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Stoneycreek River Whitewater Rendezvous

Friday May 20, 2022 All Day
Greenhouse Park1120 Tire Hill Road (Route 403)Johnstown PA 15905
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Description

Throughout the weekend there will be ongoing play in our Whitewater Park; opportunities to paddle the Stony Canyon on releases from the Quemahoning Reservoir (and other local rivers if Mother Nature is kind); music; boating vendors on hand to replace any broken gear; and food vendors to fuel our guests. This is a wonderful festival for the entire family and a fun introduction to our local waters. (you can safely watch if you aren't participating).



Who

Open to the public

Cost

Festival Entrance for the entire weekend: $10.00 per person; $10 to camp all weekend

How

No reservations required

More Info

Benscreek Canoe Club


"Please note: due to liability issues, we ask visitors to refrain from bringing alcoholic beverages to Greenhouse Park.  We have beer and wine for sale. Beer is supplied by Von’s United Beverage and Anheuser Busch. As usual we have a great selection of good beer: which we will post after much thought and tastings.  And folks, profit from beer and wine sales go to paying for releases. Please buy from us."


Schedule:  The release for the Rendezvous will be on FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.    FRIDAY RELEASE BEGAN AT 11 AM, AND HIT THE CANYON AT 2 PM.      Saturday/Sunday releases are normal releases beginning at 7 AM and hitting the canyon put-in by 10 am.

Friday: Downriver sprint race on Friday evening from Carpenter’s Park to Greenhouse Park (class II+).  Registration at Carpenter’s Park from 5:30 to 6:15. Cost $20 (which includes a Stonycreek Rendezvous t-shirt). Race starts at 6:30 PM.  See our Race Page for more info. Shiva Skydriver will play 8-11 pm. Friday and Sunday’s Releases are being provided by a generous donation from the Keel Haulers Canoe Club.

Note: due to liability issues, if the Ferndale gauge is 5 feet or over, the race will be cancelled.

Saturday:  Freestyle Rodeo at Greenhouse Park. Registration at 1:30 PM. Rodeo starting at 2:15 PM.  Spinelli Brothers will play 4-7  pm. Colebrook Road will be featured 8-11 pm. Saturday’s Release is being provided by a generous donation from our own Justin Horner.

Sunday:
Cleanup and Paddle.






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