Gauley River Festival

Gauley Festival…join American Whitewater for an evening in celebration of Whitewater and the great outdoors!

DATE: September 22 – 24, 2006

LOCATION: Nicholas County Veterns Memorial Park; Route 19, Summersville, West Virginia

The festival will feature live entertainment, a whitewater marketplace, beer, and a silent auction where you can pick up some awesome outdoor gear. The Gauley River Festival is a critical fundraiser for American Whitewater and is our largest fundraising event.

All proceeds from the festival support American Whitewater’s conservation and access work throughout the Southeast. Come out and join us for a weekend of great paddling, exciting competitions, live entertainment, and the infamous silent auction.

Camping is available on the festival grounds Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at a rate of $5 per person/night. Dogs are discouraged in the campground, however camping is available for dogs at a rate of $5 per dog/night

Getting There & Details

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Phone
914-586-2355
Website
www.americanwhitewater.org
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