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Yaks and quacks coming together for River Fest
BEACON FALLS — On Saturday two of Beacon Falls’ most popular events will come together on the same day. The Naugatuck Valley Canoe and Kayak Race and the Beacon Falls Duck Race will combine forces this year for one large event known as the River Festival. The theme of this year’s race is Yaks... »
Annual River Race returns to Beacon Falls
It’s spring. And in Beacon Falls, that means it’s time for the 4th Annual Naugatuck Valley River Race and Festival. In the four years since its inception, the race has become the largest canoe and kayak race in the New England area, according to Bob Bradley, one of the race’s organizers. “The whole idea... »
Kayakers, runners enjoy river and road races
BEACON FALLS – Morning showers turned to afternoon delight Saturday at the Naugatuck River Race and 5k Road Race Festival behind Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 in Beacon Falls. Hundreds of festival-goers, kayakers, and runners turned out at the multi-faceted event which served as a combination outdoorsman event, fundraiser, food and entertainment festival, and... »
Volunteers, preparing for race, clean up river
BEACON FALLS — Volunteers pulled about 20 shopping carts from the Naugatuck River during a cleanup Saturday to prepare for the Naugatuck River Race. The volunteers, organized by the Beacon Falls Merchants Association and Connecticut Outdoors in Oakville, worked the carts free, using their bare hands and crowbars, then dragged them ashore. Meanwhile, others... »






