2010 Events Schedule
Friday, May 7
The Eagle Virtual Medallion Hunt
Sponsored by: The Wichita Eagle and Suzuki of Wichita.
Medallion Hunt Ends: Wednesday, May 12 Win a new car! Get ready to test your clue-solving skills. The contest is a virtual hunt, with daily clues leading to a description of a Wichita location. There's no physical medallion to uncover, so the sky is truly the limit for the secret location. Each participant must register at www.kansas.com or in person at The Wichita Eagle to submit a guess. Participants are allowed only one guess each - with rewards for being the first to guess correctly - so you'll need to decide just how sure you are before you submit your answer. All contestants who submit the correct location will be entered into a drawing for a new car from Suzuki of Wichita. Contest begins May 2 with clues in The Wichita Eagle, Kansas.com and KSN and will end on May 12. The grand prize winner will be drawn during the Festival's Block Party on May 14. Look in The Wichita Eagle or on www.kansas.com for complete contest details!
"The Ugly Duckling"
(A Musical Adaptation by Kevin M. Reese)
presented by Wichita Children's Theatre
10:00 am, 1:00 pm (schools only)
Saturday, May 8 - 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 9 - 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 15 - 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Location: Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Sponsored by: EMC Insurance Companies, IMA of Kansas, Inc. Everyone thinks the little newborn is just plain ugly. He doesn't look like the others, he doesn't talk like the others, and he certainly doesn't act like the others. He is just so different in so many ways - and on a farm, different isn't so good. Well, our hero soon helps everyone learn an important lesson about fitting in, and how, sometimes, the smallest person can be the biggest bully. Free with a Riverfest button. First come, first served, capacity 600. Call Wichita Children's Theatre, 316-262-2282.
Douglas Avenue Sculpture Walking Tours
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 8 - Saturday, May 15, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Century II Drive Stroll the streets of Downtown Wichita and enjoy the wonderful street art along
the way. Walking tour brochures are available at the Festival Souvenir Store located near the Food Court at Century II.
Kansas Lottery - Get your Tickets & Win
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 8 - Friday, May 14, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 15, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, May 15, 6:30 pm -
Kansas Lottery Second Chance Drawing
Location: Food Court at Century II Win $50,000 Cash! in a second chance drawing held on the Douglas Street Bridge May 15. Get your chance to win by entering non-winning Pirate's Treasure instant scratch tickets. Buy $10 or more of Kansas Lottery tickets and get a FREE T-shirt.
Wichita Downtown Development Corporation (WDDC) Noon Hour Entertainment
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Midwest Ford Dealers Food Court Stage at Century II Starving for some great entertainment? Then take a lunch break with us! We serve up local entertainment each weekday in the Food Court at Century II.
Kansas Gas Service Grand Opening Celebration
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Midwest Ford Dealers Food Court Stage at Century II Kickoff Riverfest 2010 with at the Food Court Stage with Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXVII! Find out the winner of the 'Captain Who? Name the Raccoon Contest' and enjoy lunch at the Food Court at Century II! It's just the beginning of nine days of fun, free with your Festival button!
Cessna Kids' Korner
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: A. Price Woodard Park
See Cessna Kids' Korner page...
Texas on Tour -- NEW EVENT! more...
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 8, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, May 9, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 15, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: West side of Century II Visit the Texas on Tour exhibit for an experiential virtual trip to the Lone Star State and a chance to win a free Texas vacation!
"Kansas Cup"
Riverfest Adult Ice Hockey Tournament
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, May 8 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, May 9, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Wichita Ice Center - 505 W. Maple
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 on line at www.wichitaicecenter.com or call (316) 337-9199 ext. 115. Tournament Cost: $800.00/team
(fees include: game play, a Riverfest button and prizes.)
Sundown Parade
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Wichita (See map for parade route)
Sponsored in part by: Westar Energy
Brought to you by: 104.5 The Fox
Gangway as Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXVII glides through the streets of downtown Wichita to kick off Riverfest! Find a spot and relax while floats, marching bands, clowns and inflatables entertain you! Don't miss the concert and fireworks at West Bank Stage following the parade!
Wichita River Festival® Softball Tournament
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, May 8, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, May 9, 9:00 am - Completion
Saturday, May 15, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 16, 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 C/D & E softball tournaments begin
Friday, May 7. Registration deadline is April 30 at 5:00 pm. The Co-ed C/D & E tournaments begin Saturday, May 15. Registration deadline is May 7 at 5:00 pm. Entry fee for both tournaments is $155 per team plus $20 team sanction fee. Admission is $3 or $1 with a Riverfest button. Call (316) 268-4361 for more information.
Opening Night Concert & Fireworks
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Gates: Open at 6:00 pm
Location: West Bank Stage
Brought to you by: 107.3 The Brew
West Bank Concert Schedule & Admission Information...
The Eagle Virtual Medallion Hunt
Sponsored by: The Wichita Eagle and Suzuki of Wichita.
Medallion Hunt Ends: Wednesday, May 12 Win a new car! Get ready to test your clue-solving skills. The contest is a virtual hunt, with daily clues leading to a description of a Wichita location. There's no physical medallion to uncover, so the sky is truly the limit for the secret location. Each participant must register at www.kansas.com or in person at The Wichita Eagle to submit a guess. Participants are allowed only one guess each - with rewards for being the first to guess correctly - so you'll need to decide just how sure you are before you submit your answer. All contestants who submit the correct location will be entered into a drawing for a new car from Suzuki of Wichita. Contest begins May 2 with clues in The Wichita Eagle, Kansas.com and KSN and will end on May 12. The grand prize winner will be drawn during the Festival's Block Party on May 14. Look in The Wichita Eagle or on www.kansas.com for complete contest details!
"The Ugly Duckling"
(A Musical Adaptation by Kevin M. Reese)
presented by Wichita Children's Theatre
10:00 am, 1:00 pm (schools only)
Saturday, May 8 - 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 9 - 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 15 - 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Location: Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Sponsored by: EMC Insurance Companies, IMA of Kansas, Inc. Everyone thinks the little newborn is just plain ugly. He doesn't look like the others, he doesn't talk like the others, and he certainly doesn't act like the others. He is just so different in so many ways - and on a farm, different isn't so good. Well, our hero soon helps everyone learn an important lesson about fitting in, and how, sometimes, the smallest person can be the biggest bully. Free with a Riverfest button. First come, first served, capacity 600. Call Wichita Children's Theatre, 316-262-2282.
Douglas Avenue Sculpture Walking Tours
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 8 - Saturday, May 15, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: Douglas Ave. at Century II Drive Stroll the streets of Downtown Wichita and enjoy the wonderful street art along
the way. Walking tour brochures are available at the Festival Souvenir Store located near the Food Court at Century II.
Kansas Lottery - Get your Tickets & Win
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 8 - Friday, May 14, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 15, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, May 15, 6:30 pm -
Kansas Lottery Second Chance Drawing
Location: Food Court at Century II Win $50,000 Cash! in a second chance drawing held on the Douglas Street Bridge May 15. Get your chance to win by entering non-winning Pirate's Treasure instant scratch tickets. Buy $10 or more of Kansas Lottery tickets and get a FREE T-shirt.
Wichita Downtown Development Corporation (WDDC) Noon Hour Entertainment
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Midwest Ford Dealers Food Court Stage at Century II Starving for some great entertainment? Then take a lunch break with us! We serve up local entertainment each weekday in the Food Court at Century II.
Kansas Gas Service Grand Opening Celebration
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Midwest Ford Dealers Food Court Stage at Century II Kickoff Riverfest 2010 with at the Food Court Stage with Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXVII! Find out the winner of the 'Captain Who? Name the Raccoon Contest' and enjoy lunch at the Food Court at Century II! It's just the beginning of nine days of fun, free with your Festival button!
Cessna Kids' Korner
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: A. Price Woodard Park
See Cessna Kids' Korner page...
Texas on Tour -- NEW EVENT! more...
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 8, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, May 9, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 15, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: West side of Century II Visit the Texas on Tour exhibit for an experiential virtual trip to the Lone Star State and a chance to win a free Texas vacation!
"Kansas Cup"
Riverfest Adult Ice Hockey Tournament
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, May 8 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, May 9, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Wichita Ice Center - 505 W. Maple
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 on line at www.wichitaicecenter.com or call (316) 337-9199 ext. 115. Tournament Cost: $800.00/team
(fees include: game play, a Riverfest button and prizes.)
Sundown Parade
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Wichita (See map for parade route)
Sponsored in part by: Westar Energy
Brought to you by: 104.5 The Fox
Gangway as Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXVII glides through the streets of downtown Wichita to kick off Riverfest! Find a spot and relax while floats, marching bands, clowns and inflatables entertain you! Don't miss the concert and fireworks at West Bank Stage following the parade!
Wichita River Festival® Softball Tournament
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, May 8, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, May 9, 9:00 am - Completion
Saturday, May 15, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 16, 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 C/D & E softball tournaments begin
Friday, May 7. Registration deadline is April 30 at 5:00 pm. The Co-ed C/D & E tournaments begin Saturday, May 15. Registration deadline is May 7 at 5:00 pm. Entry fee for both tournaments is $155 per team plus $20 team sanction fee. Admission is $3 or $1 with a Riverfest button. Call (316) 268-4361 for more information.
Opening Night Concert & Fireworks
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Gates: Open at 6:00 pm
Location: West Bank Stage
Brought to you by: 107.3 The Brew
West Bank Concert Schedule & Admission Information...
