Gallipolis River Recreation Festival

Gallipolis River Recreation Festival *2020 Gallipolis River Recreation Festival - **POSTPONED**
Tentative Date: September 12th, 2020 Detailed Festival Schedule Coming Soon!!

07/04/2024

Parade has been moved to 6:00 pm. Rotary Mile at 5:30 pm.

07/04/2024

We are disappointed to announce that unfortunately, due to the extended weather forecast for today, the fireworks company contracted for this evening has made the decision to cancel the fireworks for tonight. There will be no rescheduled date. Entertainment for this evening will continue as planned and concessions will be open. Updates regarding the parade will be announced at 2:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone in the City Park!

🌟River Rec T-shirts On Sale Now!!🌟2024 River Rec T-Shirts are now available!!! Available in Red, Gray, and Blue and in s...
07/02/2024

🌟River Rec T-shirts On Sale Now!!🌟

2024 River Rec T-Shirts are now available!!! Available in Red, Gray, and Blue and in sizes from Youth Medium - 5XL!!

💲 Price: Starting at only $25! ($25+ depending on size)

👉 Order Here: https://bcmr.printavo.com/merch/galliachamber

07/02/2024

📢IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING RIVER REC📢

As most of you know, the forecast for Thursday is showing the possibility of showers and thunderstorms. We are monitoring the radars and will make the final decision regarding the parade at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 4th. The parade is scheduled to begin at 4:00. As of this time, all scheduled activities including the parade and fireworks are a “go” as scheduled. Please be advised we will keep you posted by social media and news affiliates.

🌟 Get ready for another unforgettable River Rec Festival! 🌟Join us as we kick off the festivities on Wednesday, July 3rd...
06/26/2024

🌟 Get ready for another unforgettable River Rec Festival! 🌟

Join us as we kick off the festivities on Wednesday, July 3rd with Gospel Night in the Gallipolis City Park, starting at 6:00 PM. Local church groups will be performing and there will be concessions available for purchase.

Then, on July 4th, the excitement continues with a day packed full of fun activities:

🎆 8:30 AM - Baby tot Sparkler Contest: Bring your little sparklers for a morning of cuteness! Register on-site at 7:30 AM or pre-register online at https://tinyurl.com/5n7nrmfz

🌟 10:30 AM - Gallipolis Junior Women's Club Talent Show: Show off your talents and dazzle the crowd! Pre-registration required at https://tinyurl.com/River-Rec

🐶 11:00 AM - Raina's Grooming Salon Annual Dog Race (Weiner Dogs and French Bulldogs only): Watch these adorable pups race to victory! This year Raina’s is opening the races up to French Bulldogs as well!!! Email [email protected] for a registration packet or visit Raina's Grooming Salon for a paper application!

🐢🐸 12:00 PM - Lloyd Danner Turtle and Frog Races: Cheer on your favorite terrapins and amphibians in this quirky race, led by the Lions Club!

🎈12:00 PM - Holzer’s Inflatables and Bouncy Castles will be open from 12-6 completely free of charge, thanks to Holzer's sponsorship!

🎯 2:00 PM - Holzer Post Acute's Senior Bingo Hour: A bingo bonanza for our beloved seniors! No registration necessary.

🏃‍♂️ 3:30 PM - Rotary Mile: Lace up your running shoes and join the race! Register at the Shake Shoppe on 2nd Ave on July 4th.

🚩 4:00 PM - Independence Day Parade: Be part of the festive procession! Register at https://tinyurl.com/3xtbfcru

👑 5:15 PM - River Rec Pageant Winners Announcement: There's still time to register for our dazzling pageants! Visit http://www.gallipolisriverrecpageants.com/ for details, registration closes 5/10

And as the evening unfolds, get ready to groove to the beats of:

🎶 5:30 PM onwards - Live Performances by Johnny Staats & the Delivery Boys, Connor Christian, and The Sensational Soul Brothers

Finally, we're capping the night off with a spectacular Firework Display at 10:00 PM!

Don't miss out on this epic celebration of community, talent, and fun!🎇🎶

Thank you to Rutland Bottle Gas for your generous contribution towards this year's River Recreation Festival, we truly a...
06/24/2024

Thank you to Rutland Bottle Gas for your generous contribution towards this year's River Recreation Festival, we truly appreciate it!!!

06/20/2024

🎉 Thank you to all our incredible sponsors for supporting the 59th annual Gallipolis River Recreation Festival!

The River Recreation Festival, which began 59 years ago as a passion project of Bud McGhee and Marianne Campbell, continues to thrive thanks to your generosity. While the Chamber's mission is to Support, Strengthen, and Promote our local businesses, Bud and Marianne envisioned a free community event to celebrate Independence Day, complete with local vendors, family entertainment, Fireworks, and much more.

Each year, the costs of our grand celebration increases, and this year we're just shy of our goal. We're still seeking sponsors to help us uphold Bud and Marianne's vision of a free celebration of our community and our independence. If you'd like to contribute, please contact Bob at the Chamber (740-446-0596 or [email protected]), visit us at 16 State St., or donate directly at Paypal.me/galliacoc

Once again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year's River Recreation Festival. We look forward to celebrating with you all in July! 🎆

06/18/2024

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to Ohio Valley Bank for being a supporter of River Rec from Day 1!!! OVB is always there for our community and we couldn't be more grateful for them!!!

🐶GET READY TO RACE! 🐶 Raina's Grooming Salon's annual dog race is coming back to the River Rec Festival and this year, t...
06/11/2024

🐶GET READY TO RACE! 🐶

Raina's Grooming Salon's annual dog race is coming back to the River Rec Festival and this year, they're opening it up to French Bulldogs as well as Weiner Dogs!!! Races begin at 11:00 am on July 4th in the Gallipolis City Park

Click the link below to download the application, once complete, you can turn it in to either the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, or Raina's Grooming Salon. You may also email completed applications to [email protected].

https://tinyurl.com/RRDogRace

A huge Thank you to El Toril for their contribution towards this year's River Rec Festival!!! Because of their generosit...
06/11/2024

A huge Thank you to El Toril for their contribution towards this year's River Rec Festival!!! Because of their generosity, the Kids Train Rides this year in the City Park from 10AM - 2 PM will be completely free for everyone!!! We truly appreciate it!!

If you'd like to find out how you can get involved in this year's festival, contact the Chamber today, we are looking for volunteers and have a few more sponsorship opportunities available! Help us make this River Rec Festival one of the best yet! 🎇🎇🎇

🎤✨ Calling all talented individuals! ✨🎤Don't miss your chance to shine at the Gallipolis Junior Women's Club Talent Show...
06/10/2024

🎤✨ Calling all talented individuals! ✨🎤

Don't miss your chance to shine at the Gallipolis Junior Women's Club Talent Show during this year's River Rec Festival! Whether you sing, dance, juggle, or have any other amazing talent, we want to see it! 🌟

📅 When: July 4th @ 10:30 AM
📍 Where: Gallipolis City Park during the River Rec Festival

To register, simply visit the link below or contact the chamber at [email protected] or 740-446-0596.

https://tinyurl.com/GJWCTalentShow

Thank you WesBanco for your contribution towards the 2024 River Rec Festival!! We appreciate all you do for us and our c...
06/10/2024

Thank you WesBanco for your contribution towards the 2024 River Rec Festival!! We appreciate all you do for us and our community!!!

06/07/2024

We have another amazing sponsor to thank today, The Wiseman Agency!!! Thank you for bringing us one step closer to our goal for this year's River Recreation Festival!!! As a Patriot Sponsor, your support means the world to us and helps ensure the festival is a success year after year.

We do still have a few sponsorship opportunities left, if you're interested in getting involved, contact the Chamber today!

06/06/2024

Thank you to G&J Pepsi for being a valued sponsor of this year's River Rec Festival! As the official drink of River Rec, their support is crucial in making our event a success and keeping everyone hydrated. We truly appreciate G&J Pepsi's commitment and generosity to our community.

River Rec thrives each year thanks to our amazing community, and we rely on the support of generous sponsors like G&J Pepsi to make the festival happen. If you're interested in getting involved and becoming a River Rec Sponsor, please contact Bob or Hailey at the Chamber.

06/05/2024

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Amherst Madison Gallipolis, one of our Firework Sponsors for this year's River Rec Festival! Thanks to their generous support, the 4th of July fireworks display will be launched from one of their barges, making it even more spectacular and visible for our entire community to enjoy. Thank you for your contribution towards River Rec, we couldn't do it without you!

We look forward to celebrating with you all and making this festival unforgettable!

Fresh outta the roaster: Silver Bridge Coffee's River Rec Blend and Chamber of Commerce Blend Coffee!!!! Back by popular...
06/03/2024

Fresh outta the roaster: Silver Bridge Coffee's River Rec Blend and Chamber of Commerce Blend Coffee!!!!

Back by popular demand, our River Rec blend is a wonderful mix of Caramel, Hazelnut, Coconut and Vanilla!

We also received some feedback last year requesting an unflavored version so we asked Silver Bridge to help us with our new Chamber of Commerce blend!! Its a bold blend with intense flavor and a smooth body, the perfect blend for a good classic cup of coffee!!!

Bags are:
1 for $12
2 for $20

All proceeds go towards making the River Recreation Festival happen each year!

How to order:
1. Stop in at the Chamber M-F 8-4 at 16 State Street
2. Get ahold of us at 740-446-0596 or [email protected]
3. Find us at First Friday or the Gallia Grown Farmers & Makers Market

🌟Early Bird River Rec T-shirt Sale!!🌟2024 River Rec T-Shirts are now available!!! Don't miss out on the Early Bird deal ...
05/31/2024

🌟Early Bird River Rec T-shirt Sale!!🌟

2024 River Rec T-Shirts are now available!!! Don't miss out on the Early Bird deal running now until June 9th, all t-shirts are $5 off!! Available in Red, Gray, and Blue and in sizes from Youth Medium - 5XL!!

🗓️ Early Bird Special: Now until June 9th
💲 Price: Starting at only $20! (After 6/9, shirts will be $25+ depending on size)

Don’t miss out on this fantastic deal. Order your shirts today and get ready to rock Stars & Stripes on the River!

👉 Order Here: https://bcmr.printavo.com/merch/galliachamber

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59th Annual Gallipolis River Rec Festival
59th Annual Gallipolis River Rec Festival

🎉 Thank you to all our incredible sponsors for supporting the 59th annual Gallipolis River Recreation Festival! The River Recreation Festival, which began 59 years ago as a passion project of Bud McGhee and Marianne Campbell, continues to thrive thanks to your generosity. While the Chamber's mission is to Support, Strengthen, and Promote our local businesses, Bud and Marianne envisioned a free community event to celebrate Independence Day, complete with local vendors, family entertainment, Fireworks, and much more. Each year, the costs of our grand celebration increases, and this year we're just shy of our goal. We're still seeking sponsors to help us uphold Bud and Marianne's vision of a free celebration of our community and our independence. If you'd like to contribute, please contact Bob at the Chamber (740-446-0596 or [email protected]), visit us at 16 State St., or donate directly at Paypal.me/galliacoc Once again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year's River Recreation Festival. We look forward to celebrating with you all in July! 🎆

Thank You Ohio Valley Bank!!!
Thank You Ohio Valley Bank!!!

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to Ohio Valley Bank for being a supporter of River Rec from Day 1!!! OVB is always there for our community and we couldn't be more grateful for them!!!

Thank you to The Wiseman Agency!!!
Thank you to The Wiseman Agency!!!

We have another amazing sponsor to thank today, The Wiseman Agency!!! Thank you for bringing us one step closer to our goal for this year's River Recreation Festival!!! As a Patriot Sponsor, your support means the world to us and helps ensure the festival is a success year after year. We do still have a few sponsorship opportunities left, if you're interested in getting involved, contact the Chamber today!

Thank you Amherst Madison Gallipolis!!!
Thank you Amherst Madison Gallipolis!!!

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Amherst Madison Gallipolis, one of our Firework Sponsors for this year's River Rec Festival! Thanks to their generous support, the 4th of July fireworks display will be launched from one of their barges, making it even more spectacular and visible for our entire community to enjoy. Thank you for your contribution towards River Rec, we couldn't do it without you! We look forward to celebrating with you all and making this festival unforgettable!

Thank you to the City of Gallipolis for your dedication to making the River Recreation Festival a success year after year!! From blocking city streets, directing parade goers and traffic, to the use of the City Park and much, much more their support is invaluable to us here at the Chamber of Commerce and we couldn't be more grateful!!

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