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

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