RENO RIVER FESTIVAL NEWS RELEASE – Renowned as the kick off to the summer events season in northern Nevada and known as one of the toughest whitewater competitions on the circuit today, the Reno River Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2013 – May 11 – 12. This year’s event brings out some of the world’s top paddlers for a weekend filled with exciting whitewater competition, free music, tons of industry vendors and tempting eats, free fishing and camping clinics and a kids play area that includes none other than a zip line across the famed Truckee River.
Below is the complete schedule of events for the 2013 Reno River Festival:
Friday, May 10
12 noon. – 5:00 p.m. On-Site Registration
Saturday, May 11
9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. Yoga in the Park with 24 Hour Fitness
10:00 a.m. Outdoor Expo, Kids Area, Cabela’s Outdoor Area, On-Site Registration Opens
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Freestyle Preliminary Rounds
11:00 a.m. – 12 noon Cabela’s Fishing Kayaks Clinic
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Music in the Park: Buster Blue
12 noon – 1:00 p.m. Cabela’s Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices Clinic
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cabela’s River Wading and Fly Tactics Clinic
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Music in the Park: Whitney Myer
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cabela’s Truckee River Set Up and Tactics for the Spin Fisherman
3:00 p.m. – :004 p.m. Cabela’s Canoe Camping Gear and Trip Ideas for Our Area
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Music in the Park: Mark Sexton Band
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Music in the Park: Keyser Soze
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Freestyle Finals
8:00 p.m. Awards: Freestyle
Sunday, May 12
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Park with 24 Hour Fitness
10:00 a.m. Outdoor Expo, Kids Area, Cabela’s Outdoor Area Opens
10:00 a.m. SUP Competition
11:00 a.m. – 12 noon Cabela’s Fishing Kayaks Clinic
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Music in the Park: Oddly Enough
12 noon – 1:00 p.m. Cabela’s Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices Clinic
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cabela’s River Wading and Fly Tactics Clinic
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Music in the Park: GrooveSession
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cabela’s Truckee River Set Up and Tactics for the Spin Fisherman
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cabela’s Canoe Camping Gear and Trip Ideas for Our Area
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Music in the Park: Jelly Bread
5:00 p.m. Awards: SUP, Slalom, Boatercross
The Truckee River Whitewater Park is located just blocks from Reno’s 24-hour gaming excitement and other attractions including dining and nightlife, golf, skiing, hiking and bike trails, lakes and a selection of art museums and galleries. For more details about the 10th annual Reno River Festival presented by Subaru of America, visit www.RenoRiverFestival.com or call 775-784-9400 x 119.
The Reno River Festival is held at the Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield located in the heart of downtown Reno’s Old Southwest, named one of “Best Neighborhoods in America” by Men’s Journal magazine and recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of “America’s Coolest River Walks.” Hosting top whitewater athletes from around the world, the city’s $1.5-million Whitewater Park is within steps of the downtown Reno gaming and entertainment corridor including a range of dining options, entertainment venues, museums, theaters, hiking and biking trails and a selection of renowned hotel-casinos offering fully customizable weekend getaway packages. The Reno River Festival is presented by Subaru of America.
