2009 Wichita River Festival News
Riverfest Winners Announced
WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita Festivals, Inc. (WFI), a non-profit corporation with the purpose of creating diverse community celebrations, announces its winners in numerous events and giveaways that took place during Riverfest, May 8-16, 2009.
Kansas Lottery/ Big Dog Motorcycle
Second Chance Drawing
One lucky Kansas Lottery player won a custom Big Dog Motorcycle K-9 Chopper in a drawing held May 16 during Riverfest. Bobby Williams of Shawnee, Kan., was the grand prize winner in the Kansas Lottery’s Big Dog K-9 drawing. The grand prize includes a 2009 Big Dog Motorcycle K-9 Chopper, along with a merchandise package. The Lottery will also pays the mandatory income withholding taxes on the prize, bringing the value of the grand prize to approximately $43,500.
AirTran Airways Food Court Giveaway
Out of 100 names, Wyvonne Jones’ name was drawn to receive two roundtrip AirTran Airways tickets courtesy of AirTran Airways on Monday, May 11.
Star Million Dollar Hole-in-One
This year’s Star Million Dollar Hole-in-One event’s format was changed due to the conditions of the Arkansas River throughout the week of Riverfest. Instead of all Festival attendees getting their shot at one million dollars, local radio stations participated in contests to sign-up 14 contestants to compete for a chance at the prize money. Of the 14 that were entered, 10 participants showed up at Sim Park Golf Course on May 16. Though no one actually hit the million dollar shot, one contestant that hit the golf ball closes to the pin was Mitch Linn of Wichita. Linn won a $500 cash prize and four (4) complimentary rounds of golf at Sand Creek Station.
AirTran Airways Souvenir Store Giveaway
Carol Haynes was awarded two roundtrip AirTran Airways tickets courtesy of AirTran Airways in the Festival Souvenir Store giveaway.
1st Annual Funnel Cake Eating Contest
Sponsored by Sports Radio 1410 KGSO
James Bradley Price II was the winner of the first-ever funnel cake eating contest, downing 3.5 funnel cakes in 10 minutes. Price won a skybox party at a Wichita Wingnuts baseball game courtesy of Sports Radio 1410 KGSO.
Senseney Music Battle of the Corporate Bands
Out of the five corporate bands that competed in this first-year event, only one was named the winner of the Senseney Music Battle of the Corporate Bands. “Infusion” of Bombardier Learjet were named the winners and awarded a $1,000 gift certificate to Senseney Music.
Riverfest Car Show
Best of Show - 1955 Chevy pickup, Ed and Mary Stringer of Lin Valley, KS
Show Winners - 1965 Dodge Dart GT, Steve Mast of Wichita; 2005 Porsche Carrera, Klaus Viljanmaa of Wichita; 1995 Red Mitsubishi Eclipse, Art Taylor of Derby; 1966 Ivy Green Mustang Convertible, Wally Jensen of Wichita; 1968 Red Chevelle Convertible, Kurt Bachman or Wichita; 1937 Sunset Orange Ford Coupe, George and Jane Huenergardt of Wichita
Plunge Presented by Aeroflex
Sponsored by The Coleman Company, Legacy Bank and T-95
1st Born to Run, time: 26:55.03, winnings: $2,000
2nd Kansas Air Guard, time: 27:47.93, winnings: $1,000
3rd Lifesavers, time: 27:55.25, winnings: $800
4th Long Shots, time: 28:46.31, winnings: $400
5th Unemployment’s Finest, time: 29:10.56, winnings: $200
“Kansas Cup” Riverfest Adult Ice Hockey Tournament
Recreational A - WSU, Wichita
Recreational B - Epic Tattoos, Dallas, TX
Novice A - HFTB, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Novice B - Mustangs, Kansas City, MO
Novice C - Flying Monkey’s, Wichita
Old-Timers (35 and over) - BWW, Wichita
Intermediate A - Labatt’s Blue, Wichita
Intermediate B - Doughboys, Wichita
Coed - Lucky 7’s, Wichita
4th Annual Dodge Ball Tournament
Sponsored by Butler Community College and
Monster Energy Drink
Youths (15-17):
1st place - Baboons
2nd place - Tie between Derby Dodgers and
Mr. Bojangles Bait and Tackle
Adults:
1st place - Munson’s
2nd place - Moose Knuckles
3rd place - Thunder
Co-Ed:
1st place - Unique Ballers
2nd place - 6th Man
Wichita River Festival® Softball Tournament
Men’s C/D Tournament:
1st place - RFC Elite
Men’s E Tournament:
1st place - Swagger Softball
Co-Ed:
1st place - Midwest Hearing
For more information about Wichita Festivals, Inc. or Riverfest, please contact Allyson Clark, communications Manager at (316) 267-2817, ext. 27 or at allyson@wichitafestivals.com
PRESS CONFERENCE DATES
2009 Riverfest Press Releases
- Riverfest Winners Announced
- Sundown Parade Winners Announced
- Wichita Festivals Inc. Announces New Events for
Riverfest 2009 - Volunteers Needed for Riverfest 2009
- Wichita Festivals Inc. Announces Riverfes 2009
Concert Entertainment - Riverfest 2009 Poster and Button Unveiled at Loft 150
- Riverfest Accepting New Event Ideas for 2009 Festival
2008 Riverfest Press Releases
- Riverfest Photography Contest Winners Announced
- Riverfest Draws 305,000 Attendees
- Riverfest Winners Announced
- Sundown Parade Winners Announced
- Wichita Festivals Cancels Johnathan Goodwin "Green Vehicle" Giveaway
- Riverfest announces Johnathan Goodwin "Green Vehicle" Givewaway
- Riverfest Goes Green for 2008
- Tot Trot Artwork Winner Announced
- Riverfest in need of Volunteers
- Hit Recording Artist Colbie Caillat to Headline Riverfest
- Gary Gibbs announced as Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXV
- Georgia-Pacific Gift Wraps Riverfest Buttons, Programs
- 2008 Riverfest Poster & Button Unveiled
- Riverfest Events Still Available for Sponsorship
2007 Riverfest Press Releases
- Wichita Festivals Volunteer Receives International Award
- Riverfest Photography Contest Winners Announced
- RiverfestXXVI Draws 385,000 Attendees
- RiverfestXXXVI Winners Announced
- Riverfest to support Greensburg Disaster Relief
- High River Level Impacts Festival Events
- Tot Trot Artwork Winner Announced
- RiverfestXXXVI in need of Volunteers
- Wichita Festivals Gives Riverfest Preview
- Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXIV Announced
- Riverfest Entertainment Released
- Riverfest Poster Artwork and Advertising Campaign Unveiled for RiverfestXXXVI
- 2007 Artwork Commissioned
- The Wichita River Festival® to be marketed as Riverfest
- RiverfestXXXV honors volunteers & sponsors and preview Riverfest documentary