Free event and fun for all ages!

This free community event will celebrate the natural and cultural resources of the Dungeness Watershed and offer a fun and educational experience for all ages!

This event will be held at the Dungeness River Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The first part of the event will be dedicated to school children, and the public is invited to join from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating story of the Dungeness Watershed firsthand through interactive exhibits and demonstrations. A variety of organizations and agencies dedicated to the conservation and exploration of the watershed will be featured as exhibitors including the U.S. Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife, NOAA, National Park Service, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Peninsula Trails Coalition, Back Country Horsemen, North Olympic Salmon Coalition, and many more. 

The River Festival aims to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Dungeness Watershed by highlighting its environmental and cultural significance. We encourage visitors of all ages to join in learning about this vital resource.

For additional information about the River Festival or volunteer opportunities, please contact the River Center at 360-681-5637 or email [email protected]