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2009 RIVERTOWN
DAYS
JULY 17 -19, 2009
(times
subject to change)
THURSDAY
| FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
SUNDAY
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT |
CARNIVAL
MUSIC
STAGE
Location: Jaycee Park (West of Bridge)
Friday, July 17, 2009
Boogie
Wonderland,
7 - 10 PM
Saturday,
July 18, 2009
Kurt Jorgensen
Band,
7 - 10 PM
Sunday,
July 19, 2009
Dazy Head Mazy,
1 - 4 PM
KICKOFF
EDINA REALTY'S MEDALLION HUNT
Sponsor: Edina Realty
Clues begin on Monday, July 13th. Clues are updated
daily and available at the Edina
Realty office (1640 South Frontage Rd. Suite 101) and on KDWA
Radio.
Anyone 12 years or older can participate to find the Medallion
hidden on public property within the city limits. Must have a
2009 RTD Button to claim the $500 prize. No button $250 prize.
RTD PHOTO CONTEST
RT Days Photo Contest 09.pdf
Sponsor: Mac McGoon Portrait Design
Studio
The RTD Photo Contest is open to Hastings residents of all
ages. There are three categories: people, animals and
landscapes. Photos must be submitted by July 10th by 5:30
p.m. Entries will be displayed at the LeDuc Historic Estate in
the Carriage Barn, July 17th - 19th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. First place winners in
each category will be awarded an 11 x 14 wall portrait (an
enlargement of the winning image). There will also be a
People's Choice Award given to the entry that receives the most
votes.
THURSDAY,
JULY 16
TEEN NIGHT
7:30 -
10:30 PM
Sponsor: Smead Manufacturing
Company
Organized
by
City of Hastings Parks and
Recreation Department
901 Maple Street
Open swim for teens ages 13 - 17. DJ, games,
concessions and prize giveaways. For more information call the Aquatic Center
at (651) 480-6179. Free Admission.
FRIDAY,
JULY 17
DOCK
DOGS COMPETITION
Jaycee Park
For more information on times of competitions
visit
www.dockdogsnorthernstars.com/events/Hastings09/2009_Hastings.html
VOYAGEUR CANOE
TOURS 3 -6 PM
Sponsors: Power Within Chiropractic
Organized by Hastings Environmental Protectors
(H.E.P.) Guided
nature & history tour of Lake Rebecca in a Voyageur
canoe (30 min. tour, every hour). Watch for Bald Eagles
and native vegetation that helps improve water quality.
Donations appreciated.
TENNIS
TOURNAMENT 3 - 8 PM
Tennis Tournament Registration 09.pdf
Sponsor:
Hastings Women's Tennis League
Roadside & Sr. High Tennis Courts
(In case of rain, Middle School Courts)
Three day tournament. Events for the
entire family. All levels of players are welcome to enter.
Deadline to register, July 2nd - late entries may be
accepted. 10 game pro-set. 2 matches guaranteed. To register for the tournament
contact Margaret at (651) 437-1926.
TENT
DANCE
5 PM - 2 AM
TUBBY’S BAR & GRILL
Sponsors: Spiral Pizza & Tubby's Bar & Grill
412 Vermillion Street
Live outdoor music under the tent.
MINNESOTA
ZOOMOBILE
5 - 7 PM
Sponsor: Flint Hills Resources, LP
Near
Jaycee Music Stage
The ZooMobile is an interactive and engaging program that
allows a close up view of the animals by bringing the Zoo to
you. A fun and lively naturalist uses biofacts, theater
techniques, story telling, and audience participation.
Fun for all ages.
HASTINGS
MILITARY SERVICE 5 - 9 PM
FAMILY INITIATIVE
V.F.W.
Post #1210- 320 2nd St E
The Humphrey Institute's Center for Democracy and
Citizenship oral history exhibit, Warrior to Citizen:
Stories of Minnesota's Most Recent Veterans showcases
service members' experiences, from preparing for war to
understanding their role as citizens upon returning home
though multimedia and artifacts. The exhibit offers an
opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from returning
Minnesota Veterans about the skills and experience they gained
and the challenges they face reintegrating into their
communities.
BOOGIE
WONDERLAND 7 - 10 PM
Jaycee
Music Stage
The hottest disco band in town is back!
Boogie Wonderland will help you shake your groove thing to
your favorite dance hits of the 70’s! If you haven’t seen
Boogie Wonderland, grab your platform shoes and hustle on down
to Jaycee Park and party the night away for a slammin' good
time!
SCHOOLHOUSE
SQUARE
ROCKS
8 PM - 12 AM
Sponsors:
Schoolhouse Square Businesses
Featuring music from local favorites the “Midlife Chryslers.”
EAGLES
CLUB LIVE
MUSIC
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Sponsor: Eagles Club #2212
1220 Vermillion Street
Music featuring "Red Eye Flyte."
DUGAREL'S 5TH ANNUAL
9 PM - 1 AM
TENT DANCE
Sponsor: Dugarel's Bar & Grill
3475 Vermillion Street
Live music featuring the "Johnny Holm Band."
LIVE
MUSIC
9:30
PM - 1:30 AM
AT THE COLISEUM
Sponsor: Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill
1840
Vermillion Street
Music featuring "Still Rockin'." No cover charge.
Kitchen specials 5 - 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY
18
RTD
FAMILY FUN
RUN 7
AM -
11 AM
Rivertown
Days Run 2009 with MAP.pdf
Sponsors:
Hastings Area YMCA &
Hastings United Way
85 Pleasant Dr.
7:00
AM - Registration
8:00 AM - 8K Run
8:00 - 11:00 AM - Family fun events: moonwalk, water balloon
activities, face painting, family group fitness sampler
classes.
9:00 AM - 2K Walk/Run
PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:30 AM - 12 NOON
Sponsor:
United Methodist Church
615
West 15th St.
Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and
coffee.
TENNIS
TOURNAMENT 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Tennis Tournament Registration 09.pdf
Sponsor:
Hastings Women's Tennis League
Roadside & Sr. High Tennis Courts
(See Friday's listing for details)
RTD
FLEA MARKET
8 AM - 5 PM
Sponsor: First National Bank
Bank Parking Lot
119 West 2nd St.
Antique & Collectibles sale.
RTD
CO-ED KITTENBALL TOURNAMENT
8
AM - 8 PM
Sponsor:
The Busted Nut
Organized by Hastings Parks & Recreation Dept.
Veteran's Park Athletic Complex
16" softball tournament for Co-Ed Teams. Teams will play in a true double elimination
tournament. This will be a one day tournament. Contact Jared at
(651) 480-6181 for more
information.
SCHOOLHOUSE
SQUARE ROCKS 9
AM - 12 AM
Sponsor:
Schoolhouse Square Businesses
Schoolhouse Square Back parking lot
9 AM - Kids 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
1 PM - Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
10 AM - 1 PM -Premier Bank Petting Zoo
12 Noon - 5th Annual Spelling Bee
(Ages: 5-8, 9-11, 12-14)
1:30 PM - Ice Cream Banana Split Eating Contest
8 PM - 12 AM - “The Stalls” performing under the tent at
the Mill.
Prizes awarded. Sign up in advance at participating
Schoolhouse Square businesses.
EAGLES
CLUB EUCHRE & 9
- 12:30 AM
WASHER TOSS
TOURNAMENTS
Sponsor: Hastings Eagles
Aeries #2212
1220 Vermillion Street
9 AM - Aux. Bake Sale
9 AM - Euchre Tournament
11 AM - 6 PM - $1.50 Burgers; $1 Hot Dogs; $1 Fries
1 PM - Washer Toss - Plays like horseshoes, only more fun! 24
person limit. Pick up early registration forms at Eagles
Club for Euchre and Washer Toss Tournaments.
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM - "Red Eye Flyte Band."
DOCK
DOGS COMPETITION
Jaycee Park
For more information on times of competitions
visit
www.dockdogsnorthernstars.com/events/Hastings09/2009_Hastings.html
DOWNTOWN
SIDEWALK
SALE 9 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor:
Downtown Business Association
Downtown Mainstreet (2nd Street East)
HOLE
IN ONE CONTEST
9 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Area YMCA
Featherstone
Ponding Basin (across from the YMCA)
Take a shot at the Hastings Area YMCA Hole in One Contest for
a chance to win fabulous prizes! All ages and abilities are
welcome. Call (651) 480-8887 for more information.
ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 9 AM -
5 PM
(Vending
Space is full)
Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Note
New Location:
Levee
Park along riverfront - east side of bridge
Over 100 vendors, food.
CROQUET
CHALLENGE 9:30 -
11:30 AM
Sponsor: Regina Medical Center
LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street (Hwy. 61)
Join us as the Red Hat Minnesconsin Mamas challenge the Red
Hat Spiralettes in a game of outdoor croquet.
KIDS
KARNIVAL 10 AM - 2 PM
Sponsor:
River of Life Church
800 Vermillion Street
Low cost kids games. All proceeds go to Hastings Family
Service.
PEDAL
PULL
10 AM REGISTRATION
Organized
by
10:30 - 12:30 PM
Allina Medical Center
Jaycee
Park Boat Launch Parking Lot
Pedal
Tractor Pull contest for kids (4-11); Teens (12 - 16);Men
& Women. Each group competes to see who can pull the
furthest distance.
BLACK
DIRT THEATER PRESENTATION
11 AM
Sponsor:
CenterPoint Energy
Levee Park Riverfront
35-minute family friendly show. Through the imaginative use of
puppets, objects, music, and simple mechanics the Black Dirt
Theater tells the story of Paul Bunyan, a big man trying to
find how he fits in the world.
HASTINGS
MILITARY SERVICE
11 AM - 9 PM
FAMILY INITIATIVE
V.F.W.
Post #1210- 320 2nd St E
(See Friday's listing for details.)
YOUTH
FISHING CLINIC
11
AM - 1 PM
Sponsor:
SKB Enviromental, Inc. &
Hastings Parks & Recreations Department
Lake Rebecca Park
The Twin Cities Traveling Youth Fishing Clinic program will
teach children the basics of fishing and help them enjoy the
outdoors. The National Parks Service will also be
helping children learn the basics of fishing and casting.
Participants will have the opportunity to be active in various
work stations.
WATER
SKI
SHOW 12:30 PM
SHAKOPEE - PRIOR LAKE
WATER SKI ASSOCIATION
Jaycee
Park Riverfront
VOYAGEUR CANOE
TOURS 12 NOON - 4 PM
Sponsors: Power Within Chiropractic
Organized by
Hastings Environmental Protectors
(H.E.P.) (See
Friday's listing for details.)
RTD
BINGO
1 - 2:30 PM
Sponsor:
Hastings
Area Senior Center
213 Ramsey Street
Bingo for
the entire community. Children 17 & under must be
accompanied by an adult. Three cards for $.25/game, one card
for $.10/game.
DISC
DOGS 1:30
- 5:30 PM
Sponsor:
Hastings
Area Senior Center
Jaycee Park
Watch
“flying dogs” in action as they soar through the
air to catch discs. This sanctioned Skyhoundz event is part
of the Minnesota Cup hosted by the Minnesota Disc Dog Club.
Visit www.mndiscdog.com
for more information.
BLACK
DIRT THEATER PRESENTATION 3 PM
Sponsor:
CenterPoint Energy
Levee Park Riverfront
35-minute family friendly show. Through the imaginative use of
puppets, objects, music, and simple mechanics the Black Dirt
Theater tells the story of Paul Bunyan, a big man trying to find
how he fits in the world.
LIVE TENT DANCE
5 PM - 2 AM
TUBBY’S BAR & GRILL
Sponsors: Spiral Pizza & Tubby's
Bar & Grill
412 Vermillion Street
Live outdoor music under the tent.
WATER
SKI
SHOW
5:30 PM
SHAKOPEE - PRIOR LAKE
WATER SKI ASSOCIATION
Jaycee Park
Riverfront
KURT
JORGENSEN BAND
7 - 10 PM
Jaycee
Music Stage
Formed in 1999, this band continually turns
audiences into
fans with their three part harmonies, high energy and
songs. From blues to soulful gospel to American rock,
KJB plays to all audiences. The band has award six
Minnesota Music Awards in 2002 and seven in 2003.
DUGAREL'S
5TH ANNUAL
9 PM - 1 AM
TENT DANCE
Sponsor: Dugarel's Bar & Grill
3475 Vermillion Street
Live music featuring "Kooky Uncle Tony."
LIVE
MUSIC
9:30
PM - 1:30 AM
AT THE COLISEUM
Sponsor: Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill
1840
Vermillion Street
Music featuring "Kick The Dog." No cover
charge.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
10 PM
Proceeds from button sales help support Rivertown Days. Fireworks
will be displayed over the river from Jaycee Park.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:30 AM - 12 NOON
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
615
West 15th St.
Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs,
juice and
coffee.
TENNIS
TOURNAMENT 7:30 AM -
5 PM
Sponsor:
Hastings Women's Tennis League
Roadside & Sr. High Tennis Courts
(See Friday's listing for details)
TOUR
DE HASTINGS 7:30 AM Registration
8
AM Start
Tour De Hastings Registration 09.pdf
Sponsors: Thrivent Financial For
Lutheran's
&
The
Route Bike
Shop
Wilson
Park (Corner of 5th & Spring Streets)
Bike Tour of the Hastings Area. There will be a short tour
(15 miles) and a longer tour (50 miles). The 50 mile ride
will begin at 8:00 a.m. The 15 mile ride will begin
shortly after 8:00 a.m. No entry fee, optional monetary
donations accepted for Hastings Family Service.
RTD
FLEA MARKET 9 AM -
4 PM
Sponsor: First National Bank
Bank Parking Lot
119 West 2nd St.
Antique & Collectibles sale.
DOCK
DOGS COMPETITION
Jaycee Park
For more information on times of competitions
visit www.dockdogsnorthernstars.com/events/Hastings09/2009_Hastings.html
HOLE
IN ONE CONTEST
9 - 11 AM
Sponsor: Hastings Area YMCA
Featherstone
Ponding Basin (across from the YMCA)
Take a shot at the Hastings Area YMCA Hole in One Contest for
a chance to win fabulous prizes! All ages and abilities are
welcome. Call (651) 480-8887 for more information.
BARBARY COAST
9:15 & 10:35 AM
DIXIELAND BAND WORSHIP SERVICE
Sponsor: Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 W. 9th Street
Dixieland band providing music and participating in worship
services.
TWIN CITIES
10 AM -
3 PM*
POWER BOAT
RACES
Sponsor:
Pearle Vision Center
Jaycee
Park
*Coast Guard may stop races to allow barge traffic to pass.
ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 10 AM -
4 PM
(Vending
Space is Full)
Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Note
New Location:
Levee
Park along riverfront - east side of bridge
Over 100 vendors, food.
RICH
VALLEY
10:30 AM - 3:30
PM
RADIO
CONTROL AIRPLANES
FLYING DEMONSTRATION
Sponsor:
Ace Trailer Sales
Directions: From Hwy. 61 take County Road 47/46 (160th Street)
west about 3 miles, where County Road 47 turns south. The field
is approximately 1 1/2 miles south on County Road 47. Flying and
static display of many types of radio controlled model aircrafts
and helicopters.
VOYAGEUR CANOE
TOURS
11 AM - 3 PM
Sponsors: Power Within Chiropractic
Organized by
Hastings Environmental Protectors
(H.E.P.) (See
Friday's listing for details.)
HASTINGS
MILITARY SERVICE 11 AM - 4 PM
FAMILY INITIATIVE
V.F.W.
Post #1210- 320 2nd St E
(See Friday's listing for details.)
EAGLES
CLUB
#2212
11 AM - 6 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Eagles
Aeries #2212
1220 Vermillion Street
$1.50 Burgers; $1 Hot Dogs; $1 Fries.
HASTINGS RTD
GRANDE PARADE
12
NOON
Parade Entry Form 2009.pdf
Sponsor: Rivertown
Days Committee
Route: 4th & Pleasant to Wilson Park.
DOWNTOWN
SIDEWALK
SALE 12
NOON - 4 PM
Sponsor: Downtown Business Association
Downtown Mainstreet (2nd Street East).
DAZY
HEAD MAZY
1 -4 PM
Jaycee
Music Stage
One of today's most interesting
groups. High energy, incredible chemistry, fun, these
are just a few phrases to describe the pop rock band from
Minneapolis. With a interesting blend of eye-opening pop
and soothing melodic vocals, their tunes are infectious.
BLACK
DIRT THEATER PRESENTATION
3 PM
Sponsor:
CenterPoint Energy
Levee Park Riverfront
35-minute family friendly show. Through the imaginative use of
puppets, objects, music, and simple mechanics the Black Dirt
Theater tells the story of Paul Bunyan, a big man trying to
find how he fits in the world.
LIVE
MUSIC AT THE COLISEUM
5 PM
Sponsor:
Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill
1840
Vermillion Street
Reggae Band. Authentic jerk chicken.
DINNER
TO
BENEFIT
5:30 - 8:30 PM
VETERAN'S RETURNING WITH DISABILITIES
Sponsors: The Langenfeld
Foundation &
The Point Restaurant & Catering
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall 2035 15th St W
A charity fundraiser benefiting disabled veterans returning
from Iraq, Afghanistan and other fields of operations. Meet
honored guest, U.S. Congressman John Kline.
CARNIVAL
Location: Jaycee Park
FRIDAY* 4:30 PM -
10:30 PM
SATURDAY 11 AM - 10:30 PM
SUNDAY 11 AM - 4 PM
*Unlimited rides
with the purchase of a $15 wristband.
Friday 6:30 - 10:30 PM*
Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 PM*
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