Whitman County- The Port of Whitman County invites the community to attend its eighth annual Snake River Family Festival on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Boyer Park and Marina (1753 Granite Road, Colfax, WA 99111).

The event features a free barbecue lunch and Ferdinand’s ice cream, while supplies last, live music by musician Sammy Eubanks, river-related exhibits, and fun activities for all ages. Admission, parking, and activities are free and open to the public.

Exhibitors will include the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, Shaver Transportation Company, Northwest RiverPartners, and the McGregor Company. Festival attendees can enter to win a half-day, guided Hells Canyon jet boat tour for two from Snake River Adventures by visiting each exhibitor booth and receiving stamps on their event passport. Raffle winners will be announced at the band stage at 1:30pm.

The Port of Whitman County hosts the Snake River Family Festival each year to highlight the importance of the Columbia-Snake River System (aka Marine Highway M-84) to Whitman County and the surrounding area.

“The Snake River Family Festival is an opportunity for Whitman County to come together and celebrate our river system,” Commission President Kristine Meyer said. “Our river system supports a multitude of industries in Whitman County. We rely on it for freight transportation, power, and recreation opportunities. It’s not just a river. It’s a way of life.”

For more information, please visit the event Facebook page or the Port website.

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 About Boyer Park and Marina

Just a short distance from Colfax and Pullman, Boyer Park and Marina is a recreational oasis on the Snake River. The park includes a campground, marina, day-use area, and swimming beach. Boat gas is available from a floating fuel dock. The park also boasts the 3.5-mile Snake River Trail, a pedestrian and bike trail that stretches from historic Almota Creek, through Boyer Park and on to the base of Lower Granite Lock and Dam.

About the Port of Whitman County

The Port of Whitman County is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all citizens of Whitman County through industrial real estate development, preservation of multi-modal transportation, facilitation of economic development and provision of on-water recreational opportunities. For more information about Port properties and ongoing projects visit the Port website, www.portwhitman.com.