The 16th Annual Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival continues this weekend in Marietta
Callum Huck, 5, of Marietta goes through the Warrior Course at the 16th Annual River Trails & Ales Festival Friday in Marietta. The festival continues Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Brett Dunlap)
Piper Howiler, 10, of Barnesville, Ohio goes through the Adventure Course at Muskingum Park in Marietta as part of the Rivers Trails & Ales Festival which continues through the weekend. (Photo by Brett Dunlap)
Colton Huck, 7, of Marietta goes through the Warrior Course Friday at Muskingum Park in Marietta as part of the Rivers Trails & Ales Festival. The festival continues Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Brett Dunlap)
People participating in the Gnome Hike Friday at the Ohio Islands National Wildlife Refuge as part of the 16th Annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival in Marietta. The festival continues throughout the weekend. (Photo Provided)
People bike along the walking path in Muskingum Park in Marietta as part of the River Trails & Ales Festival on Friday. The festival continues through Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Brett Dunlap)
A number of people participated in the Guided Historic Walk around Marietta. The tour is part of the 16th annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival happening in Marietta. The festival continues through the weekend. (Photo Provided)
A group of road and mountain bikers did a ride around Marietta Friday morning after Marietta was recognized as an International Mountain Biking Association Trail Town as part of the 16th Annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival in Marietta. The festival continues throughout the weekend. (Photo Provided)
Callum Huck, 5, of Marietta goes through the Warrior Course at the 16th Annual River Trails & Ales Festival Friday in Marietta. The festival continues Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Brett Dunlap)
Piper Howiler, 10, of Barnesville, Ohio goes through the Adventure Course at Muskingum Park in Marietta as part of the Rivers Trails & Ales Festival which continues through the weekend. (Photo by Brett Dunlap)
Colton Huck, 7, of Marietta goes through the Warrior Course Friday at Muskingum Park in Marietta as part of the Rivers Trails & Ales Festival. The festival continues Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Brett Dunlap)
People participating in the Gnome Hike Friday at the Ohio Islands National Wildlife Refuge as part of the 16th Annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival in Marietta. The festival continues throughout the weekend. (Photo Provided)
People bike along the walking path in Muskingum Park in Marietta as part of the River Trails & Ales Festival on Friday. The festival continues through Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Brett Dunlap)
A number of people participated in the Guided Historic Walk around Marietta. The tour is part of the 16th annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival happening in Marietta. The festival continues through the weekend. (Photo Provided)
A group of road and mountain bikers did a ride around Marietta Friday morning after Marietta was recognized as an International Mountain Biking Association Trail Town as part of the 16th Annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival in Marietta. The festival continues throughout the weekend. (Photo Provided)
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MARIETTA – The 16th annual Rivers Trails & Ales Festival continues Saturday and Sunday in the historic Muskingum Park and around the Marietta area.
The festival brings over a thousand locals and tourists together to hit local rivers, trails and ale providers with a celebration of outdoor adventure and community.
The festival provides hiking, biking and paddling activities for all ages and skill levels. The festival invites attendees to explore the scenic rivers, wooded trails and streets of Marietta.
Visitors can experience live music on Saturday during the Beer Fest, featuring performances by local artists. Attendees will have a selection of food trucks and browse a variety of local community organizations along the riverfront. The Beer Fest will feature a ticketed tasting event with a curated selection of brews from across the region.
SATURDAY
* 8-9 a.m. — Yoga with Natalie Ball at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park
* 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Tots and Trikes Mini Trail Ride at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails/Kids)
* 9 a.m. — Guided Nature Hike with a Ranger at Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge-Vistors Center (Trails)
* 9 a.m. to noon — Gnome Adventure Hike and Nature Explore at Beverly Island (Trails)
* 9 a.m. to noon — Nature Hike at Beverly Island (Trails)
* 9 a.m. to noon — Youth and Adult MTB Skills Clinic at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails/Kids)
* 9 a.m. — Historic Lock Thru Paddle at Lock-Thru Paddle Launch Site (River)
* 9:30 a.m. — Group Trail Run at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 10 a.m. — Mountain Bike Group Trail Ride at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 10 a.m. — Gravel Bike Ride at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 10 a.m. — Road Bike Group Ride at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — RTA Warrior Course at Festival HQ- Muskingum Park (Kids)
* 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Kid’s Fun Zone near Warrior Course at RTA Headquarters (Kids)
* 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — E-bike Demo with Marietta Adventure Co. and Aventon at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park
* Noon — Gnome Adventure Hike and Creek Explore at Broughton Nature Park (Trails/Kids)
* 1 p.m. — All about EBikes! by Aventon at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 2 p.m. — Family Fun Bicycle Ride at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails/Kids)
* 2-6 p.m. — Foam Party! at Festival HQ-East Muskingum Park (Kids)
* 3-7 p.m. — Kid’s Fun Zone near Beer Festival-RTA Headquarters (Kids)
* 3-7 p.m. — RTA Adventure Expo at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park
* 3-7 p.m. — RTA Beer Fest VIP Admissions at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Ales)
* 4-7 p.m. — RTA Beer Fest General Admissions at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Ales)
* 3:30-6:30 p.m. — Face Painting at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Kids)
* 7:30-8 p.m. — Tortoise and Hare World Championship at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 8 p.m. — Raffle Drawing at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park
* 8 p.m. — Allie Colleen with special guest Evie Schaffer at Adelphia Music Hall (Ales and Music)
SUNDAY
* 8:30 a.m. — Guided Nature Hike at Broughton Nature Park (Trails)
* 9 a.m. — Buckley Islands Exploration Paddle/Hike at Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge (Trails/River)
* 9-11 a.m. — Tots and Trikes Mini Trail Ride at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails/Kids)
* 9-11 a.m. — RTA Warrior Course at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park
* 9:30 a.m. — Group Trail Run at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 10 a.m. — Mountain Bike Group Recovery Trail Ride at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 10 a.m. — Road Bike Group Ride at Festival HQ-Muskingum Park (Trails)
* 1 p.m. — Mighty Muskingum River Raft at Regatta Indian Acres Boat Ramp (River)
* 1 p.m. — Gnome Adventure Hike at Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge (Trails/Kids)
* 7 p.m. — G. Love and Special Sauce at Peoples Bank Theatre (Ales and Music)