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Press Release - July 26 2006

Lytton River Festival in 2006

The Lytton River Festival is a celebration of two great rivers—the Thompson and Fraser—and their historic and present role in the colourful community of Lytton.

The Interior Salish First Nations people lived along these magnificent rivers for over 10,000 years and are an integral part of the River Festival. These rivers are solidly integrated into their culture.

Saturday is the filled with family-oriented events. Kids love the challenge of a climbing wall, the Table 23 Improv group that does an afternoon performance just for them, the face painting, and a host of other things to keep them happy, laughing and smiling.

The event begins on Friday with the afternoon Farmer's Market. This popular market is full of locally grown fruit and produce, most of it organically grown. You'll find great tasting, fresh, home grown fruit and produce that has been baked to perfection by the Lytton sun.

Friday evening entertainment centers on two groups: Flat Busted, 3 female vocals from Spences Bridge that do great rock ‘n roll, and Jason Burnstick and his band. Jason is an award winning musician who does Blues with Latin overtones.

Saturday's events begin at 8:00 am and run all day, ending with a street dance and performance by Gerald Charlie and the Black Owls Blues Band. Non-stop activities include whitewater rafting specials ($99), street theatre, kayak demonstrations, fiddlers and bands, salmon bake, and a river film celebration.

Sunday is highlighted by a First Nations Pow Wow. Dancers and drummers in full regalia entertain and enchant viewers with their dances that celebrate the two great rivers that are art of their heritage.

Festival organizers are proud that no admission is charged for the two day event.

This is your invitation to become part of an event that celebrates the important role that these two great rivers have played in Lytton's history and culture. Come for a day or stay all weekend; you'll be glad you did.

For more information go to www.riverfestival.ca

Contacts:

Bernie Fandrich, Event Coordinator, (250) 455-2296 festival@kumsheen.com
Tom Dall, Village of Lytton, (250) 455-2355 hotspot@lytton.ca
Mayor Chris O'Connor, Village of Lytton, (250) 455-2246 sleetsis@telus.net
Peggy Chute, Chamber of Commerce, (250) 455-2523