2nd Annual Copper Basin River Fest

All kinds of fun races, from bikes to rubber ducks, will be had at the Copper Basin River Fest in McCaysville, Georgia / Copperhill, Tennessee on August 20, 2011 beginning at 7 AM.

The first race of the day is the Adult Bike Race. This race begins at Horseshoe Bend Park at 7 AM and ends at the Copperhill Baseball Park. There is a $10 entry fee. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

The Kid’s Bicycle Race begins at 8:30 AM at Horseshoe Bend Park. It is a race for children ages 6 to 12. There is a $5 entry fee. Prizes will be given to all children.

Next up is the Business Kayak Race at 10 AM. It begins at Horseshoe Bend Park and ends at Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking. Entry fee is $50. A trophy will be awarded to the winning business and will be up for grabs next year. Prizes will also be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place.

A Tube Race will start at 3 PM. Put your tubes in at McCaysville City Park and race to Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking. Entry fee is $20. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded.

The last race of the day is at 6 PM and is the Rubber Duck Race. Purchase a duck from a local merchant, put it in the river at McCaysville City Park and the first one to cross the finish line at the Old Steel Bridge wins! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded.

This event is sponsored by the Tri Cities Business Association. For more information and to register, call 706-492-6014.

Directions to Horseshoe Bend Park are: north on Hwy 5 (Blue Ridge Highway) until it ends, right on Hwy 60 and then right on River Road. Follow to the park entrance on your right.