The 3rd Annual Spring Running Riverfront Festival

The Spring Running is a celebration of life in, on and along the Kennebec River. The festival celebrates and promotes the historic, cultural and economic connections of Augusta to the spring herring run and the Kennebec River. The event runs at Mill Park, and Old Fort Western. Local artisans will have their products for sale at Mill Park beginning Friday, June 13th, from 3-7pm, and the event will be in full swing from 10am-5pm on Saturday, June 14th. Rain date is Sunday, June 15th. The Spring Running draws multigenerational visitors who want to connect with the revitalized Kennebec River and have a good time doing it!

Admission to the event is free, courtesy of our sponsors and organizers. Please take the time to thank them!

Location

The festival will be held at Edwards Mill Park, and Old Fort Western in downtown Augusta. The Park was the site of the dam that blocked the passage of anadromous fish species for over 150 years, and Old Fort Western, the oldest surviving wooden fort in the United States. Ample space, at Edwards Mill Park allows diverse opportunities for visitors to experience hands on learning.

Supporting Organizers

  *  City of Augusta
  *  Capital Riverfront Improvement District
  *  Kennebec Valley Trout Unlimited
  *  Maine Dept. of Marine Resources
  *  Maine Rivers
  *  Maine Sea Grant Program
  *  Old Fort Western
  *  Time & Tide Resource Conservation Development Area
  *  The Calumet Club
  *  University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Our Vision/Mission:

A festival that celebrates and promotes the historic, cultural and economic connections of Augusta to the spring herring run.

Our specific goals for the event:

1. To educate about the historical, cultural and economic role of the Kennebec rivers herring run in Augusta
2. To include business, non profits and governmental support and collaboration
3. To promote understanding of connection between a sustainable and healthy river, and sustainable and healthy communities.

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