Special Parking Information for Friendsville Days: Saturday July 27, 2013

Posted: 07/20/2013
By: Charlie Walbridge

 Click here to register in advance or call Wilderness Voyageurs at 800-272-4141

Race Check in & Day of Registration: 9 AM - 12 PM at Wilderness Voyageurs in Friendsville, MD. You will be able to register the day of the race at Wilderness Voyageurs in Friendsville from 9am until noon. However, registering prior to the check in will help expedite the process.

Entry Fee: $30 Race classes: All boats welcome! Race classes will be determined by the number of entrants

Start Time: 4 PM at Gap Falls Post Race: Prizes and party at Wilderness Voyageurs following the event

Race Day Parking & Town Parade: Friendsville Days festivities on the same day as the Upper Yough Race. In fact a parade float line up is taking the whole North side of the road where Boaters Park, parade set to run at Noon. The Town is going to have an early one day only opening of the new parking area, on the grassy field to the South side of the normal boater parking area. Please enter Town on the West side since down town will be closed to traffic around 11:45pm, you will be directed to enter the new parking area right next to the Liquor store. Please DO NOT drive down Water street to access the parking. We even want you to Take Out under the Big Rout 68 Bridge and walk over to the parking area behind the Methodist Church. This is a one time use only to solve the problem of two big activities going on at the same time. The Town is working diligently to get the new parking area open permanently, please be patient. Also, the Friendsville Days festivities at the Town Park includes FOOD and entertainment. There is a great little Thai food vendor who comes here every year along with the wholesome local offerings. Thank you and please have a great race day!

- See more at: http://wilderness-voyageurs.com/upper-yough-race.html#sthash.Am89C9ra.dpuf

It's time for Friendsville Days and the famous Upper Yough Race!

Race Day Parking & Town Parade: Friendsville Days festivities on the same day as the Upper Yough Race. In fact a parade float line up is taking the whole North side of the road where Boaters Park, parade set to run at Noon. The Town is will open the new parking area for one day only, on the grassy field to the South side of the normal boater parking area. Please enter Town on the West side since the rest of the town will be closed to traffic around 11:45 AM. You will be directed to enter the new parking area right next to the Liquor store. DO NOT drive down Water street to access the parking. Stay away from Water Street and Morris Avenue unless you are the guest of a homeowner or patronizing the businesses located near Maple Avenue. Take Out under the Big Route 68 Bridge and walk over to the parking area behind the Methodist Church. Follow signs and directions. The Town will begin construcyion work on the parking area in a few weeks, so stay tuned!.

Friendsville Days festivities at the Town Park include FOOD and entertainment. There is a great little Thai food vendor who comes here every year along with the wholesome local offerings. Thank you and please have a day!

The 33rd Annual Upper Yough Race will run on Saturday July 27, 2013! It's the grandaddy of all extreme races on a classic Class IV+ creek. An extra long release leaves lots of time for river runners to enjoy the river.

33rd Annual Upper Yough Race Saturday July 27, 2013 - See more at: http://wilderness-voyageurs.com/upper-yough-race.html#sthash.gxlhFgwP.dpuf

Race Check in & Day of Registration: 9 AM - 12 PM at Wilderness Voyageurs in Friendsville, MD. You will be able to register the day of the race at Wilderness Voyageurs in Friendsville from 9am until noon. However, registering prior to the check in will help expedite the process. Click here to register in advance or call Wilderness Voyageurs at 800-272-4141

Entry Fee: $30 Race classes: All boats welcome! Race classes will be determined by the number of entrants

Start Time: 4 PM at Gap Falls Post Race: Prizes and party at Wilderness Voyageurs following the event

See more at: http://wilderness-voyageurs.com/upper-yough-race.html#sthash.Am89C9ra.dpuf

Click here to register in advance or call Wilderness Voyageurs at 800-272-4141

Race Check in & Day of Registration: 9 AM - 12 PM at Wilderness Voyageurs in Friendsville, MD. You will be able to register the day of the race at Wilderness Voyageurs in Friendsville from 9 AM until noon. However, registering prior to the check in will help expedite the process.

Entry Fee: $30 Race classes: All boats welcome! Race classes will be determined by the number of entrants

Start Time: 4 PM at Gap Falls Post Race: Prizes and party at Wilderness Voyageurs following the event

Thank you and have a great visit!

Charles Walbridge

Bruceton Mills, WV

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