The 2007 Illinois River Fest was the OSRC’s first river festival in several years and was a great success, thanks to the generous donations of time, energy, and financial support from numerous participants and sponsors. Over 700 people came out to enjoy the festival and the beautiful weather. For a closer look and description of the activities at the 2007 Illinois River Fest, click on the thumbnail pictures below.

The river festival had 20 booths filled with fun and educational activities for all ages, on topics ranging from environmental conservation to outdoor recreation. There was also an assortment of food, supplied by three non-profit groups and one commercial vendor.

Blue Thumb Enviroscape	Conservation Commission	Tenkiller State Park 1	Tenkiller State Park 2
Department of Wildlife	USGS	Humane Society Adoptathon: Paco & New Mom Sophia	Pack Rat
	Humane Society Food	Humane Society Food: Susan's Popcorn

Three different musical groups entertained the crowd throughout the afternoon, playing a wide variety of music. The show began with several musicians from the “Songs for the Illinois River” cd, followed by the acoustic harmonies of Barton & Sweeney Trio, and ended with Red Eye Gravy’s country/punk blend.

Barton & Sweeney Trio	Barton & Sweeney Trio - George Barton	Barton & Sweeney Trio - Linda Barton	Barton & Sweeney Trio - Mark Sweeney
Dan Garber	Dan Garber & Max McCollough	Dennis Tibbits	Rickey Ray, Dennis Tibbits, Scott Lawrence
Kelly Anquoe	Mike Allen	Kelly Anquoe & Mike Allen	Mike Allen & Kelly Anquoe
Ricky Ray	Scott Lawrence	Songs for the Illinois River band 1	Songs for the Illinois River band 2
Tables in front of Stage

Ben Berry, Water Quality Specialist with the OK Conservation Commission, took participants on a “river walk” to get a closer look at the critters in our river.