From: sbranch@well.sf.ca.us (Kim Clancy)
Subject: Gauley Festival
Organization: Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 23:57:11 GMT


Reprinted with permission (imagine that) from American Whitewater
Journal

1992 Gauley Fesitval...bigger and better!
    So your're planning on heading down to good ole West Virginny
to do a little paddling and check out the annual AWA Gauley
River Fesitval come fall.  In that case, we'd better let you know
where to find us.  After darn near busting the seams last year, the
1992 Gualey Fest will introduce an exciting new feature--elbow
room.  When the crownd converge on the evening of September 26, it
will be at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park on Route 19
in Summerville, West Virginia (see map).
     Not only dest this new site put us closer to the Gauley
put-in; but now, when you go to sample the fabric on those choice
Marketplace goods, you'll have a better chance of grabbing the
actual sale merchandise rather than some unknown part of the guy who
just stuffed in beside you.  We'll also finally be able to provide
you with stress-free parking and vastly improved camping
facilities.
     Add these new conveniences to the standard Gauley Festival
highlights--non-stop whitewater videos, an ever-expanding
Marketplace, the famous Silent Auction, our incredible high-stakes
raffle, foot-tapping music and a wide array of food slections
(would you believe even a clam bar???)--and you come out with a
real fine time for all.
     So what's in store you might ask.  Things are just beginning
to come together, but there's enough in place to whet your
appetite.  For starters, music will be provided by Focal Point--a
nd member of the
Bluegrass Wildwater Association's Paddling Film stupendous,
on-the-edge video footage that you won't want to miss.  Scott
assures us that this latest whitewater collection will keep you wet
all night long.
     As always, the Gauley Festival Marketplace will offer the
latest irresistible whitewater and outdoor gear available.  There's
guaranteed to be a bargain or two to be had--so bring your
ckbook and plan on doing some shopping.  To date, we've learned
that the exhibitor roster will include:  AIRE, Airtight
Inflatables, American WhRidge
Rider Mountain Bikes, Riversport, Sidewinder, Starlight Cases, Surf
Dog Products, Tight Skirts, Weirwolf Enterprises, West Virginia
Rivers Coalition, Wilderness Expeditions, Wilderness Systems,
Wildwasser Sport USA (Prijon).
     Not bad for a preliminary lineup!  Remember also that most of
these manufacturers and outfitters (as well as a whole slew more
who can't make it down for the fesitval) have donated
top-of-the-line merchandise to be had at the Silent Auction.
Boats, paddles, drysuites, paddle clothing, rackmost?  Auctioneer Supreme
Chris Koll will be
happy to note your bid.  And who knows, maybe if its high enough,
he won't even insult you out with your buddies and join us on to enjoy the
world's largest off-the-river whitewater extravaganza and help
support the rivers you love.

There`s more, but I'm tired of typing...camping info ($3 a night
ia, NY 12464.
I called the editor and she sent my first issue out before I even
mailed my check.  Anyway..come to the festival,
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