On Saturday, June 13, the village of Shelburne Falls, MA will once again celebrate the Deerfield River and the surrounding countryside with RiverFest.

RiverFest is an annual tribute to the Deerfield River, and the role it plays in people's lives and the ecosystem of western Massachusetts.

Through entertaining, educational displays and demonstrations, a unique "Frog & Flower Parade" of schoolchildren (and adults), art, crafts, tag, book and plant sales, RiverFest helps people of all ages-area residents as well as visitors-gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for a rich natural resource.

In keeping with this year's theme, "Past, Present and Future of our Watershed," grownups and youngsters will be able to find out about the environmental and health benefits of eating locally grown foods, learn about sources of safe, sustainable energy, discover how to identify invasive and edible wild plants, take a ride on a historic trolley car, learn how to make useful and beautiful items out of discarded plastic bags ....even spend some quality time rafting on the river.      

There will be musicians and vendors throughout the village, children's games, singing and storytelling, creative workshops leading up to the colorful "Frog & Flower Parade" (you don't have to be a kid to march along!), and much, much more.  

While visiting RiverFest, enjoy the many shops and restaurants of Shelburne Falls amid the scenic beauty of the Deerfield River Watershed. Come early, stay late!  You'll take home ecological inspiration-and wonderful memories.

On Friday, June 12 at 7:30, a new film on the history of the watershed will be premiered at Pot Hole Pictures in Shelburne Falls and on Sunday

June 14 there will be hikes led to different beautiful and interesting sites in the area.

RiverFest is sponsored by the Deerfield River Watershed Association, the generosity of local businesses and the Local Cultural Councils of  Buckland, Charlemont, Hawley, Colrain, Conway, Heath, Rowe, and Shelburne.
For more information, contact Polly Bartlett 625-6628 or at dbartlet@crocker.com.

Schedule coming soon

For more information, contact: Polly Bartlett, 625-6628