2008 Wichita River Festival Events Schedule

Events Schedule, Friday, May 9

Mountain Man Rendezvous

9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Mid-America All-Indian Center
Sponsored by: Mid-America All-Indian Center
Come experience a 1700 - early 1800's Mountain Man camp. Demonstrations will include fire and friction, bead making and tomahawk throwing, as well as traditional living and cooking. Admission free with a Riverfest button.

"Goldilocks & The Three Bears"
presented by Wichita Children's Theatre

10:00 am, 1:00 pm (schools only)
Saturday, May 10, Noon, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 17, Noon, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Location: Century II Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Sponsored by: EMC Insurance Companies, IMA of Kansas, Inc.
The Wichita Children’s Theatre celebrates 22 years with Riverfest. In this original adaptation, Goldilocks is on her way to visit Little Red Riding Hood and stumbles into the home of The Three Bears. While there, she wreaks havoc on the bears’ house. The fun begins when the family arrives home. The performance is free with a Riverfest button, first come first served, capacity 600. For more information, call the Wichita Children's Theatre, 316-262-2282.

Riverfest Photo Booth

11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Lunch hour at the BWCU Food Court at Century II; look for it at the West Bank concerts and in the evenings at Kennedy Plaza
Say cheese! Find some friends and pull the curtain closed on the Riverfest photo memento booth. Photos $2 with a Riverfest button.

Kansas – Get Your Tickets & Win

11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 11 - Thursday, May 15, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday, May 16, 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: BWCU Food Court at Century II
Saturday, May 17, 6:00 pm Second-Chance Drawing
Giveaway Location: Douglas Street Bridge
Sponsored by: Kansas Lottery, Cougar Custom Boats, Garmin™
Win one of two 2008 Cougar Custom Bass Boats...in the Kansas Lottery's Cougar and Cash instant ticket second chance drawing held on the Douglas Street Bridge, May 17. The boats, built in Hill City, Kansas and equipped with Garmin™ electronics made in Olathe, Kansas, are on display next to the Kansas Lottery Booth in the BWCU Food Court at Century II. Buy $10 or more of Kansas Lottery tickets and get a FREE T-shirt.

Team Kansas Toyota
Food Court Stage at Century II

11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am - 9:15 pm
Sunday, May 11, 11:00 am - 8:45 pm
Monday, May 12, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Tuesday, May 13, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Wednesday, May 14, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Thursday, May 15, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Friday, May 16, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Saturday, May 17, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sponsored by Your Team Kansas Toyota Dealers: Conklin Cars Salina, Eddy’s Toyota of Wichita, Hays Toyota, Lewis Toyota of Dodge City, Midwest Toyota and Stu Emmert Toyota.
Country, blues, jazz, rock. We’ve got it all right here.
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Wichita Downtown Development Corporation (WDDC) Noon Hour Entertainment

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Monday, May 12 - Friday, May 16, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Enjoy great food at the BWCU food court at Century II and LIVE local music during the week!
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Grand Opening Ceremony

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Team Kansas Toyota Food Court Stage at Century II
Start the Party in Overdrive! Begin nine days of fun, enjoy lunch and take part in the fanfare to kickoff Riverfest 2008!

Visit ZonePerfect^® Nutrition Bars

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 10, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday, May 12, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, May 13, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 1st and Waco
Feed your taste for arts and discovery by stopping by the ZonePerfect^® Nutrition Bar booth to try a complimentary sample while supplies last. Experience great-tasting samples while you rest your feet and listen to exclusive music performances. Get your picture taken with the ZonePerfect Character!

Cessna Kids’ Korner

5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
See Cessna Kids’ Korner section

"Kansas Cup"
Riverfest Adult Ice Hockey Tournament

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Wichita Ice Center, 505 W. Maple St.
Sponsored by: Wichita Ice Center
Featuring talent from the Midwest and beyond. Round-robin 3-game guarantee. Must be 18 years or older to compete. Games start Friday evening with game times throughout the weekend. A button is required for admission to this event. Divisions: Recreational, Old-Timer's (35 & older) Novice (New Beginner) For more information or entry forms, go online at wichitaicecenter.com or call (316) 337-9199 ext. 115. Tournament Cost: $800.00/team (fees include: game play, a Riverfest button and prizes.) Event registration begins April 7.

SYNC on Tour

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 10, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday, May 12 - Thursday, May 15, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, May 16, 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: 1st and Waco
This is your chance to experience Ford ’s latest innovation with technology, SYNC - a voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones and digital music players. Witness this new technology up-close, and win exciting prizes at the “SYNC That Tune!” and “IN SYNC” challenges.

Outdoor Channel Motor Moose

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: 1st and Waco
Sponsored by: Outdoor Channel
Come visit the Motor Moose and audition to be on national television. Outdoor Channel is holding auditions for talented hunters and anglers. You can also have a unique photo taken with the Motor Moose Team. Auditions are free with a Riverfest button, must be 18 or older to audition. Outdoor Channel is on Cox Communications Channel No. 258. outdoorchannel.com

This event has been canceled:

Johnathan Goodwin's
Green Vehicle Giveaway

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, Noon - 7:00 pm
Monday, May 12 - Thursday, May 15, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: View the transformation at 535 W. Douglas
Sponsored in part by: Occidental Management
Wichitan Johnathan Goodwin, “Going Green” car genius, will overhaul a vehicle during the nine days of Riverfest with the grand unveiling during the Block Party May 16, 8:00 pm. The vehicle will be selected from a random drawing where the average “Joe” can submit their gas-guzzling vehicle to go “Green.” Event registration begins April 7. Entrants will have from April 7 - April 30 to submit their entry form. For more information and registration forms, visit the contests page and hlineconversion.com. Registration fee is $20 and includes a Riverfest button.

Sundown Parade - New Route for 2008!

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Wichita (See Map for route.)
Brought to you by: 104.5 The Fox
Party in Overdrive begins in downtown Wichita as the floats parade by showcasing their creativity with this years’ theme! Find a spot and relax while floats, marching bands, clowns and inflatables entertain you! Don't miss the concert at West Bank Stage following the parade! Event registration begins March 1.

Wichita River Festival^® Softball Tournament

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 9:00 am - Completion
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 18, 9:00 am - Completion
Location: South Lakes Sports Complex, 5301 South Meridian
Sponsored by: City of Wichita Park & Recreation Department
The Men's USSSA Class B/C & D & E softball tournaments begin Friday, May 9. Admission is $3 or $1 with a Riverfest button. Registration deadline is May 2nd at 5:00 pm. The Co-ed C & D tournaments begin Saturday, May 17. Registration deadline is May 9th at 5:00 pm. Entry fee for both tournaments is $150 per team plus $20 team sanction fee. Call 316-268-4361 for more information. Event registration begins April 7.

Professional Baseball In The Heart of Wichita

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Lawrence Dumont Stadium
Sponsored by: Wichita Wingnuts
Come see Wichita’s new Professional Baseball team as the Wingnuts take on the Sioux City Explorers Friday night under the lights. Game starts at 7:00 pm. FREE General Admission ticket with a Riverfest button.

Opening Night Concert & Fireworks -
$10 gate admission and a Riverfest button!

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: West Bank Stage
Brought to you by: Channel 963
You’ve seen DAUGHTRY and you’ve seen Nick Lachey on Opening Night of Riverfest. The 2008 show won’t disappoint you, and concludes with a fireworks finale. A Riverfest button and $10 is your admission to this concert. Gates open 3:00 pm. No professional or commercial cameras or video equipment allowed.
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