Saturday, April 13, 2019
Washington River Festival and Missouri River Clean-up 2019
Rennick Riverfront Park - Washington, MO
Washington, MO is one of the most river-centric towns on the Lower Missouri River. The beautiful park overlooking the river is the ideal place to hold, not just a community river clean-up, but also a local river festival highlighting the town's connection to the river. We are looking forward to a Saturday full of river clean-ups, music, river education and good food on the banks of the Missouri.
Keep posted for more information!
You can register for this event here.
Volunteers on their way to tackle the trash along the banks of the Missouri River.
Missouri River Clean-up Information
Clean-up Date:
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
Clean-up Time:
9:00 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Please pre-register online here as we only have a limited number of spots available. If you arrive later than 10:00 a.m. it may not be possible to get you on a boat during the morning. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Clean-up Headquarters:
Rennick Riverfront Park - Washington, MO - See below for directions.
What we're doing:
Boats will ferry teams of volunteers to locations along the Missouri River for a couple hours to gather trash for later disposal. Volunteers that would rather work on land should let us know that when you register online.
What you get:
Volunteers will receive a free Big Muddy boat ride, cool t-shirt, trash bags, gloves, lunch and a reusable water bottle. A hot lunch will be served around noon to all volunteers! Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options will be available for folks. Please include dietary requests in your online registration so we make sure to order plenty. We'll also have a fun trash treasures contest, a favorite for kids and the young at heart. Be sure to hang on to those strange or interesting trash treasures you find during the morning clean-up!
What to bring:
Dress in layers for changing weather conditions. We'll clean-up rain or shine! Wear work-appropriate clothing. Long pants are strongly recommended as weeds and poison ivy can be thick. Sturdy shoes or boots are required; no flip-flops or open-toed shoes are allowed on boats. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and snacks to tide you over until lunch.
2019 Washington River Festival
We will also be hosting a River Festival the same day as the clean-up that will run from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The wonderful Gloria Attoun-Bauermeister, with the help of the amazing Washington River Festival Committee, has been putting this all together to support and benefit Missouri River Relief. This festival is a celebration of the river and Washington's ties to it! Here is some of what's going on so far.
Please check back periodically as we add new events and details.
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Fun, educational & informative booths from an extensive array of Missouri River partners and organizations
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A parade of local bands that will be jamming by the river
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A lineup of local food vendors to satisfy any craving
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An art auction featuring beautiful pieces from local artists
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Hands-on art & activities that provide fun for the entire family
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And so much more!
The dedicated Washington River Festival Committee - Thank you!
Directions to Rennick Riverfront Park in Washington, MO:
Northern Approach Route:
To Washington Riverfront Park Boat Ramp from I-70, either from the west or east (i.e. from north St. Louis, Columbia or Kansas City):
- Take I-70 east or west to Exit 193 (Warrenton, Highway 47)
- Head South on Highway 47, through Warrenton, then winding through the river hills.
- Stay on 47 as it joins up with, then leaves Highway 94.
- After about 23 miles, you’ll cross the Missouri River on a skinny bridge.
- Take a right on 3rd Street.
- Take a right on Market Street.
- Take a left on Front St.
- Take a right on Lafayette St., cross the railroad tracks and you are in the park. We want to park in the gravel lot downstream of the boat ramp. Take a right at the boat ramp, drive through the boat trailer parking, then park in the big gravel lot.
Southern Approach Route:
From St. Louis area to Washington Boat Ramp
- From I-270, take exit 5B to Interstate 44W/50W.
- After 25 miles, take exit 251 for Hwy 100 W.
- After 10 miles, turn right on Hwy. 47 (Franklin St.) in Washington.
- After a mile, take a left on 3rd St.
- Take a right on Market Street.
- Take a left on Front St.
- Take a right on Lafayette St., cross the railroad tracks and you are in the park. We want to park in the gravel lot downstream of the boat ramp. Take a right at the boat ramp, drive through the boat trailer parking, then park in the big gravel lot.