Update 3.25.2020:
With deference to guidance from public health officials, and in the spirit of supporting the health of our Rivanna watershed community, we are canceling this year’s Rivanna RiverFest, scheduled for May 3rd. The associated Fix a Leak Family 5k and Rivanna River Race are also canceled. Plans for the 2021 RiverFest and races are already under way.
While we are disappointed that we won’t be able to celebrate the Rivanna River at RiverFest with you this spring, we are more thankful than ever to have this amazing resource in our backyards. During this time of great uncertainty, we appreciate the many health benefits that being outside and near the water brings. If you are able to get out safely to one of our local river trails or parks, we hope that you will enjoy them too.
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We invite everyone to join us and enjoy the Rivanna River and check out Rivanna RiverFest! This family-friendly event will connect everyone to the Rivanna River and Charlottesville environment. We will have water sports, a run through the park, art activities, music, monitoring demonstrations, and more!
This year, all events will be held at the Rivanna River Company. Check the race pages for more information about the race start locations.
Events:
- Celebration of the Rivanna River with music, food and beverages
- Rivanna River Race: Kayak or canoe down the Rivanna from Rio Mills Road to the Rivanna River Company. This event is family friendly and open to paddlers of all levels
- Fix a Leak Family 5K: Run park to park from Riverview to Darden and stop that running toilet!
- Kids’ Activities
- Community Informational Tables
Check www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-riverfest for more details!