Is Your Raft Ready, Registered and Rocking?

August 13 and Riverfest 2011 are rapidly approaching. It's time to get your RiverFest rafts ready to race. Entries are coming in for "Anything that Floats Parade" happening at RiverFest 2011, taking place at French Broad River Park on Saturday, August 13 from 1 PM to 7 PM, sponsored by Prestige Subaru and Southeastern Sports Medicine. Teams currently registered include The Blackbeard Buddies,Happy Holidaze and non-profits like The French Broad Fall Fest.
"We expect about 50 more, and it's not too early to register your team," said Dave Russell of RiverLink, "So gather your co-workers, family, friends, etc., get out the glue guns and duct tape, and be creative in crafting your floating work of art."

Winners are declared in categories including most creative, best use of recycled materials, ugliest, best theme, funniest, and people's choice. With a prize for the overall best float as determined by our panel of judges.

The registration form is available by clicking here. The only rules are that the vessels must float and be powered by wind, muscle, sun or other non-motorized activity and removed from the festival grounds upon completion of the race. The deadline for registering "yachts" for the "Anything That Floats Parade" is Wednesday, August 10. There is no better way to advertise your cause and your creativity and have so much fun in the sun!

Located in Asheville's River Arts District, RiverLink is a regional organization spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River watershed as a destination where everyone can work, live and play.