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BEER GARDEN
REGATTA
MOVIE NIGHT
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RIVERFEST
RiverFest is a two-day event occurring along the Androscoggin River in Simard Payne Park in Lewiston, Maine.
Featuring a kickball tournament, cornhole tournament, Regatta, food trucks, an artisan fair, beer garden, and a night of family-friendly activities, and a movie with Summer Fun and Films, this festival is free and open to the public.
Registration is required for the Kickball Tournament, Cornhole Tournament, Regatta, and to be a vendor at the artisan fair. More information is below.
Schedule of Activities
Friday, July 19th
(all activities in Simard-Payne Park)
Morning
Uplift LA Kickball Tournament
Midday
Beer Garden
Food Trucks (Jeff’s Jamaican & Rollin’ In The Dough)
Canoe Rentals
Guided Boat Tours – 12 pm
Afternoon (starting at 3 pm)
Shop Local Summer Fair
Canoe Rentals
Uplift LA Kickball Tournament Championship Game
Cornhole Tournament
Guided Paddle Tours of the River and Canals
Whoopie Pie Eating Contest with Nutty Netties Cafe
Evening (starting at 5 pm)
Happy Hour Specials – Beer Garden
Cornhole Tournament
Guided Paddle Tours of the River and Canals – 5:30 pm
Family Activities and Movie with Summer Fun and Films – 6 pm
Pinky D’s Food Truck
Halo Sips Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Saturday, July 20th
Morning (starting at 9am)
RiverFest Regatta Start Line @ Simard-Payne Park
Coffee, juice, water, and pastries for sale
11 AM Beer Garden Opens
Uplift LA Kickball Tournament
Hosted by the region’s rising professionals, the tournament features two fields of play throughout Friday. Teams of 10-12 will compete for a $100 team prize and bragging rights, and celebrate with an awards ceremony and social hour at the end of the tournament. Registration includes T-Shirt and $5 towards lunch at the food trucks.
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Cornhole Tournament
Hosted by Uplift LA, this tournament is perfect whether you’re a seasoned cornhole player or new to the game. Compete for a chance to win prizes while having fun, meeting new people, and connecting to community. $20 for a 2-person team, registration is required. Tournament play begins at 3:00 PM
RiverFest Regatta
A fun regatta that is supported by local rowing clubs and draws nationally within the rowing community. This event’s safety, registration, and execution is managed by Lewiston Rowing. Races run from 9AM-11:30AM, with excellent spectating on the John Jenkins pedestrian bridge. New this year paddlers of canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards are invited to paddle the course after the races.
For more information visit www.lewistonrowing.com/riverfest-regatta or email lewistonrowing@gmail.com.
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Beer Garden
The Valley Beverage Beer Garden will open by 11:00 AM both Friday and Saturday, overlooking the river and activities. The garden is large enough to offer casual seating, lawn games, and various pop-up shade tents. The garden has beer, wine, and cold drinks available. Friday and Saturday will feature coffee, juices, and prepared breakfast foods beginning at 8:30 AM on Saturday.
Boat Rentals
Webb & Sons Paddling Rentals will be offering canoes and kayaks for 30 and 60 minute sessions, launching from the Lewiston dock in Simard Payne Park. Life Vests and equipment are included, and this is a great way to see the cities’ skyline and canals.
Jonathan LaBonte, Auburn Transportation Director, avid paddler, and river history buff will offer guided tours of the River and Canals, Two, 60-minute tours will be leaving the dock at 12 PM and 5:30 PM. Bring your boat or borrow one!
Summer Fun and Films Activities
Activities start at 6 PM Party Palooga twining balloons, Face painting by Nora, Halo Sips – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Fun time Kidz bounce house, Celebration Photo Booth, free popcorn and water, and a special menu from Pinky D’s. Pre-movie entertainment includes music by Pallo Entertainment and a special live performance by Maine’s Got Talent Winner, JoAnna Hughes.
Featured Movie: Under the Boardwalk, rated PG
Food Trucks
Our Food Truck lineup for Friday, July 19th
Coffee and Juices available in the morning at the Valley Beverage Tent
Rolling in the Dough and Jeff’s Jamaican from 11:30 – 3 PM
Pinky D’s from 5 PM to 8 PM
