{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Radio Chatskill","title":"Riverfest Returns to Narrowsburg for 35th Year of Art, Music, and Community Fun","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":507,"description":"Riverfest returns to Narrowsburg this Sunday, July 27, celebrating 35 years of art, music, and community along the Delaware River — and this year, it's taking flight in more ways than one.Joining Radio Catskill this week, Ariel Shanberg, Executive Director of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA), previewed what festivalgoers can expect from this year’s milestone celebration, from crowd favorites like the River Dogs Parade to brand-new additions like the Avian Amble.“We’re overlooking the narrowest and deepest part of the Delaware, and it’s a chance for our community to get together to welcome the thousands of people who come every year,” Shanberg said. “You’ll discover great artisans, learn more about the incredible ecology of our area, hear live music on the main stage, and of course, bring your dog — or your canine-identifying pet — to be part of River Dogs on Parade.”New This Year: The Avian AmbleWhile the dog parade has become a Riverfest staple, this year marks the debut of the Avian Amble, a bird-themed street stroll encouraging feathered costumes and creativity.“Main Street’s just too short for a full parade, but just right for an amble,” Shanberg explained with a smile. Leading the Amble will be none other than the National Park Service’s “Hunky Eagle” — a crowd favorite not just for his wingspan, but his good looks. Leading up to the event, kids can join artist Adrian Holder Whiskey in a morning costume workshop to prepare their bird-themed attire.And don’t be surprised if the Amble takes on a theatrical flair. “We’re bringing back that tradition of street theater — there’ll be puppetry, street circus performers, and maybe even some birds rolling down Main Street,” Shanberg said.A Maker-Centered CelebrationShanberg, who’s been with DVAA for eight of Riverfest’s 35 years, emphasized the event’s maker spirit. “This festival really reflects the creativity of Narrowsburg year-round,” he said. “It’s a chore to put on a street festival, but COVID reminded...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q7XXsnSXT_u4mZLCn3chUorwDmUD_kWiB272D6emB18/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80N2Uy/OGY5MWUwZThkYTEw/NDVkZGM2ZGZkZDIw/ZjliOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}