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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250807
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URL:https://mariettaohio.org/events/rivers-trails-and-ales-festival-9/
SUMMARY:Rivers Trails And Ales Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Rivers\, Trails &amp\; Ales Festival (RTA Fest) is a grassr
 oots outdoor enthusiast event held annually in Marietta\, Ohio\, nestled i
 n the Appalachian foothills. The 2025 festival is scheduled for August 7
 –10\, offering a vibrant mix of outdoor activities\, local culture\, and
  community spirit.\n\n\n\n🌊 Rivers: Paddle &amp\; Raft Events\nMarietta
 \, situated at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers\, serves as
  a prime location for water-based activities. Participants can engage in v
 arious events\, including:\n\n\n 	\nMighty Muskingum River Raft Race: A un
 ique race featuring homemade\, non-motorized rafts navigating the Muskingu
 m River\, culminating near the Harmar Bridge.\n\n 	\nGlow-in-the-Dark Padd
 le: An evening event where paddlers adorn their vessels with LED lights or
  glow sticks\, creating a luminous spectacle on the water.\n\n\nKayak rent
 als are available through the Marietta Adventure Company for those without
  their own equipment.\n\n\n\n\n🚴 Trails: Cycling &amp\; Hiking Adventur
 es\nThe festival showcases Marietta's extensive trail systems\, offering a
 ctivities for all skill levels:\n\n\n 	\nMountain Biking: Explore over 30 
 miles of single-track trails in the Marietta City Trail System\, with addi
 tional routes in nearby Wayne National Forest and Mountwood Park.\n\n 	\nR
 oad Cycling: Scenic group rides through Washington County's rolling landsc
 apes\, suitable for various experience levels.\n\n 	\nTrail Running &amp\;
  Hiking: Guided runs and hikes\, including excursions to Broughton’s Nat
 ure and Wildlife Education Area.\n\n 	\nTortoise &amp\; Hare World Champio
 nship: A fun\, timed race where participants aim to finish with minimal ti
 me variance\, embracing the event's playful spirit.\n\n\n\n\n\n🍺 Ales: 
 Local Brews &amp\; Entertainment\nThe festival's beer component has grown 
 significantly\, featuring:\n\n\n 	\nBeer Festival: Held on Saturday\, Augu
 st 9\, at East Muskingum Park\, offering a selection of Ohio-brewed ales f
 rom local breweries.\n\n 	\nFood Trucks &amp\; Live Music: Enjoy diverse c
 uisines from local food trucks and live performances by regional bands\, e
 nhancing the festival atmosphere.\n\n 	\nVIP &amp\; General Admission Tick
 ets: VIP tickets provide early access\, exclusive glassware\, and addition
 al drink tokens\, while general admission offers standard access and a sou
 venir cup.\n\n\n\n\n\n🎉 Family-Friendly &amp\; Community-Centered\nRTA 
 Fest is designed to be inclusive\, with activities catering to all ages an
 d abilities:\n\n\n 	\nGnome Hiking Event: A whimsical hike for children\, 
 encouraging exploration and imagination.\n\n 	\nBuckley Island Exploration
 : A paddle and hike event exploring the historic Buckley Island\, once a c
 rossing on the Underground Railroad.\n\n\nThe festival is free to attend\,
  with certain events requiring tickets. Proceeds support local initiatives
  like Marietta Main Street and the Marietta City Trail Fund.\n\n\n\nFor th
 e most current information on events\, schedules\, and ticketing for the 2
 025 festival\, visit the official website: Rivers\, Trails &amp\; Ales Fes
 tival.
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CATEGORIES:Events,Festivals,Outdoor Recreation
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