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\"Rafters,
Rafters, paddleboarders and kayakers ride the waves during the Dolores River Festival parade.<\/span>du1-i-syn<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Organizers announced that the popular Dolores River Festival will return this year after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

The all-day music festival is set for June 4 at Joe Rowell Park starting at 10 a.m. It is organized by Greater Dolores Action<\/a>, a community group that sponsors outdoor events and environmental projects.<\/p>\n

There will be bands, two stages, free raft rides, local beers and food, vendors and summertime activities including a boating parade.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so happy to be back celebrating the river and live music. It is a breath of fresh air,\u201d said Scott Clow, event organizer and vice chairman of Greater Dolores Action.<\/p>\n

\"Festival
Festival attendees dance to the music of Funkdafari at a previous Dolores River Festival.<\/span>Journal file<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The festival music director is Aaron Lemay, of Inner Orbit Sound System<\/a>. Susan Lisak, of the Dolores Chamber of Commerce, is organizing the vendors and marketing.<\/p>\n

Lisak said she often was asked when the festival would return.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe community really missed it, and getting this back on track feels like a light at the end of the tunnel,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Dolores River Boating Advocates<\/a> will provide guided raft rides, outfitted with new safety equipment.<\/p>\n

Camping will be available at the park, and friendly, leashed dogs will be allowed.<\/p>\n

Bands are being booked by Inner Orbit, and a music lineup will be announced closer to the event, Clow said.<\/p>\n

Fundraising for the music festival takes place during the Dolores Mountain Film in November. Like many fundraisers during the pandemic, attendance was down, Clow said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re rebuilding and are optimistic,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Dolores River Festival<\/a> typically draws 1,500 to 2000 attendees. It is in its 17th year.<\/p>\n

Fort Lewis College conducted two economic-impact studies on the festival, and GDA plans two present the findings to the Dolores Town Board soon.<\/p>\n

To become a vendor or sponsor for the festival, email outreach@doloresriverfest.org<\/a> for general inquiries. To volunteer, email info@doloresriverfest.org<\/a> or call Susan Lisak at 970-426-9902.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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