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River Festival Excitement in Lytton, B.C.
Sep 1st, 2006 Celebrating nearly 10,000 years of river history and adventure, the annual Lytton River Festival unites the spirit of the past and the vitality of the present, to create a weekend of action and fun for the whole family. Join this wonderful community each Labour Day Weekend, as they pay tribute to the dynamic role of the Fraser & Thompson Rivers, in Lytton heritage. All ages are invited to participate in the lively schedule of events, which begin on Friday evening with an Art Show and great live music. Saturday and Sunday continue with whitewater rafting, gold panning, famous Lions breakfasts, climbing wall, children’s theatre, kayak demonstrations, street theatre, clowns, bannock & bean bake-off, farmers fresh produce market, craft booths, art shows, great food, old-time fiddlers, river films & active river-related displays, chainsaw carving, and more. Saturday evening is filled with entertainment as activities continue with delicious traditional salmon bake dinners, great live bands, Saturday night street dance, fire dancers and the best small-town fireworks in the land. The First Nations community has played a vital and respected role in the history of Lytton; and so too are they an important participant of the River Festival celebrations. Be part of the customs and heritage, as the area First Nations host a traditional PowWow, dip-netting demonstrations, games and delicious bannock and salmon treats. The reverence of tradition, the beauty of the regalia and the compelling music & dance combine to create a powerful and moving cultural experience you will want to share. You won’t want to miss the exhilarating action of the River Raft Races, held on the Thompson River from Frog Rock to the Jaws of Death. Future (next generation) river rafters can test skill and nature at the ’12 & under Kid’s Homemade Toy Raft Race’ on the Nicoamen River. Challenges and excitement for river-lovers of all ages ! While in Lytton, be sure to visit the Museum & Caboose, and take a leisurely stroll through the village, enjoying the beautiful old buildings and awesome river views. Check out the free shuttle bus service provided on Saturday evening – sponsored by the local rafting companies; this courtesy provides safe travel between the area campgrounds and the village festival sites. With charming small town accommodation, outstanding regional campsites, quaint food spots and friendly people – Lytton becomes your perfect weekend vacation destination. For complete information on the River Festival, check out www.riverfestival.ca
Contact Information
Name:	Gold Country Communiites Society
Address:	Box 933 Cache Creek, BC, CA V0K 1H0
Phone:	1-877-453-9467
Fax:	1-877-453-9467
Email:	info@exploregoldcountry.com
Web Site:	www.riverfestival.ca

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