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Riverfest

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Start time: Wed, Aug 27, 2008 22:01
 
End time: Sun, Sep 07, 2008 21:59
 
Type: Cultural/Community
 
Website: www.portlandriverfest.org
 
Contact name: Rick Bastasch
 
Contact email: rick.bastasch [at] ci.portland.or.us
 
Address: Waterfront, South Waterfront
Portland, Oregon 97201
United States
 

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WHAT:  1st Annual Portland, Oregon Riverfest


WHEN:  August 28th- September 7th, 2008


DESCRIPTION:  Join the fun as Portland caps off the summer by celebrating the WillametteRiver. Riverfest offers a family-friendly chance to come to the river; take river tours; enjoy live music; learn first-hand about the river’s history, its environment, and its recent renaissance; clean-up the riverbank; and view river spectacles.


PUBLIC PHONE CONTACT:  Rick Bastasch, 503-823-0275


WEBPAGE:  www.portlandriverfest.org


ADMISSION:  Most events are free, check website to confirm the price of a particular event


PRESENTING ORGANIZATION: Presented by the River Renaissance, a coalition of 8 city bureaus. (City of Portland Bureau of Planning, Bureau of Developmental Services, Bureau of Environmental Services, City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development, Office of Transportation, Portland Parks and Recreation, and the Portland Water Bureau).  Various local sponsors.


EVENT ADDRESS:  Along the Waterfront, South Waterfront, and various locations along the river.

 




 

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