RiverFest NewWest

Located along the New Westminster boardwalk, RiverFest is a free family-friendly festival that consists of activities, art and exhibits inspired by the River and will include: **Artists on the River Market **Annual Salmon Chowder Cook-off **River Tours **Famous Lucille Johnstone Work Boat Parade **Family Fun Zone **Live Music & Entertainment **Exhibitor Expo **Workshop and Presentations **Much, much more. For a complete list of what is happening throughout the week - **Visit the Fraser River Discovery Centre's website (www.fraserriverdiscovery.org); or **Check the Facebook events listings; and **Follow us on Twitter @RiverFestNW for regular updates. Established in 1980, BC Rivers Day is a province-wide event, that provides an opportunity to celebrate this province's spectacular river heritage. Held every year on the last weekend in September, events throughout the province attracts thousands of visitors in more than 100 communities. The success of this event led to the establishment of World Rivers Day in 2005, which coincides with BC Rivers Day and takes place in over 70 countries throughout the world. Formally known as Artists on the River, RiverFest – Inspired by the Fraser is produced by the Fraser River Discovery Centre.