Packages are available starting at $105 per person for lodging and admission to the Grand Tasting and the Bluesapalooza Festival.

For complete details visit Mammoth Mountain Events.

This Years Artists:
Los Lobos – 5:00pm – 6:15pm
Tommy Castro Band 3:25pm – 4:25pm
Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings 1:50 – 3:05
Albert Cummings 12:20pm – 1:30pm
Curtis Salgado 11:00am – 12:00pm

For tickets call 530-295-3496. Tickets might be available at the gate if the event is not sold out.

For complete event and artist details visit: http://www.colomablueslive.com/

Save the Date: Monday, June 9, 9am – 4pm, EarthTrek Camp 2

The 11th Annual Headwaters Institute – American River Seminar is 7 weeks away. I am working with Scott Scheu for the 3rd year to plan a great lineup of speakers, workshops, and presentations. This is an educational opportunity specifically designed for river guides. Outfitters, business owners, community members, and anyone who is interested in learning about the American River watershed are welcome to attend.

Presenters include Bill Center, Mark Dubois, Jeff Mount, and Tab Berg We are once again excited to have Wild Things bring their amazing live animals show (for those of you who attended last year, they brought a beaver, cougar, eagle, owl, and a rattle snake). There will be ample time between each session for socializing, raffle prizes, and of course snacks and lunch (which are included).

Help Wanted: There is plenty to do to make this seminar successful, so if you are interested in helping out either with planning or on the day of the event, please email Tessa: tsibbs @ gmail DOT com or Scott: mrbfetus @ yahoo DOT com.

We ask that you please forward this email to river managers, guides, and anyone in the community who might enjoy learning more about the American River. We ask that you encourage your guides to attend the seminar and help spread the word.

Event details for 2008 American River Rendezvous:
Date: Monday, June 9, 2008
Location: Earth Trek Camp 2
Time: 9am-4pm Educational workshops
The event will be followed by the Trailfest (same location) from
6-10pm (dinner, dancing, beer, wine)
Cost: $15 or FREE with a ticket to the Trailfest (tickets are $40 at
the door, or outfitters can purchase them for $35 in advance)
Who: guides, outfitters, community members, store owners, government officials, anyone interested in the American River

Thanks!

Tessa Sibbet
tsibbs @ gmail DOT com
530-391-5213

The Line Up:

• Saturday, 4/19 – Raft Races, Slalom practice, Poker Run, Brush Creek Race (pending FS permit approval).
• Sunday, 4/20 – Wildwater race, T.J. Citizen Slalom race (Junior Olympic qualifier).

Events:
Events include the Wildwater races, Raft races, Brush Creek Race (pending FS permit approval), Powerhouse Poker Run, and the TJ Classic Slalom race. The Slalom, and Wildwater events are being held at Riverside Park in mid-town Kernville. The raft races will take place upstream of the bridge in Kernville, above the Park. The Poker Run will be on the Powerhouse (Lickety-Split) Run. All events have easy access for boaters and spectators.

For complete details visit http://www.kernfestival.org/

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15 and spread the word to fellow boaters about this great opportunity to see old friends, check out the latest gear, find deals at the swap meet, and get the latest on what you can do to help save the rivers you love.

The festival will be in the Sacramento area on Saturday, March 15, 2008, from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. at the Waldorf School in Fair Oaks, overlooking the American River.

Festival Highlights:

• A chance to see old friends and find new boating buddies!
• A pavilion full of the latest kayak and whitewater gear from your favorite retailers.
• Swap meet — buy and sell used boats and gear.
• Live and silent auction with loads of great gear, including a 12′Hyside cataraft, a 14-foot Aire Tributary raft and hardshell kayaks!
• Seminars and workshops, such as the latest on river conservation, howto organize an international expedition trip, and tips on how to run rivers safely during the spring snowmelt.
• Adventure films, live entertainment and delectable edibles.

Visit the Festival site www.californiariversfestival.org for up-to-the-minute info about items in the auction and swap meet, and for more details about the workshops, films and other activities.

A big thanks to our California Rivers Festival sponsors and donors: Aire, All-Outdoors, Clif Bar, Clavey River Equipment, Current Adventures, Hyside Whitewater Inflatables, Jack¹s Plastic Welding, K-Bill D.J. Services, Kokotat, Maravia, Northwest River Supplies, Pacific River Supply, Patagonia, The River Store, Seal Line, Sierra Mac, Sierra Nevada House, Sierra Outdoor Center, Sotar, Teva, Tributary.

Directions to the Waldorf School: located at 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks. From US-50 towards Placerville, take the Sunrise Blvd. exit (Exit 18) and turn left at the light onto Sunrise toward Fair Oaks. After crossing the American River, turn left onto Fair Oaks Blvd. Turn left onto Bannister Road.