Elevate Magazine Hosts Charlotte Adventure Sports Festival

Elevate Magazine will host the Charlotte Adventure Sports Festival on Saturday, May 13 from 2-8 pm at Latta Park in Dilworth. Proceeds will benefit the U.S. National Whitewater Center under construction and slated to open June 15, 2006 just 10 minutes from center city Charlotte.

Charlotte, N.C. (PRWEB) April 26, 2006 -- Elevate Magazine will host the Charlotte Adventure Sports Festival on Saturday, May 13 from 2-8 p.m. at Latta Park in Dilworth. The first of what is slated to become an annual event, the festival brings together athletes, outdoor outfitters, and gear vendors for a celebration of outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and healthy, active living. Proceeds will benefit the U.S. National Whitewater Center under construction just 10 minutes from center city Charlotte.

Kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and other sports will feature prominently as Latta Park becomes outdoor adventure central for the day. A family area will include activities to appeal to the young outdoor enthusiast in everyone, including tricycle racing sponsored by Bicycle Sport and fun activities for kids and families.

On the concert stage, performances throughout the day will include Americana artist Dave Childers and the Modern Don Juans, rock and roll newcomers The Sammies, and local bluegrass favorites the Moonshine Racers. Local restaurants including Mac’s Speed Shop and Dilworth Neighborhood Grill will serve a variety of different specialties throughout the day.

Tickets are on sale now through http://www.bandtastic.com/USNWC and though local retailers Jesse Brown and Bicycle Sport. Adult admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door and includes beer, wine, food, and entertainment. Children under 12 are free with a paying adult. Event sponsors include Sun & Ski Sport, Superior Fitness Systems, Girl Scouts, REI, Bicycle Sport, Sugoi, Jesse Brown, Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Bud Select, 106.5 The End, 96.1 The Beat, Lazyday.com, LKNFun.com, and Sports Connection.

About The U.S. National Whitewater Center:
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental learning center. Opening in June 2006, the Center will feature the only multi-channel recirculating whitewater river on the planet, along with mountain biking trails, a climbing center, challenge courses, a conference center, and more. The Center, situated on 300 acres of Catawba riverfront wilderness, has been designated as an Olympic training facility by the U.S. Olympic Committee. For more information about the Center, visit http://www.USNWC.org.

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