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Boise Rec Fest

Boise, Idaho -- With all of the booths in Ann Morrison Park this weekend, you might think it looks a little bit like the late Boise River Festival, but this festival is all about Boise recreation.

Bikes, boards, surf boards, and rafts celebrating active Idaho.

"There's really nothing more at the heart and soul of Boise and all of Idaho is about than recreation," said Brett Adler, Boise Rec Fest creator.

The Boise Rec Fest was Brett Adler's brainchild.

"When the River Festival ended, I felt a need to fill that void," Adler said.

Getting an event this big, up and running, is like starting a new business.

"The beginning was difficult because you have to sell people on an idea, instead of an actual event. We have nothing to go off of," said Adler.

What he went off of was what Idahoans are passionate about.

"All forms of recreation, the intention is indoors and out, motorized and human powered, and all seasons," Adler said.

Even early on in the event, people were on board with the excitement, like finding your hidden sporting talent.

"It's been way better than I ever could've imagined," said Jo Cassin, co-owner of Idaho River Sports.

"It kinda reminded me of the River Festival, so I would like to see it more, every year," said one Boise Rec Fest patron.

There were plenty of opportunities for lessons in fly fishing, tennis, lacrosse and more.

"It's not a passive event, there obviously are parts where you sit back and enjoy, but we also want people to come and actually play," said Adler.

"I'm on the tail end of a 50 mile ride today, and I wanted to see what was going on," said another Boise Rec Fest patron.

In the spirit of Boise Rec Fest, come as you are.

"Being a recreation festival, we think it's fitting for people to run, bike, walk, whatever suits them," Adler said.

"Just do it. Don't make excuses, just do it," said one biker.

If you missed your chance to come out and hang out Saturday, there's still Sunday. The Boise Rec Fest is located in Ann Morrison Park. They have over 80 exhibits and 32 workshops going on.  Hours on Sunday are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  For more information, check out their website: www.boiserecfest.com.