The 2012 Kern River Festival
Hosted by the Kern Valley River Council, a California Non-Profit Organization

Check out the new Kern Festival web site!

Alan Henz's 1st Place 2010 Hooligan Boat "The Original Bucket Boat"

Dates: April 21 & 22 ( Saturday & Sunday)

Location: Riverside Park in Kernville, California

Year first held:  1963  This is the 48th year for the Kern River Whitewater Races.

Host: Kern Valley River Council, a California Non-Profit Organization.

Schedule:

Friday, 4/20 - Setup (Help appreciated), Registration

Saturday, 4/21 - Slalom practice, Brush Creek Races, Hooligan Boat race, Silent Auction, Dinner & Awards.

Sunday, 4/22 - Biathlon race, T.J. Citizen Slalom race (Junior Olympic qualifier), Raffle, Awards.

See the Schedule page and PDF for additional activities and information.

Events:

Events include the Brush Creek Races, Hooligan Build Your Own Boat Competition, Downriver Biathlon, and the TJ Classic Slalom race. The Hooligan Boat, Slalom, and Biathlon events are being held at Riverside Park in midtown Kernville. All events have easy access for boaters and spectators.

In its third year, the Hooligan Build Your Own Competition (PDF) was inspired by the FIBArk River Festival event that builds a boat “using anything that floats, but is not a boat.” Saturday afternoon Hooligan Boat captains will attempt to paddle their creations from the bottom of Ewings rapid, past the bridge, and down through all the Riverside Park rapids.

One night FREE camping will be available for all registered boaters (except Hooligan) at Camp Kernville, the official Campground for the Festival. Pick up a camping voucher when you register. All Festival campers MUST check-in at the Camp Kernville office upon arrival. Additional nights, Hooligan racers, and non-registered persons cost $5 per night. Spaces are limited in number of campers. One vehicle per 2 guests allowed. Extra vehicle pass is $5 per day.

There’s a Dinner Saturday evening following the Hooligan Race at Riverside Park, with a beer garden, dinner and awards. The Festival Silent Auction will be on Saturday, and Raffle on Sunday.

Everyone is invited to come to the Festival and be a part of this long-running whitewater tradition! There is no charge to view any of the events. Sponsor and vendor booths will be setup in Riverside Park throughout the event. Come check out all the latest boats, paddling and outdoor gear!

Sierra Cup Slalom Series

The Kern Festival TJ Slalom is the first event of the Sierra Cup Slalom Series.

For Additional Information Contact:

For general information, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, etc, contact Terry Valle at (818) 340 -3083, email: info@kvrc.org.  For rafting information and volunteering, contact Sierra South (760) 376-3745.  Website info:  http://www.kernfestival.org

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