River Cleanup Festival

River Cleanup Festival
September 16, 2023

Spend the weekend showing your appreciation for the water in our lakes and rivers by participating in the River Cleanup and fun events of the Watershed Festival.

Tentative Event schedule

Event Details

Volunteer for the river cleanup -
September 16, 2023 9am-12Pm
remove trash from our river
county-wide

+ Register to remove trash along a section of the Blue River or one of its tributaries to improve ecosystem health
+ Supplies provided
+ All ages welcome
+ Volunteer as a Team Lead to support other volunteers, sign up with a group, or register as an individual.
+ Each team will be assigned to a section of the river to remove garbage along the river bank from 9 to noon
+ Volunteers invited to party with us at the Historic Park in Frisco. Free lunch, beer, music and awesome prizes (see below)

Team Leader Volunteer Duties

+ Team leaders are those who are willing to take the extra step, pick up supplies prior to the cleanup, and support the team.
+ Reach out to Kendra Tully (719) 838-1525 with questions

2023 registration not yet open

+ Reach out to Kendra Tully (719) 838-1525 with questions

Less water means a concentration of contaminants. Now more than ever, river habitat needs our help to ensure pollutants stay out of the water. Your participation as a volunteer or contribution as a sponsor proves you are an advocate for healthy waterways and riparian habitat. Remove garbage from the waterway to restore a healthy riparian ecosystem, enjoy time outdoors, make friends, and win amazing prizes! Prizes include local gift cards and swag.

river cleanup volunteer party -
September 16 12-2:30Pm
Free Volunteer Lunch, Beer, Music
Frisco Marina Park

+ River cleanup volunteers celebrate a job well done with free lunch, beer, music and awesome prizes at the Marina Park in Frisco from noon to 2:30pm
+ Music by Ms. Amy and the Jet Set
+ Beer from Angry James - beer release of a small batch, brewed specifically for Blue River Watershed Group in honor of the golden stonefly.
+ Sandwiches from Whole Foods

+ Non-volunteers are welcome to join for the free music

SummitUP - SUP Races
September 16 1:30-3:30Pm
Stand UP Paddle Races
Frisco Marina Beach

+ Sign up for fun stand up paddleboard (SUP) races
+ Costumes and pets encouraged
+ Free SUP and IK rentals from Colorado Rafting Company
+ Participants 10 and up welcome
+ Reach out to Kendra Tully (719) 838-1525 with questions

2023 registration not yet open

Angry James Beer Release Party
September 15 4:00-9:00Pm
The Pad - Silverthorne

+ Join us for the freshest taste of Angry James Brewery with a new small-batch brew name TBD specifically crafted as a tribute to the Blue River

+ AMAZING raffle from Cutthroat Anglers with crazy great fly fishing swag, local gift cards, and more!
+ All raffle sales, a portion of sales from pints and 4-packs is donated to the restoration planning of the Blue River through Silverthorne
+ Free live music
+ No rsvp or registration, just show up

Fun Run @ Broken Compass Tap Room
Date TBD 9:30-12:00Pm
Broken Compass Brewery- Breckenridge

+ Join us for the Broken Compass Brewing for a 5k-ish, fun run event that starts and ends at this awesome taproom in Breckenridge
+ Run, walk, jog - whatever goes! Complete the course and celebrate with us and a FREE, local craft brew at the finish line
+ Start windows will be available at10:00 & 10:30 AM
+ Learn more about the event series

Volunteers needed - register here

2023 registration not yet open

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga -
Dates TBD 8:30& 10:30am classes
Maggie Pond, Breckenridge

+ Enjoy the beauty and connect with the Blue River at Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga with Bhava Yoga on Maggie Pond
+ Registration required
+ Equipment and instructions included in registration fee
+ No experience necessary

Use promo code WATER to benefit the Watershed Festival

Plein Air Painting -
August 28 1:30-5:30Pm
The Pad- Silverthorne

+ Local artists show their talent while painting the beautiful Blue River vistas from North Pond
+ Paintings will be showcased at The Pad after 4pm
+ A favorite painting will be selected for a $200 prize
+ Free live music starts at 4pm
+ A portion of proceeds from A-bar go to river restoration efforts
+ Free, no registration required

Fly Casting Lessons -
August 28 @1:30Pm & 2:30PM
North Pond Park - Silverthorne

+ Local Trout Unlimited Chapter leader will offer fly casting lessons
+ Fly rods provided
+ Free, fill out an interest form to save your spot

Interest form, registration not required

Sponsors
be the change

+ 5,000 Grant Sponsor

+ 3,000 Cutthroat Sponsor

+ 1,000 Kokanee Sponsor

+ 500 Rainbow Sponsor

enter the raffle - in person at the frisco Historic park

Proceeds go directly to education, promotion, and restoration of the Blue River. WIN WIN!
Join us August 27th at the Frisco Historic Park for an in-person raffle.
12:00pm-2:30pm
ITEM DESCRIPTION:

ORVIS Fly fishing rod and reel! Provided by Breckenridge Outfitters.

RAFFLE DETAILS:
Blue River Watershed Group Raffle License #2022-17527. Ticketholders can contact Kendra Fuller (719) 838-1525 with questions or to verify the winner. Ticketholder must be present to win.

Become a sponsor

Join the basin-wide effort for lake and river restoration, education, and appreciation by becoming a sponsor!

Sponsorship Form

Cutthroat Sponsor - Watershed Festival

$3,000.00

Radio advertisement recognition
Event poster recognition
Prominent banner placement (Sponsor provides banner)
Social media recognition
Website recognition

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Kokanee Sponsor - Watershed Festival

$1,000.00

Event poster recognition
Prominent banner placement (Sponsor provides banner)
Social media recognition
Website recognition

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Rainbow Sponsor - Watershed Festival

$500.00

Banner placement (Sponsor provides banner)
Social media recognition
Website recognition

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Thank you for a successful 2020 & 2021 River Cleanup, both years we have used ~200 volunteers to remove over 2,000 pounds of trash from the river each year!

Header photo courtesy of Bill Linfield