PARC's
annual river festival features family-friendly nature, art,
and canyon recreational activities, a rock climbing wall, over
40 information booths and vendors, and delicious food in a shaded
river village atmosphere.
»New
for 2010! On
Saturday, June 12:
Rafting
Trips: 
Confluence Parkway Interpretive Rafting Trips from the Confluence
to China Bar are planned for Saturday, June 12. Canyon interpretive
specialists will be on each trip to provide information and
answer questions on the rich river-canyon ecology and gold rush
history of the river. Rafting trips will meet and leave from
the Overlook Park at 10 am and 2 pm. Participants must have
a reservation. The cost is $35 for adults, children 18 and under
are $25. Minimum age is 10. For reservations and information
contact Canyon Raft Rentals @ 530-823-0931 or Sierra Outdoor
Center @ 530-885-1844.
Saturday
Evening at the American River Overlook Park,
Pacific Avenue, Auburn:
Benefit
Silent Auction:
The
American River Silent Auction opens
on Saturday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm. This year we will be
featuring an AIRE inflatable kayak, backpacks, recreational
gear, fine art work and dozens of other items and services.
Bidding for some items continues into Sunday.
Plus,
Beer and Wine Tasting on Saturday
evening featuring Sierra Nevada beers and fine wines from our
local wineries will be available for tasting for a small donation.
Enjoy Cabaret swing/jazz music and American River films also.
Light cuisine will also be available for sale. The silent auction
bidding concludes on Sunday afternoon.
PARC
is raising funds for our river education programs, river clean-ups,
and new seasonal information panels for the Auburn State Recreation
Area.
»On
Sunday, June 13:
Sunday's
Entertainment:
Features two-time
Grammy Award Winner
Mary
Youngblood, First Lady of the Flute.
Mary will perform on the cedar flute.
The American River
Stage features continuous music and entertainment including
"Mary Youngblood, First Lady of the Flute" •
Haute
Trash Recycled Fashions •
Izzy
Tooinsky, Juggler & Storyteller •
Wild
Things Canyon Animals presentation •
The
Tepid Club of Cool Swing Jazz Band •
Loping
Wolf Cedar Flute Ensemble •
Thunderfoot
Cloggers •
Al
Ama Gypsy Belly Dancers •
and
much more.
Sunday's
Events: White
Doves Release • Nature & Art Activities for Kids including
Canoe & Face Painting • River Art Show • Guided
American River Ecology Hikes • Mountain Bike Ride •
Canyon Fun Run • Rock Climbing Wall • Gourmet Food
PARC
~ Working to build community through education, conservation,
stewardship, and responsible recreational use of our
American River resources.
PARC ~ PO Box 9312 ~ Auburn, CA 95604
For
more information please contact Andrea @ 530-887-9314,
or email parcauburn@yahoo.com
