The art barge race during the Petaluma River Revival is definetly a spectator favorite, full of creativity and imagination. Photo courtesy Petaluma River Revival.
Next weekend’s free Rivertown Revival on the McNear Peninsula along the Petaluma River will raise money for the Petaluma River Heritage Center, a project of Friends of the Petaluma River. Naturally, then, the shindig will boast dozens of green and eco-conscious components, too.
Organizers have implemented an aggressive zero-waste policy with all vendors; working with Sonoma County’s own Green Mary on the events’ landfill diversion goals. Guests are encouraged to bring their own water bottles for filling at the multiple water stations, and food vendors will be using compostable servicewear.
No plastic bottles will be sold.
What’s more, with limited parking in the area, guests are encouraged to utilize the massive bike valet organized by the Sonoma County Bike Coalition.
Heck, even the event producers are green; Clementine Eco Events, a Petaluma company, specializes in events that are mindful of environment and ecology by minimizing the footprint on the local community as a whole.
The Revival itself, scheduled to take place between July 28-31, certainly is shaping up to be unforgettable. There’ll be live music, art barges, local vendors and plenty of food and beverages to enjoy. Also, costumed volunteers will be celebrating (through dramatic re-enactments) the early twentieth century, the time when the Petaluma River was the third busiest waterway in the state.
Our advice: Go early, and have a blast.
