2008 Wichita River Festival Events Schedule

Events Schedule, Friday, May 16

11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Location: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens - 701 Amidon
Sponsored by: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, Johnson’s Garden Centers, Koch Siedhoff Hand & Dunn LLP and Delta Dental of Kansas
Bring your family and spend a relaxing spring day in the most colorful and fragrant place in Wichita. Enjoy musical entertainment throughout the day from some of Wichita's finest musicians. Events for kids include flower potting and other special activities. Stay for a delicious lunch or dinner from Piccadilly Market and Grill. The evening concludes with a twilight performance by the outstanding Senseney Community Band. Admission is free with a Riverfest button.

3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Main Street south of Douglas
Sponsored by: Kroger/Dillons
The 2008 got milk? Milk Mustache Tour will be visiting the festival to present the Chief Health Officer campaign to Wichita residents! Stop by for free milk samples, milk mustache photos or to MOM-inate your mom as the Chief Health Officer of your family. To learn more about the Chief Health Officer campaign, visit whymilk.com.

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Century II
Brought to you by: Power 93.9, 105.3 The buzz, KEYN 103.7, KFH, KNSS
Bring all your family and friends to this year’s block party, where food, fun and entertainment are plentiful! Enjoy four stages with tunes from oldies, rock, swing, country and a variety of other entertainment. The Kansas State Arm Wrestling Competition starts at 6:00 pm. Weigh-in from 5-6 pm, right and left-hand divisions, Men $20, Women $15. Must have a Riverfest button to participate.
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5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Location: Kennedy Plaza at Century II
(Rain Location: Century II Exhibition Hall)
MITCH RYDER & The Detroit Wheels perform LIVE in Wichita! Known for their hits “Devil With A Blue Dress On” and “Good Golly Miss Molly” they are sure to take everyone back to another time! A Riverfest button is your admission to this concert. No professional or commercial cameras or video equipment allowed.
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Century II
(Rain Location: Exhibition Hall)
Sponsored by: Hiland Dairy Foods
Treat your taste buds to a heaping bowl of ice cream! Join the Wichita Wagonmasters in a good 'ol fashioned ice cream social. Free with your Riverfest button.

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, May 17, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, May 18, 7:00 am - 1:00 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 with game times throughout the weekend. A button is required for admission to this event. Divisions: Coed (2-3 women/team), Intermediate and Competitive. For more information or entry forms, please visit the Wichita Ice Center, the website www.wichitaicecenter.com or call (316) 337-9199 ext. 115. Tournament Cost: $800.00/team (fees include: game play, Riverfest Buttons for each player and prizes). Event registration begins April 7.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Century II Concert Hall
Sponsored in part by: The Law Firm of Klenda, Mitchell, Austerman & Zuercher, L.L.C. and Young World Dance Studio
Enjoy Wichita's dance talents performing jazz, tap, clogging and more. Free admission with a Riverfest button.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Century II
Sponsored in part by: Mid- Continent Safety
Look for Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXV, Gary Gibbs by the Windwagon for this memento of Riverfest! Photo is free with a Riverfest button.