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The Dolores River Festival had strong turnout this year after being canceled for two years because of the pandemic. (Courtesy Dolores River Festival)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Lots of summer time fun was had at the Dolores River Festival Saturday as about 1,400 people gathered at Joe Rowell Park to hear live music, relax on the river and socialize.<\/p>\n

The 17th annual event put on by Greater Dolores Action has officially rebounded from pandemic cancellations in 2020 and 2021, said organizer Susan Lisak.<\/p>\n

\u201cAttendance was very strong, even better than prepandemic levels. In 2019, we had about 1,100,\u201d she said. \u201cI think the reason for the good turnout is that people were so happy to go to a bigger event and come together as a community. We have not had that in a while.\u201d<\/p>\n

Attendees enjoyed eight bands that performed back to back on separate stages. While one band played, the next band set up on the second stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople said the music lineup was especially good \u2013 a lot of variety, from hip-hop to rock to zydeco,\u201d Lisak said. \u201cThere was lots of dancing!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"The
The Dolores River Festival featured eight bands, with music ranging from rock to hip-hop to zydeco. (Courtesy photo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The all-day festival was blessed with fine weather with temperatures in the 80s and cloud cover to screen the sun.<\/p>\n

Attendees perused more than 100 vendors selling a variety of merchandise food and drinks. Water education and safety information was provided by Dolores River Boating Advocates and the Montezuma County Search and Rescue team<\/p>\n

\"People
People danced and wore costumes during the Dolores River Festival Saturday at Joe Rowell Park. (Photo courtesy Alan Klein)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Unfortunately, the free raft rides were canceled because of the low river flows from the ongoing drought.<\/p>\n

The flow of 320 cubic feet per second was too shallow for weighted rafts, but it was enough for kayaks to float the town run and enjoy some whitewater.<\/p>\n

\"Boaters
Boaters float the Dolores River during the festival. (Courtesy Dolores River Festival)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Afterward, costumed boaters held a parade through the festival grounds.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the strong attendance, the tradition of the Dolores River Festival will continue next year, Lisak said. The bump in revenues also allows Greater Dolores Action to fund more river enhancement projects.<\/p>\n

\"More
More than 100 volunteers helped to put on the Dolores River Festival. (Courtesy photo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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