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2012 DOLORES RIVER FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, JUNE 2 IN JOE ROWELL PARK

The 9th Annual Dolores River Festival will take place Saturday, June 2 in Joe Rowell Park in Dolores. Gates open at 10 am and there will be activities and live music all day and great food and beverages. The Festival, presented by Greater Dolores Action (GDA), is a celebration of the Dolores River and the many ways it connects us with our environment and natural resources. GDA, a not-for-profit organization, allocates a portion of the proceeds to river enhancement and conservation projects.

Festival activities will include:  the Fun Run sponsored by the Dolores Rotary Club; free raft rides; an inflatable kayak race; the Zuke’s river dog contest; the infamous crazy costume floating parade; arts and crafts activities presented by the Children’s Kiva; a workshop for teens led by professional musicians; the Fabulous Flying Femmes stilt-walkers and aerial acrobatics; a Story Walk by San Juan Mountains Association featuring the book “I Know The River Loves Me”. The Festival will also include gear, art, clothing, and jewelry vendors, information from community organizations and much, much more.

Headlining last year’s Festival main stage were:  the Flobots, an internationally renowned Denver-based band expanding the frontiers of hip-hop;   Tijerina, a cutting edge blues rock band;  the Elizabeth Rose Trio, with singer, songwriter, Elizabeth Rose, and a band of bass, drums, and sax; the African and Latin inspired drumming of Afrobeat Minions; Russ Chapman ,a unique blend of Americana folk and blues tunes. Musical interludes on the Festival side stage included an emerging bluegrass band, the River Swimmers, and local’s favorites such as the Moe Tones, RockSlide, and The Lindells. We closed the night at the Dolores River Brewery’s after-party with the Black Lillies.

Admission will be $10, and free for children 15 and under. Tent camping for $5/person and overnight RV parking for $15/vehicle will be available Saturday night in Joe Rowell Park. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.

Visit www.doloresriverfestival.com for updated Festival information or contact Shaine Gans, Festival Director, coordinator@doloresriverfestival.com or by phone 970-759-9817. To sign-up to volunteer please contact Katrina Roberts, volunteer@doloresriverfestival.com or by phone 970-382-1312. Volunteers receive free admission, a free festival volunteer T-Shirt, snacks and a free beverage.

Media Contacts:
Shaine Gans, Festival Director
coordinator@doloresriverfestival.com
970-759-9817

Scott Clow, Chairman, Greater Dolores Action
redhare@fone.net
970-882-4780