FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2006
FIRST ANNUAL CANAL SPLASH! SLATED FOR AUGUST 12-13
Weekend-Long Series of Local Events to Highlight Canal Greenway Corridor
The New York State Canal Corporation will be conducting the first annual Canal Splash on the weekend of August 12-13, 2006. The Canal Splash will consist of a coordinated series of locally organized events designed to highlight the history, beauty, culture and recreational appeal of the New York State Canal System and/or Canalway Trail.
Any Canal corridor community, business, club or non-profit organization may participate in the Canal Splash! Examples of local events include, but are not limited to: nature or history walks along the canal or Canalway Trail; museum or gallery features or openings; group bicycle rides on the Canalway Trail; rowing regattas; Canalside business or restaurant specials; kayak or canoe tours; cruise boat tours; canal festivals, concerts and more. Creativity is encouraged!
You can help create awareness and generate additional exposure for your
community, business or event by participating in Canal Splash! in 2006. The
Canal Corporation will produce a four-color Program and Schedule of Events that
will be widely distributed throughout the Canal Corridor to help market the
weekend events and will post the schedule on its website, as well as promote the
events through local media. Events must be registered prior to June 29 to be
included in the printed Program/Schedule of Events. All events registered after
that date will be included in the on-line listing and in press releases.
For more information about the first annual Canal Splash! or to register an
event please refer to
www.johnnymilleradventures.com or contact the New York State Canal
Corporation Marketing Office at 518-436-3055.
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