Parties On The Parkway
Join us for the Parties ON the Parkway 2022 season!
In 2022 the River Parkway Trust will celebrate 30 years of memorable events with an updated Parties program that includes FOUR incredible parties this year. Our goal for the reformed Parties ON the Parkway program is to connect YOU to the protected Parkway properties while supporting the River Parkway Trust. Tickets for the 2022 season will go on sale Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
SYCAMORE ISLAND PROGRESSIVE DINNER
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022LOCATION: SYCAMORE ISLANDPRICE: $75TIME: 5 PM
Enjoy an evening of exploration, entertainment, and exceptional food and beverages at the Sycamore Island Progressive Dinner. You’ll have the chance to see recently completed property improvements and learn about the River Parkway Trust’s work to restore wildlife habitat. As you make your way around the property, you’ll enjoy appetizers and drinks, with a final stop where a delicious barbeque dinner will be served. The evening will conclude as the sun sets on the San Joaquin River.
THREE PERSPECTIVES ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022LOCATION: RIVER CENTER RANCH HOUSE
PRICE: FREETIME: 6 PM
Join these photographers as they travel together capturing the world’s beauty from three different perspectives. Newton Seiden, Joseph Hawkins, and Michael Goldring are friends and talented photographers who have taken many trips together but with styles so unique you won’t know they are standing in the same place. Each artist has a distinct shooting style that has created this intriguing exhibit. See if you can guess what photos belong to which trip at this artist reception. Bring your family and friends to the River Center to enjoy refreshments and appetizers with the artists. This exhibit will be featured in the Ranch House throughout the month of June for visitors to enjoy.
FARM TO TABLE DINNER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022LOCATION: SUMNER PECK RANCHPRICE: $150TIME: 5 PM
Spend an evening under the Harvest Moon at the River Parkway Trust’s newest property Sumner Peck Ranch. During the cocktail hour, you’ll enjoy the night’s unique entertainment while bidding on silent auction items. A fabulous farm-to-table dinner will be served in the vineyard. Other surprises will make this a night to remember.
HARVEST HOME: A FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL AMERICANA MUSIC
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022LOCATION: RIVER CENTERTIME: 12 PM PRICE: $25, KIDS UNDER 12: FREE
The River Center's American roots music festival is back again at the historic Riverview Ranch with a line-up of local and regional bands for your listening and dancing pleasure. The event features the best in acoustic traditional music with performers not often featured in local venues: Gilly Girls Band (Bluegrass, Old-Time, Gospel), Dos Valley Trio (Old Time), Pipe on the Hob (Celtic), Bad Actors (Contemporary bluegrass), and Sycamore Bend (Original bluegrass). Larry Cusick will call a family square dance with music by Dos Valley Trio. Food trucks and cold beer! Sound by Kinney Live Audio.
EVENT SPONSORS: Karana Hattersley-Drayton, Paul Halajian Architects, Dave and Rhonda Herb, Fresno Folklore Society, Sue Wirt, Reza Assemi
The River Center's American roots music festival is back again at the historic Riverview Ranch with a line-up of local and regional bands for your listening and dancing pleasure. The event features the best in acoustic traditional music with performers not often featured in local venues: Gilly Girls Band (Bluegrass, Old-Time, Gospel), Dos Valley Trio (Old Time), Pipe on the Hob (Celtic), Bad Actors (Contemporary bluegrass), and Sycamore Bend (Original bluegrass). Larry Cusick will call a family square dance with music by Dos Valley Trio. Food trucks and cold beer! Sound by Kinney Live Audio.
EVENT SPONSORS: Karana Hattersley-Drayton, Paul Halajian Architects, Dave and Rhonda Herb, Fresno Folklore Society, Sue Wirt, Reza Assemi