RiverFest 2012 Events
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Friday, September 21, 2012
- Mornings through evenings daily
- Enjoy experiencing the Willamette and Columbia on jet boats or from the comfort of cruise vessels offering fresh Northwest cuisine and entertainment. For cruise schedules visit www.portlandspirit.com
- Ross Island Tour – 2.5 to 3 hours (no experience required)
- Offered daily, 10am and 2pm, reservation are required
- First-time kayakers and experienced paddlers alike will enjoy a unique perspective of Portland on this guided tour circumnavigating Ross Island on the Willamette River. We’ll paddle past an impressive blue heron rookery and possibly see bald eagles and osprey as we glide by Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. There is an unparalleled view of Portland’s skyline on our way back to the dock.
- Special RiverFest price: $34 per guest (25% off regular $45 price)
- 6600 SW Macadam Ave. www.portlandkayak.com
Phone:
- When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Time: 10am – 4pm
- Cost: $10 for 2 hour rental (special for RiverFest - 1/2 price)
- First come. First Served. No reservations required.
- To participate, stop by the sign-in table beginning at 10am, located in the gravel lot above the SE Portland Boathouse dock, next to the East Side Esplanade. (The Portland Boathouse is located at 1515 SE Water Ave., just north of OMSI).
- Get connected to your river! Paddlers will be able to experience the river while paddling a kayak, canoe or Stand Up Paddle Board.
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Featured showing: "To the Arctic"
- Mention RiverFest at the ticket counter and receive $2 off of admission
- Showings: 11am and 3pm only
- Go to link below for more information
- Time: 12pm - 6pm
- Location: Channel Avenue
- Cost: Free
- For more information:
Industry&Art is presented by the Working Waterfront Coalition (WWC), an organization of industrial marine businesses concerned about the environmental health and continued economic vitality of the Portland Harbor.
Industry & Art is a must-see art exhibition and sale, Sept. 20th – 23rd presented by The Working Waterfront Coalition. All proceeds go to support industrial job training programs and the environment.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
- Start time: 10am
- Located at East Bank Esplanade, near OMSI meeting location tbd
- Cost: Free, registration required
- Register at: www.solv.org/get-involved/events/riverfest-willamette-river-cleanup
Join the celebration and take action to clean up the Willamette River as part of this year’s RiverFest. Volunteers will work along the East Bank Esplanade, cleaning up debris and trash from along the river. Bags and gloves provided. Registration required at www.solv.org/get-involved/events/riverfest-willamette-river-cleanup
Quintin Baure / SOLV
BALTIMORE WOODS WILDFLOWER PLANTING
- Time: 9am - 12pm
- Location:
- Cost: Free
- More Info: www. friendsofbaltimorewoods.com
- Phone:
Join Portland Parks & Recreation City Nature, the Backyard Habitat Certification Program and the Friends of Baltimore Woods for a morning of planting native wildflowers in the newly de-paved Baltimore Woods meadow!
This is a family friendly event and all are welcome. Gloves, tools and training provided. Please arrive dressed for the weather, wearing sturdy shoes, and be ready to get your hands dirty!
- Time: 9am – 11:30am
- Location:
- Cost: Free
- Restrictions: Students grade 8 – 12 in fall 2011
- Registration: No pre-registration necessary
- Questions: Contact Lynn Walton rcrowing .net
- Mornings through evenings daily
- Enjoy experiencing the Willamette and Columbia on jet boats or from the comfort of cruise vessels offering fresh Northwest cuisine and entertainment. For cruise schedules visit www.portlandspirit.com
- Ross Island Tour – 2.5 to 3 hours (no experience required)
- Offered daily, 10am and 2pm, reservation are required
- First-time kayakers and experienced paddlers alike will enjoy a unique perspective of Portland on this guided tour circumnavigating Ross Island on the Willamette River. We’ll paddle past an impressive blue heron rookery and possibly see bald eagles and osprey as we glide by Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. There is an unparalleled view of Portland’s skyline on our way back to the dock.
- Special RiverFest price: $34 per guest (25% off regular $45 price)
- 6600 SW Macadam Ave. www.portlandkayak.com
Phone:
- Tour start time and duration: 10am – 12:30pm
- Ticket cost: $40.00 – 20% off for RiverFest
- pre-registration is required
- To Register:
- call
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- Location: Tours depart from 345 NW Everett St. in downtown Portland
- When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Time: 10am – 4pm
- Cost: $10 for 2 hour rental (special for RiverFest - 1/2 price)
- First come. First Served. No reservations required.
- To participate, stop by the sign-in table beginning at 10am, located in the gravel lot above the SE Portland Boathouse dock, next to the East Side Esplanade. (The Portland Boathouse is located at 1515 SE Water Ave., just north of OMSI).
- Get connected to your river! Paddlers will be able to experience the river while paddling a kayak, canoe or Stand Up Paddle Board.
- Time: 11pm - 6pm
- Location: Channel Avenue
- Cost: Free
- For more information:
Industry&Art is presented by the Working Waterfront Coalition (WWC), an organization of industrial marine businesses concerned about the environmental health and continued economic vitality of the Portland Harbor.
Industry & Art is a must-see art exhibition and sale, Sept. 20th – 23rd presented by The Working Waterfront Coalition. All proceeds go to support industrial job training programs and the environment.
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Featured showing: "To the Arctic"
- Mention RiverFest at the ticket counter and receive $2 off of admission
- Showings: 11am and 3pm only
- Go to link below for more information
Sunday, September 23, 2012
PORTLAND TRIATHLON, PRESENTED BY ATHLETES LOUNGE
- Start time: 7:30am
- Location: Cathedral Park
- Fees and Registration: See Website
- Register online www.portlandtri.com
Oregon welcomes you to the sixth annual City of Portland Triathlon. Swim beneath the iconic bridges, ride amongst the steel and concrete giants, run through parks and paths teeming with urban life.
THE RIVER FAIR – At the Heart of RiverFest
- Time: 9am – 3pm
- Location: Cathedral Park
- Cost: Free
Get Willamette-ized in a spirit of family-friendly fun and learning! Kick off your exploration of riverfront paths and trails, bridges, wildlife viewing and history at the River Fair.
Come join us at 9am to cheer on the Triathlon participants and then enjoy these River Fair activities.
Family Fun at the Fair sponsored by Gunderson
9am - 3pm
- Kid's activities by "SWAP'N PLAY"
- Facepainting
- Balloon Art
- Walk through "Claudia Chinook"
- Photo Booth by and
- Monster Mural
- Dragon Boat Race 1:00pm
Stage Performance Schedule
- 11:00am – 11:30am - Martial Arts by One With Heart
- 11:45am – 12:15pm - Mad Science
- 2:30pm – 1:15pm - Mr. Ben
- 1:30pm – 2:00pm -
- 2:15pm – 3:00pm – Fanno Creek Boys
Read the for more information!
- Mornings through evenings daily
- Enjoy experiencing the Willamette and Columbia on jet boats or from the comfort of cruise vessels offering fresh Northwest cuisine and entertainment. For cruise schedules visit www.portlandspirit.com
- Ross Island Tour – 2.5 to 3 hours (no experience required)
- Offered daily, 10am and 2pm, reservation are required
- First-time kayakers and experienced paddlers alike will enjoy a unique perspective of Portland on this guided tour circumnavigating Ross Island on the Willamette River. We’ll paddle past an impressive blue heron rookery and possibly see bald eagles and osprey as we glide by Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. There is an unparalleled view of Portland’s skyline on our way back to the dock.
- Special RiverFest price: $34 per guest (25% off regular $45 price)
- 6600 SW Macadam Ave. www.portlandkayak.com
Phone:
CATHEDRAL PARK RIVERFEST CLEAN UP
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- See link below for details:
- When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Time: 10am – 4pm
- Cost: $10 for 2 hour rental (special for RiverFest - 1/2 price)
- First come. First Served. No reservations required.
- To participate, stop by the sign-in table beginning at 10am, located in the gravel lot above the SE Portland Boathouse dock, next to the East Side Esplanade. (The Portland Boathouse is located at 1515 SE Water Ave., just north of OMSI).
- Get connected to your river! Paddlers will be able to experience the river while paddling a kayak, canoe or Stand Up Paddle Board.
- Time: 11pm - 6pm
- Location: Channel Avenue
- Cost: Free
- For more information:
Industry&Art is presented by the Working Waterfront Coalition (WWC), an organization of industrial marine businesses concerned about the environmental health and continued economic vitality of the Portland Harbor.
Industry & Art is a must-see art exhibition and sale, Sept. 20th – 23rd presented by The Working Waterfront Coalition. All proceeds go to support industrial job training programs and the environment.
-
Featured showing: "To the Arctic"
- Mention RiverFest at the ticket counter and receive $2 off of admission
- Showings: 11am and 3pm only
- Go to link below for more information