We wanted to thank EVERYONE who played a part in Riverfest 2010! From volunteers, to food vendors, to entertainers to YOU ... the attendees... We hope that you were able to come out and enjoy the Festival!
Yes, it was rainy. Yes, there were tornado sirens going off! And yes, at times, it seemed a little chilly for May! But we do live in the state that if you wait 10 minutes, the weather will change! We thank you for venturing out through the good and the bad!
We are excited to start planning for Riverfest 2011, the 40th Anniversary of the Festival! It will be a big year and a BIG party for the Festival and the City of Wichita... so we'll see you in a little less than 365 days!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Updates to Riverfest Schedule for Final Day
The final day of Riverfest will see only slight changes to the schedule due to the weather forecasted for today.
The Kansas Lottery 2nd Chance Drawing will be moved from the Douglas Street Bridge to inside Century II’s Exhibition Hall. Doors to Exhibition Hall will open at 6:00 pm and the drawing will take place at 6:30 pm.
The Koch Twilight Pops Concert will move indoors to the Century II Exhibition Hall also. The concert will begin at 8:30 pm. Please remember to bring chairs as they will not be provided.
The Capitol Federal Fireworks will go on as planned at 9:45 pm. Rain or shine!
Plunge will also go on as planned, beginning at 3:00 pm on the Arkansas River, between the Lewis and Douglas Street bridges.
The USAF Heartland of America Band, scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm at the Tripodal Grass Area near Century II, has been canceled.
Some elements of Cessna Kids Korner will be open. The inflatable and hard rides will open, weather permitting.
Portrait with the Admiral that was scheduled to take place on the Douglas Street Bridge at 6:00 pm will move to the overhang of Century II, adjacent to the Food Court.
All other events will go on as scheduled.
The Food Court at Century II will be open for business at 11:00 am. The Riverfest Marketplace will be open from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm inside Century II’s Expo Hall. The Gospelfest that was rescheduled from Monday evening will begin at 12:30 pm inside Convention Hall at Century II. The Wichita Children’s Theatre will have three showings of “The Ugly Duckling” at Noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm at Mary Jane Teall Theatre in Century II.
We'll see you out there!
The Kansas Lottery 2nd Chance Drawing will be moved from the Douglas Street Bridge to inside Century II’s Exhibition Hall. Doors to Exhibition Hall will open at 6:00 pm and the drawing will take place at 6:30 pm.
The Koch Twilight Pops Concert will move indoors to the Century II Exhibition Hall also. The concert will begin at 8:30 pm. Please remember to bring chairs as they will not be provided.
The Capitol Federal Fireworks will go on as planned at 9:45 pm. Rain or shine!
Plunge will also go on as planned, beginning at 3:00 pm on the Arkansas River, between the Lewis and Douglas Street bridges.
The USAF Heartland of America Band, scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm at the Tripodal Grass Area near Century II, has been canceled.
Some elements of Cessna Kids Korner will be open. The inflatable and hard rides will open, weather permitting.
Portrait with the Admiral that was scheduled to take place on the Douglas Street Bridge at 6:00 pm will move to the overhang of Century II, adjacent to the Food Court.
All other events will go on as scheduled.
The Food Court at Century II will be open for business at 11:00 am. The Riverfest Marketplace will be open from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm inside Century II’s Expo Hall. The Gospelfest that was rescheduled from Monday evening will begin at 12:30 pm inside Convention Hall at Century II. The Wichita Children’s Theatre will have three showings of “The Ugly Duckling” at Noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm at Mary Jane Teall Theatre in Century II.
We'll see you out there!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Come Out to See Joe Nichols!
Mother Nature might be showing her ugly face again soon in Downtown Wichita, but that will not stop us from continuing the party! The Coleman Country Concert that was to take place on Kennedy Plaza Stage Wednesday evening has been moved indoors.
Come out at 6:00 pm and enjoy the sounds of Jonathon Singleton & The Grove, followed by headliner Joe Nichols at 7:30 pm.
Make sure you bring your comfy lawnchairs and find a good seat and enjoy three hours of great country music!
Remember: All of tonight's events are FREE with your Riverfest button... that is only $5 ... and can be purchased at the gate to the events, at the Festival Merchandise Store or at any Dillons, QuikTrip, Walgreens or Walmart in Wichita.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Rescheduled Riverfest Events
Just to keep everyone updated...
The Play - Family Reunion: Thursday, May 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm inside Mary Jane Teall Theatre in Century II
Hot Air Balloon Glow & Children's Balloon Release: Friday, May 14 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Hyatt Lawn
Gospelfest: Saturday, May 15 from 12:30 - 4:00 pm at Century II's Convention Hall
The Play - Family Reunion: Thursday, May 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm inside Mary Jane Teall Theatre in Century II
Hot Air Balloon Glow & Children's Balloon Release: Friday, May 14 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Hyatt Lawn
Gospelfest: Saturday, May 15 from 12:30 - 4:00 pm at Century II's Convention Hall
Monday, May 10, 2010
Riverfest Events for Monday, May 10 Canceled
Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon and evening, all Riverfest events have been canceled, including the Food Court at Century II.
Wichita Festivals staff and event coordinators for The Gospelfest and The Play - Family Reunion are hoping to be rescheduled for later this week.
Though we know that Kansas weather changes every 10 minutes, we are doing what we feel is most safe for our Festival attendees. We are bummed that the weather is not on our side at the moment, but we hope that we can get all of the events that have been canceled thus far rescheduled so you can all enjoy them!
All Riverfest events will resume tomorrow as scheduled with the Garden Gala at Botanica starting at 10:00 am and the Food Court at Century II opening at 11:00 am.
Thanks for your understanding and let's start crossing fingers for gorgeous weather the remainder of the Festival!
Wichita Festivals staff and event coordinators for The Gospelfest and The Play - Family Reunion are hoping to be rescheduled for later this week.
Though we know that Kansas weather changes every 10 minutes, we are doing what we feel is most safe for our Festival attendees. We are bummed that the weather is not on our side at the moment, but we hope that we can get all of the events that have been canceled thus far rescheduled so you can all enjoy them!
All Riverfest events will resume tomorrow as scheduled with the Garden Gala at Botanica starting at 10:00 am and the Food Court at Century II opening at 11:00 am.
Thanks for your understanding and let's start crossing fingers for gorgeous weather the remainder of the Festival!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Riverfest Updates
I hope you are all out enjoying the numerous Riverfest events and concerts as we wrap up day three of the Festival!
Though the weather has been a little on the chillier side, that has not stopped people from coming out! The Festival grounds were PACKED all day Saturday! It was a great sight to see!
Unfortunately, there is one event we have had to cancel due to the lovely strong winds that have swept through Wichita today (let's not kid ourselves - there are strong winds on MOST days in Wichita!).
The Hot Air Balloon Glow & Children's Balloon Release that was scheduled to take place tonight, Sunday, May 9, on Hyatt Lawn from 6:00 - 9:00 pm has been canceled for this evening. Our hope is that we will be able to reschedule for a time later this week.
So let's keep our fingers crossed that this event DOES eventually take place and that some of the nasty storms we have been hearing about for Monday will stay far, far away!
Thanks to all for coming out to Riverfest so far. If you haven't been out, make your way down this week! It's going to be PACKED with things to do!
Sidenote: If you happened to have missed a few days of the Festival and want to see what has been going on, please check out this link. Thank to Infinite Effect Productions, they will be giving us daily videos of all the events taking place! Be sure to check it out!
Though the weather has been a little on the chillier side, that has not stopped people from coming out! The Festival grounds were PACKED all day Saturday! It was a great sight to see!
Unfortunately, there is one event we have had to cancel due to the lovely strong winds that have swept through Wichita today (let's not kid ourselves - there are strong winds on MOST days in Wichita!).
The Hot Air Balloon Glow & Children's Balloon Release that was scheduled to take place tonight, Sunday, May 9, on Hyatt Lawn from 6:00 - 9:00 pm has been canceled for this evening. Our hope is that we will be able to reschedule for a time later this week.
So let's keep our fingers crossed that this event DOES eventually take place and that some of the nasty storms we have been hearing about for Monday will stay far, far away!
Thanks to all for coming out to Riverfest so far. If you haven't been out, make your way down this week! It's going to be PACKED with things to do!
Sidenote: If you happened to have missed a few days of the Festival and want to see what has been going on, please check out this link. Thank to Infinite Effect Productions, they will be giving us daily videos of all the events taking place! Be sure to check it out!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Don't Forget the VIP Experience!
Tonight is the big night ... the Opening Night Concert & Fireworks at Riverfest!
Cheap Trick will take to the stage at 8:30 pm (not before The Naughty Astronauts at 6:30 pm) at West Bank Stage. Gates will open at 6:00 pm.
Admission to the concert is $10 plus a Riverfest button. For children 6-10, with a canned food donation and a Riverfest button, they can enter for free and for children under five, they can just walk right in!
Don't miss out on the VIP Experience, located at the VIP tent on the left side of the stage. Pay $20 to enter the tent and receive five drink tickets, snacks and the best seats in the house!
For only $20!
Quite a deal, right?!
This deal only lasts tonight as tonight is the only night the VIP Experience will be available. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Cheap Trick will take to the stage at 8:30 pm (not before The Naughty Astronauts at 6:30 pm) at West Bank Stage. Gates will open at 6:00 pm.
Admission to the concert is $10 plus a Riverfest button. For children 6-10, with a canned food donation and a Riverfest button, they can enter for free and for children under five, they can just walk right in!
Don't miss out on the VIP Experience, located at the VIP tent on the left side of the stage. Pay $20 to enter the tent and receive five drink tickets, snacks and the best seats in the house!
For only $20!
Quite a deal, right?!
This deal only lasts tonight as tonight is the only night the VIP Experience will be available. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
'Name the Raccoon' Contest Winner Announced
Admiral Windwagon Smith announced the winner of the ‘Captain Who? Name the Raccoon’ contest at the Kansas Gas Service Grand Opening Ceremony today at the Midwest Ford Dealers Food Court Stage on Friday, the kickoff day to Riverfest.
Barnacle Boone was the overall winner with 990 of the 2,223 total votes tabulated from the Riverfest blog poll. The master behind the raccoon name is Cliff Bragg, who was on-site at the Grand Opening Ceremony to accept his $1,000 prize.
Congratulations to Cliff, Barnacle Boone, and everyone who participated in the contest!
Barnacle Boone was the overall winner with 990 of the 2,223 total votes tabulated from the Riverfest blog poll. The master behind the raccoon name is Cliff Bragg, who was on-site at the Grand Opening Ceremony to accept his $1,000 prize.
Congratulations to Cliff, Barnacle Boone, and everyone who participated in the contest!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)