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River Festival schedule

Thursday, May 15

4-9 p.m., SYNC on Tour, First and Waco. Experience new Ford technology, a voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones and digital music players.

5-9 p.m., Cessna Kids' Korner, A. Price Woodard Park. Inflatables, games, live entertainment. River Festival button required for admission.

6-8 p.m., Star Million Dollar Hole-in-One. Chip a golf ball into a cup on a floating green in the middle of the Arkansas River to win a chance to go to the semifinals. First two shots free with a Riverfest button.

6-8 p.m., Paddleboats, Arkansas River at the Hyatt Water Wall. Paddle your boat the length of the course on the river. Paddleboats provided by Gander Mountain. Free with a Riverfest button.

Noon-8 p.m., Explore It, see Exploration Place's hands-on exhibits and remote-controlled boat races. Free with festival button.

4:30-8 p.m., Cajun Food Fest, dinner of red beans and sausage for $7 with a festival button, Century II Exhibition Hall.

4:30-9:30 p.m., Big Easy, dance beginning at 7:30 to Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Kennedy Plaza Stage. Free with festival button.

7-10 p.m., Riverfest Senior Gala, dance for people 55 and older, with light hors d'oeuvres, Hilton Wichita Airport, 2098 Airport Road. Free with a festival button.

Friday, May 16

11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Garden Party at Botanica, music, kids' events, lunch or dinner from Piccadilly, evening performance by the Senseney Community Band. Free with festival button.

3-9:30 p.m., Got milk? Chief Health Officer Tour, Milk Mustache Tour with free milk samples and milk mustache photos, Main Street south of Douglas.

4-9:30 p.m., SYNC on Tour, First and Waco. Experience new Ford technology, a voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones and digital music players.

5-9:30 p.m., Cessna Kids' Korner, A. Price Woodard Park. Inflatables, games, live entertainment. River Festival button required for admission.

6-8 p.m., Star Million Dollar Hole-in-One. Chip a golf ball into a cup on a floating green in the middle of the Arkansas River to win a chance to go to the semifinals. First two shots free with a Riverfest button.

6-8 p.m., Paddleboats, Arkansas River at the Hyatt Water Wall. Paddle your boat the length of the course on the river. Paddleboats provided by Gander Mountain. Free with a Riverfest button.

5-9:30 p.m., Block Party, four stages of music, food, Douglas Avenue at Century II. Kansas State Arm Wrestling Competition starts at 6. Free with festival button.

5-9:45 p.m., Block Party Oldies Concert, with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Kennedy Plaza at Century II. Free with festival button.

5-11 p.m., Kansas Cup Adult Ice Hockey Tournament, Wichita Ice Center, 505 Maple. A button is required for admission to this event.

6-7:30 p.m., Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Social, free bowl of ice cream, Douglas Avenue at Century II.

6:30-8:30 p.m., River City Dance Review, Wichita's dance talents performing jazz, tap, clogging and more, Century II Concert Hall. Free with festival button.

6:30-8 p.m., Portrait with the Admiral, have your photo taken with Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXV Gary Gibbs by the Windwagon, Douglas Avenue at Century II. Free with festival button.

Saturday, May 17

7 a.m.-11 p.m., Kansas Cup Adult Ice Hockey Tournament, Wichita Ice Center, 505 Maple. A button is required for admission to this event.

9-11 a.m., Via Christi Walkfest, through Central and North Riverside Parks. The 2.5- or 5-mile walk route starts at the Murdock Street bridge and ends near the Central and Nims Street bridge.

9 a.m.-6 p.m., Riverfest Flea Market, Douglas and Main. Free with festival button.

9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friends of the Keeper Celebration, pow-wow, native dance contest, arts and crafts, food vendors, Mid-America All-Indian Center. Free with festival button.

9 a.m.-9 p.m., SYNC on Tour, First and Waco. Experience new Ford technology, a voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones and digital music players.

9 a.m.-10 p.m., Softball Tournament, South Lakes Sports Complex, 5301 S. Meridian. Admission is $3, or $1 with a Riverfest button.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dodge Ball tournament, Main Street between William and English.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Air Capital Antique & Classic Boat Fest, vintage and antique boats on display, Arkansas River, North of Douglas Street Bridge.

10 a.m.-7 p.m., Got milk? Chief Health Officer Tour, Milk Mustache Tour with free milk samples and milk mustache photos, Main Street south of Douglas.

10 a.m.-8 p.m., Cessna Kids' Korner, A. Price Woodard Park. Inflatables, games, live entertainment. River Festival button required for admission.

11 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverfest Car Show, Douglas and McLean.

11 a.m.-8 p.m., Music by the River, local musicians, Tripodal grass area at Century II.

Noon, "Goldilocks & The Three Bears," presented by Wichita Children's Theatre, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Admission free with a River Festival button.

Noon-2 p.m., Aeroflex Antique Bathtub Races, Arkansas River between Douglas and Lewis Streets.

Noon-4 p.m., Teen Scene Rivalry at the River, youth competitions such as tug-of-war, dancing and quizzes, Hyatt Lawn.

1-3 p.m., Star Million Dollar Hole-in-One semi-finals, 12th and Amidon; finals at 3:30 p.m. at Sim Park Golf Course.

1:30 p.m., "Goldilocks & The Three Bears," presented by Wichita Children's Theatre, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Admission free with a River Festival button.

2-5 p.m., Paddleboats, Arkansas River at the Hyatt Water Wall. Paddle your boat the length of the course on the river. Paddleboats provided by Gander Mountain. Free with a Riverfest button.

3 p.m., "Goldilocks & The Three Bears," presented by Wichita Children's Theatre, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Admission free with a River Festival button.

3-5 p.m., Riverfest Basic Skills Competition, compulsory, free skate, synchronized skating and artistic competitions, Wichita Ice Center, 505 Maple. Free with festival button.

5:30-8 p.m., Riverfest Wakeboard Competition & Water Ski Show, Arkansas River, between Douglas and Lewis Streets.

8:30 p.m., Koch Twilight Pops Concert, featuring the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Plaza at Century II. Bring your radio and tune to BOB FM (97.1 FM) for live simulcast of the concert and fireworks.

9:45 p.m., Capitol Federal fireworks show.