Narrowsburg News

Jane Luchsinger
Posted 8/21/12

Over 2,000 people enjoyed themselves while browsing more than 70 craftsmen that filled Main Street last Saturday at Riverfest in hopes to find that special treasure. Riverfest has several unique …

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Over 2,000 people enjoyed themselves while browsing more than 70 craftsmen that filled Main Street last Saturday at Riverfest in hopes to find that special treasure. Riverfest has several unique qualities that have continued through the years. Vendors are chosen based on their original crafts, no manufactured products are permitted. A dog parade opens Riverfest and live musical entertainment fills the day. We also can’t forget the popular poster auction that happens only once a year at Riverfest.

Twenty-five years ago, Riverfest was the inspiration of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) as a means to bring people to Main Street at a time when Main Street was evolving to where it is today. While gallery programs serve the arts community, they also are another way to bring visitors to our shops and restaurants. As grant money to support the arts diminishes, the profits from Riverfest are necessary and fund about one third of the gallery programs offered each year by DVAA. This year the poster auction set a new record, with the highest price paid, $2,600, for the poster created by resident Vera B. Williams. Congratulations, Vera!

DVAA has been an anchor to our economy on Main Street for 40 years and will celebrate its Ruby Anniversary at a gala event on October 17 (mark your calendar now). Further details will follow as we get closer to the date.

With Riverfest such a success, we cross our fingers that the efforts of the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) are also rewarded as the Sullivan Renaissance judges review the NBG 2015 project, which includes the creation of walking trails, lighting the welcome sign at the bridge, trees on Kirk Road and more. Awards will be announced on Monday, August 10. No matter what happens, we all get to enjoy the beautification efforts of the NBG. For 15 years the NBG has worked hard to win Sullivan Renaissance grants to fund Tusten beautification. Good luck, NBG.

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