Join American Whitewater at The Deerfield RiverFest
Enjoy a weekend of paddling on the Deerfield River and then join us at Deerfield RiverFest at Berkshire East for live music, paddlesports vendors, and a silent auction to benefit American Whitewater's river conservation and recreation access work throughout the northeast.
For more than 25 years, American Whitewater has hosted the Deerfield RiverFest to celebrate the successful dam relicensing process that provides 32 annual whitewater releases on the Dryway section and 106 annual whitewater releases on Fife Brook section of the Deerfield River.
The main festival activities take place on Saturday evening from 5-10pm at Berkshire East, Charlemont, MA and provide entertainment for both paddlesport and non-paddlesport enthusiasts young and old. Admission to the event is $10 per person.
The Deerfield River Festival is a critical fundraiser for American Whitewater, and is one of their premiere events. All proceeds from the festival support American Whitewater’s conservation and access work throughout the Northeast including the dam relicense on the Deerfield and nearby Connecticut River.
American Whitewater needs your help! Volunteers are a key part of the success of Deerfield Fest. This is one of the easiest ways to help American Whitewater's river stewardship work, by helping us put on this critical fundraiser. Volunteers can reach out to Erin Buzuvis at