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3rd Annual Patapsco River Rock Building Event Saturday
Test your rock stacking abilities out at this fun-spirited event.
The Patapsco River is known for its wealth of water-worn rocks. Some are flat, some are round, but most are stackable.
These conditions, plus hot summer weather, provide an opportunity for this weekend's rock building event under the Historic Ellicott City Bridge.
The 3rd Annual Patapsco River Building will take place Saturday, July 13 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The event is scheduled to happen sprinkles or shine, but if it pours (the current forecast is calling for possible thunderstorms) the event will take place on Sunday at the same time.
According to the event's Facebook page, "This annual tradition was started in memory of local artisan Teddy Betts, who inspired watershed awareness and involvement with his river rock-making activities."
The purpose of the event is simple—create a structure out of the thousands of rocks in the Patapsco River.
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