May 1, 2010

Get Ready To Run!

The Cherry Blossom 5K run/walk is open to participants of all ages. Commemorative t-shirts will be given to the first 200 entrants and festival medals awarded to all finishers. $275 awarded in male and female categories! Register Now

Cherry Pie Bake-Off

How does your Cherry Pie stack up? Enter the Cherry Pie Bake-Off! Categories are available for both professionals and amateurs. Don't miss out on the $200 in prize money.

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Cherry Blossom Festival

"Blossom" Festival

Organizers have chosen the May 1st festival date to coincide with the expected blooming of the Cherry Trees. Let's hope they are right and runners, walkers and all the festival guests can enjoy 65 beautifully blossoming cherry trees.

For the Cherry Trees

Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Cherry Trees of the Blackstone. Last year, 65 Rancho Cherry Trees were planted along Roosevelt Avenue in Central Falls and Pawtucket. Funds will be used to plant and maintain more trees in the project area.

May 1, 2010 * Central Falls/Pawtucket

Welcome to the Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival! Thank you to all those that came out to celebrate the newly planted Cherry Trees on Roosevelt Avenue in Central Falls and Pawtucket. The family-friendly festival included a 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) run/walk, May Breakfast, Cherry Pie Bake-Off and Cherry Tree Stroll. The festival was a collaboration of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and the Pawtucket Foundation. Note that registration for all events is done through the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.

RACE RESULTS

When: Race begins promptly at 9:00 AM, Saturday, May 1, 2010. Race day registration available at 8:00 AM

Where: The M, 555 Roosevelt Avenue, Central Falls, RI. Map

Pre-Race Registration (NOW EXTENDED to April 29): $25 includes May Breakfast following the run/walk. After April 29th, race registration is $28 and does not include breakfast. Follow the link above to register.

Race Course: 5K smooth and fast course through the streets of Central Falls and Pawtucket, starting and ending at 555 Roosevelt Ave. Course certified by the US Track and Field Association. Race Course Map

Awards: $150, $75, and $50 for first, second and third place for male and female finishers.

Participation: Runners and walkers, young and old are encouraged to participate. The first 200 entrees will receive a free Cherry Blossom Festival 5k Run/Walk T shirt. All participants will receive commemorative race medals.

MAY BREAKFAST

When: Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Where: The M, 555 Roosevelt Avenue, Central Falls, RI. Map

Pre-Event Tickets: $8/Adult, $5/child (<12). Follow the link above for tickets.

Main Course: The Cherry Blossom May breakfast consists of; Buttermilk pancakes with all of the fixings, sausage, coffee and orange juice. A meal the entire family can enjoy together as part of this special event.

Tradition: Having breakfast with family and friends the first week of May has been a Rhode Island past time for generations. Now at the First Annual RI Cherry Blossom Festival you can an enjoy a hearty breakfast while participating in the festivities. Families are encouraged to arrive early to help cheer on race finishers before enjoying their meal.

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