The 2010 Kern River Festival
Hosted by the Kern Valley River Council, a California Non-Profit Organization
Dates: April 17 & 18 ( Saturday & Sunday)
Location: Riverside Park in Kernville, California
Year first held: 1963 This is the 46th year for the Kern River Whitewater Races.
Host: Kern Valley River Council, a California Non-Profit Organization.
Schedule:
Saturday, 4/17 - Slalom practice, Brush Creek Races, Hooligan Boat race.
Sunday, 4/18 - Wildwater race, Raft Races, T.J. Citizen Slalom race (Junior Olympic qualifier).
Events:
Events include the Brush Creek Race & Triple Crown, Hooligan Boat float, Wildwater races, and the TJ Classic Slalom race. The Hooligan Boat, Slalom, and Wildwater events are being
held at Riverside Park in midtown Kernville. All events have easy access for boaters and spectators.
New for this year is a Hooligan Boat float (PDF), inspired by the event at FIBArk, an event “using anything that floats, but is not a boat.” Saturday afternoon Hooligan Boat captains will attempt to paddle their creations from the bottom of Ewings rapid, past the bridge, and down through all the Riverside Park rapids.
Following last years format, Brush Creek racers will compete in three different events, with scores from each combining to determine a Triple Crown Winner. The events consist an Extreme Down
River and Extreme Slalom on the falls at Brush Creek on Saturday, followed by a run through the slalom course in Riverside Park on Sunday. Boaters must use the same boat for all three events.
Everyone is invited to come to the Festival and be a part of this long-running whitewater tradition! There is no charge to view any of the events.
Sponsor and vendor booths will be setup in Riverside Park throughout the event. Come check out all the latest boats, paddling and outdoor gear! Saturday there will be a Happy Hour at
Riverside Park with KRBC beer, soft drinks, and appetizers. Awards for the events that have been completed will be announced. The Festival Silent Auction will be on Saturday, and Raffle on Sunday.
Sierra Cup Slalom Series
The Kern Festival TJ Slalom is the first event of the Sierra Cup Slalom Series.
For Additional Information Contact:
For general information, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, etc, contact Terry Valle at (818) 340-3083, email: info@kvrc.org. For rafting information and volunteering, contact Sierra South
(760) 376-3745. Website info: http://www.kernfestival.org
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