KC Riverfest

July 3^rd and 4^th , 2008

Thursday July 3

4 - 11:30 p.m. 

Friday July 4

1 - 10:30 p.m.

• “Tricks & Flips Action Sports” professional water skiers. The best skiers and wake boarders from around the country will converge in the Midwest to put on a show of the best display of speed, skill, and courage you have ever seen on the Missouri River and at the Slider Pool at Berkley Park
• Children’s Area – Inflatables, rides & fun activities
• KC Kite Flying Club Demonstrations & Lessons
• River Boardwalk –Face painters, mobile arcade
• Food Area-Featuring local cuisine
• Crafters – Browse among the crafters – full of family items
• Exhibit Area – KCFD, KCPD, Missouri Conservation and others

KCRiverFest, “Kansas City’s Riverfront Tradition” Set for July 3-4

(KANSAS CITY) Independence Day fireworks will entertain thousands on the banks of the Mighty Missouri River once again for the fourth annual KCRiverFest, a family event supporting Friends of the River – Kansas City July 3^rd and 4^th.

Located at Kansas City’s Riverfront at Berkley Park, KCRiverFest has become “Kansas City’s Riverfront Tradition;” known as the only place in downtown Kansas City to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and family entertainment.

The event will feature food, extreme river sports demonstrations, the KC Kite Club, a Brewfest, exhibits, children’s activities and musical entertainment by local bands culminating in a stirring performance by the U.S. Air Force Band prior to a Spectacular Firework display on July 4^th.

“The fun and exciting activities at KCRiverFest are developed to create awareness of the history and development of the Missouri River in our area,” said Friends of the River – Kansas City (FOR-KC) Board Chairman George Pisciotta. “Tens of thousands of Kansas Citians have attended this event in the past, and this year promises to be bigger and better. We have many great opportunities for local businesses, corporations and civic organizations to become a part of this popular family event.”

Several levels of sponsorship are available to support KCRiverFest.

“This is a really high visibility place for corporate citizens and others to demonstrate their pride in America and our city,” said Chris Gutierrez, event chairperson. “KCRiverFest is not only about our heritage, but also about the quality of life in our community. That’s why we’re so happy to welcome new sponsors dedicated to making KCRiverFest bigger and better.”

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact the KCRiverFest event directors at EventPros, 816.960.3400. A new website will be online soon. FOR-KC is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the heritage and to promote the development of the Kansas City riverfront through education, community outreach, volunteer commitment and fundraising.

2008 PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Admission $5.00 – children 12 & under FREE

See www.kcriverfest.com  for free shuttle information and updates. 

Thursday, July 3  

4 - 11:30 p.m. 

• Thursday night will feature a BrewFest Beer Garden with samplings from micro-breweries including Boulevard, Schlafly and McCoy’s, Flying Monkeys, New Castle, Samuel Adams and others
• Performances by: Local Bands which will be coordinated through the Radio Sponsor.  Scheduled times for the bands are as follows:

                  6-6:45 p.m.      Scott Duncan

                  7-8:30 p.m.      Sometimes Three

                  9-11 p.m.         The Zeros                 

Friday, July 4

1 - 10:30 p.m.

 Friday Evening Entertainment:

4:30-6 p.m.            TBA

6:30-8 p.m.            Outlaw Junkies

8:30-10 p.m.          The U.S. Air Force Band Performance

10 p.m.     Zambeli Fireworks Presenting KC’s Pyro Spectacular, a night sky spectacle choreographed to music

 On-Going Activities on Thursday & Friday:

• “Tricks & Flips Action Sports” professional water skiers. The best skiers and wake boarders from around the country will converge in the Midwest to put on a show of the best display of speed, skill, and courage you have ever seen on the Missouri River and at the Slider Pool at Berkley Park
• Children’s Area – Inflatables, rides & fun activities
• KC Kite Flying Club Demonstrations & Lessons
• River Boardwalk –Face painters, mobile arcade
• Food Area-Featuring local cuisine
• Crafters – Browse among the crafters – full of family items
• Exhibit Area – KCFD, KCPD, Missouri Conservation and others

Please let Terri Know by Aug 1 if you plan to attend

webmaster@kckiteclub.org

18th Annual Callaway Kite Flight

August 30 - Sept 1, 2008

August 30 - Sept 1, 2008

Location: Foster Smith Field, 4 miles southeast of Callaway on Hwy 40

Date: Always Labor Day Weekend.

Time: Begins Saturday at 10 a.m. and goes through Monday noon.

Each Labor Day Weekend,  a 200-acre prairie just a few miles down the road from Callaway is transformed into an amazing site with a dazzling array of kites and an entryway lined with 22 state flags and 9 national flags. Talk about a visual display!

You'll be welcomed, can shop for kites & wind items, offered lemonade, Yum-Yums & Pie at the concession stand and ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery, entertained each evening, and introduced to locals and guests alike. Don't know how to fly a kite? No problem. Friendly flyers will offer to share their insights. You're a professional flyer wanting some safe space to try out a fabulous kite? We've got the perfect place for you in our pro zone.

Named by USA Today as a Top Ten Flying Site in America, Foster Smith Field is located 4 miles southeast of Callaway along Highway 40. This is not just for avid and amateur kite fliers either. It's for families, friends, picnics, photographers, campers, weddings, dates,college breaks, memories and more!

                JOIN US LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN CALLAWAY

                                      AND GO FLY A KITE!

To Pre-register:

Callaway Kite Flight PO Box 248 Callaway NE  68825

bspanel5@yahoo.com

FEES:

$2.00     Gate Fee per person per day

$5.00     2008 Kite Flight Collectors Pin (limited #)

$12.00   2008 T-shirt  Youth S, M, L

                                        Adult S, M, L, XL

$15.00   2008 T-shirt Adult XXL, XXXL

                 Schedule of Events

Saturday  August 30, 2008

10AM   -Raising the Flag and Concessions open

10:15  -Kite Flying Stunt, Single LineKite, Rokkaku, Demos

              Adopt-A-Spectator and Flyer

3PM    -Kite Bingo

4PM    -Concessions close

7PM    -Entertainment to be Announced

Dusk  -Night Fly - You absolutely must see this!

Sunday  August 31, 2008

10AM   -Raising the Flag and Concessions open

10:15  -Kite Flying Stunt, Single LineKite, Rokkaku, Demos

             Adopt-A-Spectator and Flyer

2PM    -Ranch Rodeo @ 7 Valleys Rodeo Grounds between

             Callaway and Foster Smith Field

3PM   -Kite Bingo

4PM   -Concessions close

6PM   -Watermelon Feed

7PM   -Entertainment to be announced

Dusk -Night Fly -You absolutely must see this!

Monday  September 1, 2008

8AM    -Wrap up Flying

Lodging:

Motel 4                    (308) 836-2226

Chesley's Lodge   (308) 836-2658

Camping is available at the City Park  

 Food and Drink are available at:

On Site: There will be  a food stand on the premises with sandwiches, pies and drinks

In Callaway: Jo's Café  Bear Pad - Convenience Store

Doxsee's - Steakhouse & Bar

Contact these folks for more information:

Mary Ridder         836-4430

Betsy Spanel       836-4416

One Sky One World

Sunday , October 12^th 2008

Columbia Missouri Joint Fly 2008

Bethel Park  4500 Bethel Street Columbia, MO http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Cosmo-Bethel/index.php

 Join the Kansas City Kite Club, the Gateway Kite Club of St. Louis, the River Breezes Kite Club of Jefferson City, and kiters and citizens of Columbia, MO to fill the sky with kites.

Directions to Fly/Map  Take I-70 East to Columbia (@112 miles), take MO-E / STADIUM BLVD / MO-740 exit- EXIT 124- toward COLUMBIA, then keep RIGHT at the fork to go on MO-740 / N STADIUM BLVD for 2.5 miles, turn RIGHT onto FORUM BLVD for 2.4 miles, Left onto W NIFONG BLVD for .05 miles and turn RIGHT onto BETHEL ST.

John Grimshaw of Columbia, Andy Heimericks of Jefferson City, and the St. Louis Gateway Kite Club invites us to join them on Sunday, October 14, 2007.

http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Cosmo-Bethel

For more information, please contact: Columbia Kite Club johngrimshaw@hotmail.com  Home 573-443-2506 Cell 573-808-3109

Family Fall Festival Pumpkin Fest   1-4

6545 W. 151st Street

Overland Park, KS 66223

Saturday, October 18^th

Blue Valley Recreation has invited the KCKC back again for Pumpkin Fest.  All volunteers must pre-register and be approved.---PLEASE FILL OUT A NEW VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM FOR 2008  Family Fall Festival    Pumpkin Fest

Saturday, October 18^th

^{Event is 1-4pm  Set up/take down 11am-5pm}

Rainout date being Sunday, October 19^th