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French Broad Riverfest set for June 15

By Lightning Reports, Published: May 21, 2024

The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, the town of Rosman, Conserving Carolina and Headwaters Outfitters are teaming up again to host the ninth annual Upper French Broad Riverfest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Champion Park in Rosman.

The free family-friendly event features hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Dozens of local environmental organizations will offer exhibits and activities, and Headwaters Outfitters will sponsor free tubing rides. Riverfest will also offer a full lineup of live entertainment from local musicians, including Band of the County Down, Voodhamma, Jenn and Owen, Mark Queen Band, Timberdoodle and Friend of the Forks. Local food trucks will be on site, too, including Travelin Dough, Local Harvester and Jenny’s Mini Doughnuts.

Visitors who come to the park a little early can also watch the beginning of the Hellbender 20-Miler Relay Canoe Race, sponsored by Headwaters Outfitters. The race coincides with Riverfest and is almost as fun to watch as it is to participate in. River conditions permitting, the relay will finish in the afternoon at Brevard’s Hap Simpson Park.