The Feather Festival is back, bigger and better than ever before!!.  Having water in this very dry year in California is something to celebrate.   The Festival will be happening August 24 through 26th.  In addition to the two-day flow release on the Rock Creek reach, the Festival include a Film Festival of Friday night, a Slalom race on Saturday, a down river race through the exciting Tobin section Saturday at afternoon.

Friday’s films will begin at 7:00 and include great video from some of the best runs in California.   There will be a GEAR RAFFLE for AW members during the Film Fest.

The slalom race, 1:00 PM Saturday, will be appropriate for all ages and ability levels Prizes will be awarded at the party on Saturday night in Belden.  We will also be having a huge gear raffle and auction starting at 7:00.

The down river race through the Tobin section is sure to be a crowd pleaser.  Watch the big dogs test their metal on the best mile of whitewater in the world. 

Saturday evening at Belden, we will be featuring the sounds of Alice DiMicele and her Band.   According to Bonnie Raitt “Alice’s music has that great combination of earthiness and groove that keeps it funky from the inside out.  She’s for real”.  Things will get started at 7:00, Music at 8:00.   Admission to Belden Town, paid at the bridge, will be $10 for adults, kids 12 to 20 will be $5 and under 12 will be free.  

Camping is available at Belden.

Come on out and help us celebrate AW and the Feather River!!


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