The Friends of the Winooski River will hold the 2017 Onion River Race and Ramble on Sunday June 4th. Get your friends and neighbors and enjoy a paddle along the Winooski River between Bolton and Richmond. It promises to be a day of excitement, camaraderie, and fun! Proceeds will be used to protect and restore the Winooski River watershed. Details can be found at www.winooskiriver.org.
The Race and Ramble has a paddling class for everyone! Want to paddle but not race? Be a Rambler. Want to paddle as a family? Sign up for the Youth/Family class. Want to race but don't have a long or fancy boat? Join one of the Recreational classes. And of course, there are classes for the fast and furious! Sign up early as space is limited.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second, third in all racing classes, as well for Best Bow Ornament and/or Costume! Judging for the contest will take place at 10AM.

A light lunch by the Richmond Grange is included in your registration fee (only available for registered paddlers.) There will also be burgers and sodas for purchase from the local cub scout troop and music by the Friends' own Colin McCaffrey.
The Friends need volunteers too! Some of the volunteer slots are early so you can paddle too and your race fee will be waived. Info is found at the Friends website.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Winooski River with support from Umiak Outfitters, Clearwater Sports, Concept2, Vermont River Conservancy, VermontSUP, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Ben & Jerry's, Seventh Generation, the Richmond Grange and Cub Scout Troop 646. Additional food and prizes donated by One Radish Eatery, Red Hen Bakery, and KC Bagels.

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