The 2009 Kern River Festival
Hosted by the Kern Valley River Council, a California Non-Profit Organization
Dates: April 18 & 19 ( Saturday & Sunday)
Location: Riverside Park in Kernville, California
Year first held: 1963 This is the 45th year for the Kern River Whitewater Races.
Host: Kern Valley River Council, a California Non-Profit Organization.
Schedule:
Saturday, 4/18 - Slalom practice, Poker Run, Brush Creek Races.
Sunday, 4/19 - Wildwater race, T.J. Citizen Slalom race (Junior Olympic qualifier).
Events:
Events include the Brush Creek Race & Triple Crown, Powerhouse Poker Run, Wildwater races, and the TJ Classic Slalom race. The Slalom, and Wildwater events are being held at
Riverside Park in midtown Kernville. The Poker Run will be on the Powerhouse (Lickety-Split) Run. All events have easy access for boaters and spectators.
The Brush Creek race has been expanded to the “Kern River Triple Crown” Racers will compete in three different events, with scores from each combining to determine the Triple
Crown Winner. The events consist of the Extreme Down River run through the falls, the Extreme Slalom, also at Brush Creek, followed by a run through the slalom course in Riverside Park on Sunday. Boaters must use
the same boat for all three events.
Also new for this year is an inflatable kayak class in slalom for the novice paddler, with all equipment, including PFD and helmet provided by Hyside and Sierra South. I.K.s will be
available to registered paddlers to use on Saturday for practice and Sunday for the race. This class and the use of the boats are available to all, from new to the experienced paddlers. This is a great opportunity
for those who have never paddled to get a chance to try this sport.
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! Saturday Sierra South will host a Happy Hour
with KRBC beer, soft drinks, and appetizers. Awards for the events that have been completed will be announced. The Festival Silent Auction and Raffle will be on Sunday.
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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