03/19/2026
‼️CONTEST ALERT: NAME OUR MASCOT‼️
Why a river otter, you ask?
Last summer, two North American river otters were discovered in the Loyalhanna Creek, a rare and unexpected find.
Why does it matter?
Rivers otters largely disappeared from Western Pennsylvania in the early 1900s, due to unregulated trapping and habitat pollution. The return of the North American river otter means that our waterways are CLEAN and HEALTHY, the sole mission of the Loyalhanna Watershed Association and something to be celebrated.
So, who’s this guy?
Our spunky rasta river otter is a nod to the dedicated work of the LWA and a spirited reminder that clean water, conservation and preservation of land and waterways is crucial to humans and animals.
But our dude needs a name. That’s where you come in.
🎯How to Enter
1. Share this post on Facebook or Insta, making sure it is public, and tag Valley Vibes in it.
2. Name our mascot in the comments below by March 25. Only one entry per person.
The top three names, chosen by the VV committee, will make it to the final social media voting round. Whichever name gets the most votes will win.
The Prize
You’ll score a $25 food truck voucher to use at the fest and some Valley Vibes swag!
We're excited to see what you come up with. And make sure to get your tickets! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/valley-vibes-music-festival--2026
