participate in a nature scavenger hunt

Dress up as butterflies, “pollinate” flowers and build fairy houses

Special Performances

4:00 PM – Live performance by Hometown Choir

Presentations by Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary

Food & Drink

Angelic’s Kitchen Food Truck

Beer, cider, soft drinks and water

Raffle Giveaways

Live Music

5:00 – The Loya Brothers

6:00 – Wild Common

 

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