ROCKFORD RIVER DAYS

EVENT INFORMATION

All events are held in Riverside Park unless otherwise indicated

Medallion Hunt 

Clues begin on Monday, Aug. 7th. Check various Rockford businesses and the Rockford News Leader for clues. $100 prize package.

FRIDAY August 11th

Tent Dance “ The Shag Band” 8:00 p.m. - Midnight

SATURDAY August 12th

Volleyball Tournament:                                   8:00 a.m.

5 K Run:                                                          9:00 a.m. 

Entry fee is $15; $20 day of race. info. John VanDanacker 477-6647

Whiskered Walleye Fishing:                           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

must pre-register in SE corner of Park beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Boy Scout Cub Mobile Races:                         9:30 a.m.  

Ash and Maple Street - info.  Dave 612-232-3243

Cribbage Tournament:  (Lions Building)         10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Tim 972-2462

Games/Inflatables for kids                               Noon - 5:00 p.m.

River Raft Race:                                              1:00 p.m.  

Starts at Riverview Estates Marina - info. Kevin 763-238-6035

Bingo: (Lions Building)                                     1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Meet the Ambassador Candidates - 2:00 p.m. under the tent 
"Veggie Sales" Race  3:00 p.m. Make your boat in the park. Ages 12 and under.

Duck Drop Race:   3:15 p.m. buy ducks in the Park prior to 3:00 p.m.

Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner:                         4:00 p.m.

 

Tent Dance: "Brat Pack Radio" -        8:00 p.m. - Midnight

Fire Works Riverside Park                          

Sunday August 13th

Volleyball Tournament continues

Ecumenical Church Service  11:00 a.m. under the tent. Bring a lawn chairs

Lions Club BBQ Turkey Sandwiches/Legs            11:00 a.m.                                            

Wellness Van:                                                           Noon - 4:00 p.m.  

Kiddie Parade                                                            Noon 

Parade 1:00 p.m.                                                      Starts at the Rockford Mall  

Grand Marshall   Darwin Koecher

Info. Doug White 763-477-6173

Carnival games for kids                                           After parade until 5:00 p.m.

Quilt Drawing:  Helen Bruse memorial quilt.           3:00 p.m.

Bed Races     3:00 p.m. by the gazebo. Beds & helmets provided.  info. Joe Roelofs  763-477-6279
Shopping Cart Races;  3:30 p.m. by the gazebo. Carts & helmet provided. info. Joe Roelofs 763-477-6279

       

 

KRWC Radio: - will be providing music following the parade until 5:00 p.m.

 

Coronation of the Rockford Ambassador will be held at the Rockford High School Auditorium at 5:00 p.m.

 

All events are held in Riverside Park unless otherwise indicated

         Paws & Wheels” Kiddie Parade ‘06

River Days will host the “Paws & Wheels Kiddie Parade on August 13th at Noon.  Kids, should decorate their bikes or wagons and bring along their pets. Registration/line up starting at 11:00 a.m, at the Middle School parking lot. Grades K-5. Ribbons awarded and treats given at the end of the parade. Route is Bridge St. to Main St. to Riverside Park. Info. call Trish Waletich 763-477-3443.

THROUGH THE WEEKEND there will be foods Booths which will sell hotdogs, brats, pop, french fries, mini donuts, pie, ice cream and more. 

BEER GARDEN opened Friday evening. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - Midnight & Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m. Serving Beer & Wine coolers.