F E S T Elmira, New York
Held June 6th 2009
BOCHER'S LANDING 2007 COURTESY OF ECHOBRIDGE.com
Held on
The Beautiful
Chemung River
Elmira River Fest 2009: 11 mile community paddle ending at a grand festival with food, bands, vendors, demonstrations and activities for all ages!
CONTACT the
Near Westside Neighborhood Association (607) 733-4924 for more information
River Fest ‘09

Mark your calendars for River Fest 2009 ~ June 6th
Elmira's River Fest is a free community event, hosted by Near Westside Neighborhood Association, Inc., that enables the community to be close to and even on the river to experience its natural beauty and charm. Contact the www.nwnainc.com for further information and assistance.
The 5th Annual River Fest and River Paddle will be held on Saturday, June 6th. A morning paddle will lead you from Bottcher's Landing in Big Flats to the Grove Street boat launch in Elmira where the Fest will be underway. At the Grove Street launch, festivities include live music (Tara & Paul 11:00-12:30 and PHYZZ 1:00-3:00), children's activities, food, displays, a Cornell Raptor exhibit and more! Paddle registration forms will be available beginning March 23rd
GoHERE to check for updates!
River Fest and River Fest Paddle draw hundreds of people with many canoes and kayaks paddling their way into the festival. Over time, we all expect River Fest to be a signature event in scope and size for the community
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A GREEN
EVENT

THE FIRST RIVER FEST AT BOTCHERS LANDING 2005
In the morning hours starts the paddle. Starting from Botchers Landing in
Big Flats New York to Elmira NY's Grove Street Boat launch
Walnut Steeet Bridge in Elmira
The Hibbard Dam is located just after the Walnut Street Bridge on the East Side. The portage will be on the right side or starboard.
CITY OF ELMIRA NEW YORK AND THE CHEMUNG RIVER
PLAY here a
SHORT VIDEO ABOUT ELMIRA NY
Hey KID...
...here they come!
Ending in the City of Elmira at the Grove Street Boat Launch
Grove Street boat launch & a festival of FUN!
FUN at the FESTIVAL
A glider from
Harris Hill Soaring Museum
Cornell Raptor Program
Join in the FUN at River Fest 2009
For more information contact the
Near Westside Neighborhood Association Incorporated (607) 733-4924
More pictures of River Fest
Additional River Fest photo's
Sierra Club New York Link
Chemung River Pictures COMING SOON!
AREA LINKS COMING SOON!
Joy riding with Tom and Huck on the Chemung River video
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