March 24, 2012
Tyger River Sweep
Location TBA
9AM-Noon
SJWD Water District, Tyger River Foundation, Clemson Extension, and Spartanburg Parks are teaming up for the semi-annual Tyger River Park cleanup. Make the most of your Saturday morning and help keep our watershed clean! Free lunch will be provided for each participant. Sponsored by the Spartaburg County Parks Department, 9039 Fairforest Rd. Spartanburg, SC 29301 Phone: (864) 595-5356.

April 14, 2012
Tame the Tyger River Race & Festival
Please join us at the Spartanburg County Parks ’ 13th Annual Tame the Tyger River Race & Festival Presented by Tyger River Foundation.

The recreational float starts at 10AM and downriver race starts at 11AM. The festival will feature BBQ, live bluegrass, boat demos, and prize drawings in which all registrants can win prizes. Racers will compete in long kayak (<10’), short kayak (10’+), women’s open, and open canoe divisions for prizes like a kayak (fastest overall time), Werner Sherpa paddle (short kayak 1st place), Watershed Ocoee Dry Duffel (long kayak 1st place), Eno hammocks, Pelican dry boxes, and more!

Register online at active.com or print and mail a PDF registration form. Registration fee includes T-shirt, shuttle service, entertainment, and lunch from Bull Hawgs BBQ. Save money and pre-register before 4/6! Volunteer safety boaters are also needed and will receive BBQ lunch and a t-shirt for their time on the water.

Save an additional $5 on your entry fee by participating in the Tyger River Sweep on Saturday, March 24. Free lunch will be provided.