GREEN RACE FESTIVAL
29th ANNUAL GREEN RACE FUNDRAISER, RIVER CLEAN UP FILM PREMIERE, and FESTIVAL
When: Nov 1st & 2nd, 2024
Where: The Green River Ranch, 3851 GREEN RIVER COVE ROAD SALUDA, NC 28773
What: Green Race Festival, Film Premiere and Green Race restoration Fundraiser
Cost: $30 for Saturday night party (includes camping)
$50 for Friday & Saturday Day night camping & party
4WD STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
NO RVS OR CAMPERS THIS YEAR.
Kids under 12 are free.
The entire Green River Cove has been drastically affected by the hurricane, including the festival site. As the entire field was under water, there is a lot more sand than grass. Expect Green Race Festival meets Burning Man conditions.
The 29th Annual Green Race will be Friday & Saturday night (Nov 1-2) down at The Green River Ranch. Located just over a mile downstream from Fish Top Access area we will have awards, camping, music and the film premiere of “New Dawn”. The primary focus for this year is to raise money to restore the Green River.
All cars parking at The Green River Ranch must have purchased a CAR and festival pass. We recommend 4WD only with the current conditions.
FOOD: There will be Mountain View BBQ Friday & Saturday night and Praise Cheese on Saturday.
Space is. VERY limited this year- especially cars. Please carpool!
There are no refunds for this event.
Schedule
Friday 5PM – Gates Open at the Green River Ranch
Saturday 11:30AM River Clean Up Meeting at the Green River Ranch
12:00PM – 5PM Green River Clean UP
12PM – 3PM FREE Green Race Live Fundraiser begins! The live show includes a ‘Science of the Flood’ presentation from geologist and Green Racer Philip Prince – How the Green River Changed My Life Video Contest – In the field coverage of clean up – Presentations From Manufacturers Regarding Gear Auction – Commentary About Past, Present, and Future Green Race – Live Artist Productions
5 PM – Green Race Festival Begins
6 PM – Late Shifters Play
9PM – Silent auction (online and in person) ends
9:15PM – Video Contest and “New Dawn” Premiere
11PM DJs
River Clean Up Details
Mandatory meeting at Green River Ranch at 11:30am for all river clean up volunteers. We will be breaking up into 2 groups, which will have a 1-2 project leaders. Please come dressed for the river with durable gloves and good shoes. Bring boats and rafts to paddle. River clean up volunteers will each get $50 in raffle tickets for the raffle on Saturday night.
We are going to have 2 crews going out to clean the river.
Hammer Factor Crew – On Foot
The Hammer Factor Crew will be hiking up river from Fish Top and cleaning out the river on foot. There will be spots where you cross the river, so you will get wet. This will be a long, physical day so be self support and bring large backpacks with trash bags and gloves. This is a very technical hike. Wear good traction shoes – no hiking boots.
River Crews: The goal is to get as much trash as possible from the river and up to within 10 feet of the road. Rafts and kayaks are both good crafts for the task at hand. The river will be low and there will be points that you will scrape, but it is possible. Prepare to be in and out of the water. Wear PFDs, helmets, river shoes, and gloves. We’ll start at the Green River Ranch and make our way to the next bridge. 3.3 miles.
Looking forward to gathering once again on the first Saturday of November!