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2007 Clearwater Festival Connects Communities to the Hudson River
The 2007 Clearwater Music and Environmental Festival - The Great Hudson River Revival, returns to the banks of the Hudson River at Croton Point Park, in Westchester County, on Father's Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17, from 10am-8:30pm. Advance tickets are on sale on the Festival website, www.clearwaterfestival.org, offering up to 20% discounts from prices at the gate.
"The 2007 Clearwater Festival seeks to reconnect communities with the Hudson River. We want people to once again appreciate the beauty of the river, the importance of limiting shore development that obscure the view, as well as continuing our efforts to protect our environment," says Ron Aja, Outreach Events Director, who reports that advance ticket sales are at record levels this year.
Waterfront activities available throughout the weekend include boating, canoeing, and kayaking, as well as tours and sails on board traditional tall ships, including the Sloop Clearwater.
Legendary Musical Line-Up This year, Clearwater Festival features a phenomenal line-up of musicians, singersongwriters, and performers. Among the headline acts are: Cowboy Junkies, Buffy Sainte- Marie, Bruce Cockburn, Leo Kottke, Paul Winter, and the Bruce Mosky Band with Tony Trishchka.: Plus non-stop dance stage, children's entertainment, food court, superior craft products on sale, and more....
All five performance stages are powered with 100% sustainable alternative energy that includes solar, wind and biodiesel.
On the festival grounds, guests can wander through the open-air markets, finding bargains on superior juried craft, handmade and imported goods, a food court serving natural and international food, and an activist area.
Green Living Expo Clearwater Festival will again stage a Green Living Expo, featuring environmentally friendly products and services to help make homes and businesses sustainable. Education presentations and seminars describe new and innovative ways to conserve energy and build upon the traditional efforts of renew, recycle, and reuse, as well as products that enhance energy efficiency.
For those who like the outdoors, Clearwater Festival now offers an audience campsite at Croton Point Park next to the festival grounds. Only 300 camping passes are available for $120 per adult, which includes a weekend Festival pass. Amenities are rustic but do include restrooms, grills, and picnic area. For reservations, call 1-800-67-SLOOP/1-800- 677-5667.
Tickets are available now and there are early bird discounts. They can be purchased by calling 1-800-67-SLOOP or online at www.clearwaterfestival.org. There will be free shuttles from Croton Train Station to Croton Point Park and the Clearwater Festival.
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