Event Dates
From: Friday, September 15, 2023
To: Sunday, September 17, 2023
River Raid Weekend 2023
River Raid is the perfect way to get away & enjoy a weekend by the pool before the end of Summer in the beautiful Russian River town of Guerneville.
River Raid Weekend 2023
River Raid is the perfect way to get away and enjoy a weekend by the pool before the end of Summer in the beautiful Russian River town of Guerneville.
- Guerneville is a popular weekend destination throughout the Summer season, so book your hotel early. Check out the Highlands Resort, rated “Exceptional” by guests with an outdoor pool, charming rooms and a wide range of amenities.
The River Raid
- The weekend commences with the cocktail mixer on Friday night from 8pm-midnight at the Rainbow Cattle Company, 6220 Main Street, Guerneville.
- The main event, an all-day pool party, follows on Saturday afternoon, from 12 noon until sundown at the R3 Resort, 16390 4th Street. Music will be provided by Juan (MR/Beatbox events) and Max Bruce (DILF, LA).
Day By Day
- Friday, – Arrival/ kick off mixer, 8pm-12am. Rainbow Cattle Company 6220 Main St Guerneville
- Saturday – The Main Event Pool Party, 12pm-sundown. R3 resort, 16390 4th St, Guerneville,Beats by JUAN (MR./ Beatbox events) & Special Guest DJs followed by TRUCK, dance party, 9pm-2am, Beats by DJs. JUAN (MR./ Beatbox events) & Special Guest DJs
- Sunday – Recovery BBQ & Game Day 12pm-5pm
Gay Guerneville
- Since the 1970s, LGBT travelers have claimed this friendly Russian River Valley outpost as their own.
- Guerneville is located in a beautiful woodland setting about 90 minutes north of San Francisco. Set among majestic redwood forests on the banks of the Russian River, the tucked-away hamlet has been the go to gay getaway for Bay Area weekenders for decades earning it the nickname of the ‘Gay Riviera’.
Recommended Hotels in Guerneville
The area is home to several Gay and Gay friendly guest houses and hotels, but they do fill up well in advance, so book early. The following hotels are all close to the event
Applewood Inn , Cottages On River, Santa Nella House, The Woods Resort
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Stavrand is our editor’s choice
in Russian River with modern amenities
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Recommended Hotels in Russian River
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Highlands Resort
Nice Outdoor Pool
Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Highlands Resort is situated in Guerneville, 700 m from Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. There is an outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. At Highlands Resort the rooms come with a private bathroom.
Fern Grove Cottages
4 Star, Readers Choice
Fern Grove Cottages features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, free bikes and free private parking. A flat-screen TV with DVD player, private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a kitchen with microwave are available in certain units. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast.
The Woods Hotel
Gay LGBTQ Cabins
This gay friendly resort features an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms. A microwave and coffee-making facilities are available in each room at The Woods Hotel and Cabins. Satellite TV is also provided. Cottages offer a full kitchen, living room, and fireplace. Gardens offer a relaxing atmosphere. Barbecue facilities are included
Cottages On River Road
3 Star, Location
Private balconies or patios in every cottage and studio. It features a seasonal outdoor pool opened from Memorial Day through Labor Day and offers evening campfire and s’mores, weather permitting. Free WiFi is available. All room types offer a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a flat screen TV with cable channels, a heater, and an en suite bathroom.
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Recommended Hotels in Russian River
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The Woods Hotel
Gay LGBTQ Cabins
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a meeting room, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. All 19 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus balconies or patios and TVs with cable channels.
West Sonoma Inn
3 Star, Stylish
An outdoor pool, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this hotel. Free self parking. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. All 33 rooms feature comforts like premium bedding and down comforters, refrigerators and microwaves. Free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
Lovely Tudor Home
5 bedrooms
Highland Manor is a large Tudor-style home with a separate cottage and a Pool and Spa that will accommodate a family get together or group retreat of up to 12 people. It is nicely furnished for your pleasure and comfort with classic hardwood and tiled floors throughout. Offering 5 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms
Home in the Trees
3 Bedrooms+ Pool
Fun in the sun awaits here at Hank’s Hideaway, a great retreat for families and groups of friends! Everyone will love the private location, yet this home is still within walking distance to downtown Guerneville and Johnson’s Beach! Capturing s a youthful charm with new furniture and decor, burgers sizzling on the BBQ as you soak in the private hot tub. Dog-friendly
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