Rick Bastasch
503-823-0275
rick.bastasch@ci.portland.or.us

WHAT: Portland Riverfest

WHEN: August 28th - September 7th, 2008

DESCRIPTION: Join the fun as Portland caps off the summer by celebrating the Willamette River. Riverfest offers a family-friendly chance to come to the river; take river tours; enjoy live music; learn first-hand about the river’s history, its environment, and its recent renaissance; clean-up the riverbank; and view river spectacles.

PUBLIC PHONE CONTACT: Rick Bastasch, 503-823-0275

WEBPAGE: www.portlandriverfest.org

ADMISSION: Most events are free, check website to confirm the price of a particular event

PRESENTING ORGANIZATION: Presented by the River Renaissance, a coalition of 8 city bureaus. (City of Portland Bureau of Planning, Bureau of Developmental Services, Bureau of Environmental Services, City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development, Office of Transportation, Portland Parks and Recreation, and the Portland Water Bureau). Various sponsors (check website)

EVENT ADDRESS: Along the Waterfront, South Waterfront, and various locations along the river.