PDX Art: Riverfest 2009

Portland RiverFest 2009
Come celebrate the river with your South Waterfront neighbors
Portland RiverFest returns to South Waterfront this year on Saturday, August 22. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates life on the river with live music, food and drink, attractions and fun activities. Last year’s RiverFest was a huge succes...s, and this year is shaping up to be even better. Festivities take place throughout the day beginning at 11 a.m. on the expansive South Waterfront greenway. Mayor Sam Adams and other city officials will be present to kick off the celebration. Look for a complete schedule of events coming soon. Festival highlights include: * PDX Jazz at RiverFest Mary Kadderly, Darrell Grant & On TheTerritory, Stephanie Schneiderman, and Tom Grant with Shelly Rudolph * Food & drink vendors, like the Burgerville cart, and Deschutes Brewery * Open marketplace with over 50 booths, including Handmade NW * River education center * Urban Willamette photo essay * Art exhibition by Portland sculptor Mike Suri presented by Heidi McBride Gallery. * Columbia River InterTribal Fish Commission lodges * Kid Fun Zone * Dog activities, including games & prizes * Portland TrailBlazers kids camp Join your fellow river lovers in restoring, appreciating, and recreating on the Willamette. The festival at South Waterfront is part of a four-day celebration along the Willamette that runs from Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23. Other RiverFest events include the Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon, bridge tours, Portland Spirit/KINK Cruise, kayak tours, walking tours, SOLV riverbank cleanups, Portland Audubon events, and more. For a complete four-day schedule of RiverFest activities, visit www.portlandriverfest.org. Saturday, August 22, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Host:South Waterfront - Portland Oregon
Time:11:00AM Saturday, August 22nd
Location:South Waterfront Greenway