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Welcome to the 2008 Reno River Festival!

We’re excited to say that we’re entering our fifth year of competitions on the Truckee River and this season you can expect adventures both in and out of the water with everything from boating to mountain bike speed trials and fun runs, bringing a whole new class of competitive athletes to America’s Adventure Place May 9–11, 2008.

The Reno River Festival has earned a reputation for showcasing world-class kayaking at its best and this year, the free downtown event expands to not only include additional athletic competitions, but also high-energy concerts, food for every craving and a beer garden featuring hand-crafted microbrews.

With a new vision and new ownership under Reno River Festival LLC, the 2008 Reno River Festival is gearing up to be the biggest, most adrenaline-infused competition in the outdoor arena. So grab your gear, whether it’s paddles, pedals or running shoes and get ready for the experience of a lifetime in Reno-Tahoe, America’s Adventure Place.

The Truckee River Whitewater Park, home of the annual Reno River Festival, is located just blocks from Reno’s 24-hour gaming excitement and other America’s Adventure Place attractions including golf, skiing, hiking and biking trails, lakes and a host of art museums, galleries and shopping and dining venues.

For the most up-to-date information on this year’s event click here or to request media credentials for 2008 just fill out this form and send it back.

The 5th annual Reno River Festival is held in the heart of downtown Reno in the booming Riverwalk district at the city’s $1.5-million Truckee River Whitewater Park. Fast becoming America’s most exhilarating outdoor adventure showcase, the Reno River Festival attracts world-class athletes from all parts of the globe, May 9 – 11, 2008. The 5th annual Reno River Festival is presented by Reno River Festival LLC in Reno-Tahoe, America’s Adventure Place.

Media Contact
Betsy McDonald
775-784-9400 x 119
betsy@RenoRiverFestival.com