RUMFORD – A day filled with physical activities, healthy food and learning ways to lead a healthier life takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday at Black Mountain during the fourth annual Family Fun Festival.

Sponsored by Black Mountain, Rumford Hospital and the River Valley Chamber of Commerce, the day-long event features 5K and 1K race/walks, a 25-, 50- or 100-mile bicycle ride, a guided hike for children and adults, and a bike rodeo for young children.

Some events are free, such as the bike rodeo and hike, while others, such as the adult and children’s race/walk, and bike rides charge a modest fee.

Registration for the events takes place at the Black Mountain lodge from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast, lunch and supper will be featured, starting with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. put on by the local Rotary, then a chowder cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring favorite recipes from area restaurants.

A healthy pasta supper presented by Black Mountain will be served from 4-6 p.m.

Other activities include free fly casting demonstrations and Nordic walking demonstrations beginning at 11:30 a.m. and continuing throughout much of the afternoon, a jam session led by Ron Tremblay starting at 3:30 p.m., and an interactive health fair from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A variety of health-related booths will be on site featuring balancing tests, CPR demonstrations, reflexology, massage, and other events.

For more information on any of the events, contact the River Valley Chamber at www.rivervalleychamber.com, Rumford Hospital at 369-1143, the chamber at 364-3241, or Black Mountain at 364-8977.