2012 Wichita River Festival schedule

Check out the fun planned for all ages in this year’s Wichita River Festival. For a complete schedule and additional event details, visit www.wichitariverfest.com.

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FRIDAY

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10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Inflatables, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m. — Craig Twister Steward, Kennedy Plaza stage

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m.–10 p.m. — food court on Douglas in front of Century II

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Face painters, A. Price Woodard Park

11:30 a.m. — Poultry ’N Motion, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

12:45 p.m. — opening ceremony, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

4 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Paddle Boats on the River, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Arkansas River Coalition canoe and kayak river rides, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Stand-up paddle boards, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.-10 p.m. — Wahl Face the Day Tour with free trims for men, a strongman competition and music, Kennedy Plaza

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Farmers Insurance Group Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Delano Park at Douglas and McLean

6 p.m. — Mumblin Jones, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

6:30 p.m. — Sundown Parade, downtown

6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. — Food court by West Bank Concert Venue

7 p.m. — Riverfest Softball Tournament, South Lakes Softball Complex, 5301 S. Meridian. Admission $3 with a button.

8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Koch Twilight Pops Concert featuring the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, cannon blasts and a KC-135 flyover, West Bank Stage or Century II Convention Hall in case of rain. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

9:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m. — Capitol Federal Fireworks, viewing along the Arkansas River from Lewis to 1st Street

SATURDAY

7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Kansas Health Foundation River Run, WaterWalk Pavilion at Lewis Street bridge

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Admirals’ Pancake Feed, pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, $7. WaterWalk Pavilion

9 a.m. — Riverfest Softball Tournament, South Lakes Softball Complex, 5301 S. Meridian. Admission $3 with a button.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Roll Up Your Sleeve for Riverfest, American Red Cross blood and platelet drive. Donors receive T-shirt and chance for prizes, 707 N. Main

10 a.m. — Air Traffic, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Jet Ski Racing, IJSBA Mid-America Watercross Championships, Arkansas River North of the Lewis Street Bridge

10 a.m.–5 p.m. — U-Tug Championship, individuals pull for $1, and teams pull for $5, Tripodal grass area at Kennedy Plaza

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Wagonmasters’ Water Wagon roundtrip boat tours of the Arkansas River from the gazebo behind the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, $5 adults, $4 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free

10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. — Paddle Boats on the River, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. — Arkansas River Coalition canoe and kayak river rides, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. — Stand-up paddle boards, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. — Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Food court on Douglas in front of Century II

10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. — Wahl Face the Day Tour with free trims for men, a strongman competition and music, Kennedy Plaza

11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Face painters, A. Price Woodard Park

Noon-5 p.m. — Dodgeball, 2nd Street east of McLean

12:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Hope in the Valley Horse Rides, Pine Park, east side of Century II

1:30 p.m. — Lady and The Tramps, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

2 p.m. — Doc Gizmo, A. Price Woodard Park

2 p.m.-4 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Farmers Insurance Group Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Delano Park at Douglas and McLean

4 p.m. — Rick Springfield with Survivor, West Bank Concert Venue, Douglas and McLean. Tickets $15 at Intrust Bank Arena box office, 500 E. Waterman, and through Select-A-Seat outlets, www.selectaseat.com or 316-755-SEAT. In case of rain, the concert will be at Century II Convention Hall, 225 W. Douglas.

4 p.m. — Haywired, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

4 p.m.-6 p.m. — Small Smiles Tooth Fairy, A. Price Woodard Park

4 p.m.–10 p.m. — Food court by West Bank Concert Venue

4:30 p.m. — Fly by Night, WaterWalk Pavilion

5 p.m. — Doc Gizmo, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

7 p.m. — Scott Allan Knost, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

7 p.m. — Roscoe & Rose Red, A. Price Woodard Park

8 p.m. — Kelley Hunt, WaterWalk Pavilion

SUNDAY

9 a.m. — Riverfest Softball Tournament, South Lakes Softball Complex, 5301 S. Meridian. Admission $3 with a button.

9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Jet Ski Racing, IJSBA Mid-America Watercross Championships, Arkansas River North of the Lewis Street Bridge

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Wagonmasters’ Water Wagon roundtrip boat tours of the Arkansas River from the gazebo behind the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, $5 adults, $4 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free

11 a.m. — The Catfish Cowboys, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. — Paddle Boats on the River, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. — Arkansas River Coalition canoe and kayak river rides, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. — food court on Douglas in front of Century II

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. — Wahl Face the Day Tour with free trims for men, a strongman competition and music, Kennedy Plaza

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. — Face painters, A. Price Woodard Park

Noon - 9:30 p.m. — City of Praise/WayFM Christian Music Fest, Kennedy Plaza or Century II Exhibition Hall in case of rain

12:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Hope in the Valley Horse Rides, Pine Park, east side of Century II

1 p.m.-4 p.m. — Specs Bicycle Criterium Race, Location: First Street between Water and Waco

1 p.m.-5 p.m. — Sports Card and Memorabilia Show, Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St.

2 p.m.-4 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

2 p.m.–8 p.m. — Wingnuts Professional Baseball in the Heart of Wichita, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Free general admission ticket with button.

3 p.m. — Ten Day Wish, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Farmers Insurance Group Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Delano Park at Douglas and McLean

4 p.m. — Kellie Pickler with David Nail, West Bank Concert Venue, Douglas and McLean. Tickets $15 at Intrust Bank Arena box office, 500 E. Waterman, and through Select-A-Seat outlets, www.selectaseat.com or 316-755-SEAT. In case of rain, the concert will be at Century II Convention Hall, 225 W. Douglas.

4 p.m. — Acoustic Duo , WaterWalk Pavilion

4 p.m.–10 p.m. — Food court by West Bank Concert Venue

6 p.m. — Cessna Jazz Band , WaterWalk Pavilion

6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Gospel lay “From Faith to Favor,” Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre

6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

6:30 p.m. — Stimulus, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

MONDAY

11 a.m. — 7th Annual Bob Struble Memorial Golf Tournament, Crestview Country Club, 1000 N. 127th St.

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m.–9 p.m. — Food court on Douglas in front of Century II

11 a.m.-9 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

11:30 a.m. — Mosley Street Melodrama, Kennedy Plaza stage

4 p.m.-8 p.m. — Wagonmasters’ Water Wagon roundtrip boat tours of the Arkansas River from the gazebo behind the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, $5 adults, $4 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free

4 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Hope in the Valley Horse Rides, Pine Park, east side of Century II

5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m. — The Monophonics, WaterWalk Pavilion

6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. — Gospel music concert, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park or Century II Exhibition Hall in case of rain

7 p.m. — Doc Gizmo, A. Price Woodard Park

TUESDAY

11 a.m. — Wichita Children’s Theatre production of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre

11 a.m.-1 p.m.— Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m.– 9 p.m. — Food court on Douglas in front of Century II

11 a.m.-9 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

11:30 a.m. — Across the Pond, Kennedy Plaza stage

12:30 p.m. — Wichita Children’s Theatre production of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre

2 p.m. — Wichita Children’s Theatre production of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre

4 p.m.-8 p.m. — Wagonmasters’ Water Wagon roundtrip boat tours of the Arkansas River from the gazebo behind the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, $5 adults, $4 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free

4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.— Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Paddle Boats on the River, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Stand-up paddle boards, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Hope in the Valley Horse Rides, Pine Park, east side of Century II

5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m. — Cool Blue, WaterWalk Pavilion

6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

7 p.m. — Shakespeare in the Park: Wichita Shakespeare Company presents “The Tempest,” floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

7 p.m. — Doc Gizmo, A. Price Woodard Park

WEDNESDAY

11 a.m. — Wichita Children’s Theatre production of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre

11 a.m.-1 p.m.— Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. — food court on Douglas in front of Century II

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

11:30 a.m. — Fly by Night, Kennedy Plaza stage

12:30 p.m. — Wichita Children’s Theatre production of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre

2 p.m. — Wichita Children’s Theatre production of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre

4 p.m.-8 p.m. — Wagonmasters’ Water Wagon roundtrip boat tours of the Arkansas River from the gazebo behind the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, $5 adults, $4 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free

4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.— Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Paddle Boats on the River, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.–9 p.m. — Riverfest Photo Booth, Kennedy Plaza, $3 with button

5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Case New Holland Buckaroo Buckarette Rodeo for children ages 2-10, next to Kennedy Plaza

5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Case New Holland Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m. — Henry Walker & The Regents, WaterWalk Pavilion

6:30 p.m. — David Holland Band, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

7 p.m.–10 p.m. — Riverfest Senior Gala, Botanica, 701 N. Amidon

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. — Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Social, on Douglas near Waco

THURSDAY

11 a.m.-1 p.m.— Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. — Food court on Douglas in front of Century II

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

11:30 a.m. — The Watchers, Star Kennedy Stage

4 p.m.-8 p.m. — Wagonmasters’ Water Wagon roundtrip boat tours of the Arkansas River from the gazebo behind the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, $5 adults, $4 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free

4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.— Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Paddle Boats on the River, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Stand-up paddle boards, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Hope in the Valley Horse Rides, Pine Park, east side of Century II

5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m. — Air City Rising, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m. — The Mudbugs, WaterWalk Pavilion

6 p.m. — Roscoe & Rose Red, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — River City Dance Review, Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theatre.

7 p.m.-9 p.m. — Bug Lady, A. Price Woodard Park

Midnight — The Eagle Medallion Hunt ends

JUNE 8

11 a.m.–1 p.m., Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m.–10 p.m. — Food court on Douglas in front of Century II

11 a.m.–10 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

11:30 a.m. — Front Porch Blues, Kennedy Plaza stage

4 p.m.–8 p.m. — Wagonmasters’ Water Wagon roundtrip boat tours of the Arkansas River from the gazebo behind the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview

4 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. — Paddle Boats on the River, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. — Hope in the Valley Horse Rides, Pine Park, east side of Century II

5:30 p.m. — “Wichita: Pioneers, Privateers and Planes” Game Show, Century II Exhibition Hall

6 p.m. — LeCAT, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m. — Roscoe & Rose Red, A. Price Woodard Park

6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

6:30 p.m. — McConnell Air Force Base Riverfest Salute concert and demonstration, WaterWalk Pavilion

7 p.m. — The Tradewinds, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

7 p.m. — “Wichita: Pioneers, Privateers and Planes” Game Show, Century II Exhibition Hall

7:30 p.m. — The Eagle Medallion Hunt car giveaway, Douglas Street Stage at Main

8:15 p.m.-10 p.m. — Country Concert featuring Clay Walker, Douglas Street Stage at Main

8:30 p.m. — Bruce Huss, WaterWalk Pavilion

JUNE 9

8 a.m.–1 p.m. — Paddle, Pedal and Play, boat ramp at Gander Mountain

9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.— Riverfest Zipline, A. Price Woodard Park

10 a.m. — Nick McEwen and The 33, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Wagonmasters’ Water Wagon roundtrip boat tours of the Arkansas River from the gazebo behind the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, $5 adults, $4 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free

10 a.m.–7 p.m. — Riverfest Marketplace, Century II Drive

10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. — Paddle Boats on the River, Arkansas River at the Douglas Avenue Bridge

10 a.m.–9 p.m. — River Vaulting, on McLean south of Douglas

10 a.m.–10 p.m. — Food court on Douglas in front of Century II

10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Cessna Kids’ Korner, A. Price Woodard Park

10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Mobile GameDen, Kennedy Plaza

10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Riverfest Photo Booth, Kennedy Plaza, $3 with button

10 a.m.-noon — Bug Lady, A. Price Woodard Park

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Interactive exhibit with white tigers, camel rides and aviary, west of Century II, $3 admission, fees for additional activities

11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Small Smiles Tooth Fairy, A. Price Woodard Park

12:30 p.m. — Shyner, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

2 p.m. — “Wichita: Pioneers, Privateers and Planes” Game Show, Century II Exhibition Hall

2 p.m. — Roscoe & Rose Red, A. Price Woodard Park

2 p.m.-4 p.m. — Art in the Park, A. Price Woodard Park

4 p.m. — Roscoe & Rose Red, A. Price Woodard Park

4 p.m. — Nikki Moddelmog, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

4 p.m. — RKO Blues Band, WaterWalk Pavilion

4 p.m. — “Wichita: Pioneers, Privateers and Planes” Game Show, Century II Exhibition Hall

4 p.m.–5:40 p.m. — Tallgrass Film Festival’s “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” (rated R), Orpheum Theatre

4 p.m.–10 p.m. — Block Party with street musicians, dancers, mascots, magicians, fire-eaters, Zumba, Douglas Avenue, Kennedy Plaza and A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m. — Mark Horton and Friends, presented by Kansas Acoustic Arts Association, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.–6 p.m. — Portrait with the Admiral, A. Price Woodard Park

5 p.m.–9 p.m. — Riverfest Cruise In, WaterWalk Pavilion

6 p.m. — The Benders, WaterWalk Pavilion

6 p.m. — “Wichita: Pioneers, Privateers and Planes” Game Show, Century II Exhibition Hall

6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. — Funnel Cake Eating Contest, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

7:30 p.m. — Moreland and Arbuckle, presented by Wichita Blues Society, floating stage, A. Price Woodard Park

8:15 p.m. — Block Party concert featuring Tony! Toni! Tone!, Douglas Street Stage

9:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m. — Capitol Federal Fireworks, viewing along the Arkansas River from Lewis to 1st St., tune to 97.1 BOB FM for live simulcast of the concert and fireworks

This story was originally published May 31, 2012 at 5:00 AM with the headline "2012 Wichita River Festival schedule."