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2008 RIVERTOWN
DAYS
JULY 18 - 20, 2008
Events
confirmed for 2008
are highlighted in GREEN
(times
subject to change)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY
| FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT |
RIVER ACTIVITIES | CARNIVAL
PLEASE NOTE
MUSIC
STAGE
Location: Jaycee Park (West of Bridge)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Brat
Pack Radio,
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Saturday,
July 19, 2008
Keystone
featuring Brittany Lee,
4:30 -7:30 PM
Lamont Cranston, 8:00 - 10:00 PM
KICK-OFF
EDINA
REALTY'S MEDALLION HUNT
Sponsor: Edina Realty
Clues begin in early July. Clues are 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
2008 RTD Button to claim the $500 prize. No button $250 prize.
For more information on the hunt & parade visit
hastings.edinarealty.com.
THURSDAY, JULY
17
TEEN NIGHT 7 -
10:30 PM
Entertainment Sponsor: Smead Manufacturing Co.
Organized
by Hastings Family Aquatic Center &
Youth First
901 Maple Street
Ages 13 - 17. No entry fee or RTD button needed.
DJ, games, prize giveaways. Fee for Water Wars ($3 a bucket)
and Concessions. For more information call the Aquatic Center
at (651) 480-6179.
FRIDAY, JULY
18
RTD
TENNIS TOURNAMENT 8 AM - 9 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Women's Tennis League
Roadside & Sr. High Tennis Courts
(In case of rain, Middle School Courts)
Three day tournament - men's, women's, junior/children;
singles and doubles. To register for the tournament
contact Margaret at (651) 437-1926.
DOCK
DOGS COMPETITION
Sponsor: Rivertown Days
Jaycee Park
Registration for competition can be done on-line at www.dockdogs.com.
On site registrations will be taken, space is limited.
POLICE
CANINE DEMONSTRATION
6:30
PM
Sponsor:
Hastings Police Department
Jaycee
Park
Officer Mike Schmitz and his German
Shepherd, Eis (Ice) demonstrate techniques in canine criminal
apprehension.
BRAT
PACK RADIO
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Jaycee
Music Stage
Come and rock to the unmistakable beats and sounds
of the 80's. Complete with costumes, visual effects and
audience interaction, the Brat Pack Supershow will transport
you back in time.
KISS
A
PIG
7:30 PM
Music
Stage
The candidate who
raises the most money has the honor of kissing the pig. Come cheer on your favorite candidate!
SATURDAY, JULY
19
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7 - 11:30 AM
Sponsor:
United Methodist Church
615
West 15th St.
Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and
coffee.
RTD FLEA MARKET 8 AM - 5 PM
Sponsor: First National Bank
Bank Parking Lot
119 West 2nd St.
Antique & Collectibles sale.
KITTEN
BALL TOURNAMENT
8 AM -
6 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Parks Department
Veteran's
Park Athletic Complex
Co-ed kitten ball tournament.
Call Hastings Parks Department at (651) 480-6175.
RTD
TENNIS TOURNAMENT 8 AM - 9 PM
Sponsor:
Hastings Women's Tennis League
Sr. High & Middle School Tennis Courts
(See Friday's listing for details)
DOCK
DOGS COMPETITION
8:30
AM
Sponsor: Rivertown
Days
Jaycee Park
DOWNTOWN
SIDEWALK
SALE 9 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor: Downtown Business Association
Downtown Mainstreet (2nd Street East)
ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 9 AM -
5 PM
Arts & Crafts Application Form 2008.pdf
and
Certificate of Compliance st19.pdf
Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Pioneer Park - 15th & Pine Streets
Over 130 crafters, food.
INFLATABLE
FAMILY FUN 9 AM -5 PM
Pioneer
Park - 15th & Pine Streets
PEDAL
PULL
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sponsor: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
WATER
SKI
SHOW
12 NOON
SHAKOPEE - PRIOR LAKE WATER SKI ASSOCIATION
POLICE
CANINE DEMONSTRATION
12
NOON
Sponsor:
Hastings Police Department
Jaycee
Park
Officer Mike Schmitz and his German
Shepherd, Eis (Ice) demonstrate techniques in canine criminal
apprehension.
DOWNTOWN
SIDEWALK
SALE
12 NOON - 4 PM
Sponsor: Downtown Business Association
Downtown
Mainstreet (
2nd Street East
)
SPLATTER
SISTERS
1 - 2 PM
Jaycee
Park Music Stage
Upbeat songs for moving and shaking! A very lively
concert of classic kids songs with lots of audience
participation. Quality family time!
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.
POLICE
CANINE DEMONSTRATION
2
PM
Sponsor:
Hastings Police Department
Jaycee
Park
Officer Mike Schmitz and his German
Shepherd, Eis (Ice) demonstrate techniques in canine criminal
apprehension.
WATER
SKI
SHOW
3:30 PM
SHAKOPEE - PRIOR LAKE WATER SKI ASSOCIATION
KEYSTONE
WITH BRITTANY LEE
4:30 - 7:30 PM
Jaycee
Park Music Stage
KeyStone began in 1995 with a great female lead
vocalist and 4 part vocal harmonies. A kicking
progressive country band with smoking guitar licks and hot
fiddle solos. KeyStone has performed in concert with
Black Hawk, Diamond Rio, Joe Diffe, Brad Paisley, and Charlie
Daniels
to name a few.
HASTINGS RTD TWILIGHT PARADE
6 PM
Parade info letter 2008 w logo.pdf
Parade Entry Form 2008.pdf
Sponsor:
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Route: 4th & Pleasant to Wilson Park.
LAMONT
CRANSTON
8 - 10 PM
Jaycee
Park Music Stage
This legendary Mpls. based blues band has been
going strong since 1969 led by Pat "Lamont"
Hayes. The band has won just about every award possible
throughout the years at the Minnesota Music Awards for both
band and individual achievements. They have shared the
stage with Muddy Waters, Wilson Pickett, Bonnie Raitt, the
Blues Brothers, The Rolling Stones and many more.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY 10 PM
Proceeds from button sales support the Rivertown Days Fireworks
Display at the Riverfront.
SUNDAY, JULY
20
PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7
- 11:30 AM
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
615
West 15th St.
Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and
coffee.
'08 PRO CRAFT BASS CLASSIC
7 AM - 3:15 PM
Sponsor:
Pro Craft Boats
Hastings
Public
Boat Launch -
Jaycee
Park
Team Bass Tournament. For more information contact Dean at
(651) 248-8015 or (651) 437-8940.
RTD
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
8 AM - 5 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Women's Tennis League
Sr. High & Middle School Tennis Courts
(See Friday's listing for details)
DOCK
DOGS COMPETITION
9 AM
Sponsor: Rivertown
Days
RTD FLEA MARKET
9 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor: First National Bank
Bank Parking Lot, 119 West 2nd St.
Antiques & Collectibles.
BARBARY COAST DIXIELAND BAND 9:15 & 10:35 AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
Sponsor: Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 W. 9th Street
Dixieland band providing music and participating in worship
services.
ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
10 AM -
4 PM
Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Pioneer Park - 15th & Pine St.
(See Saturday's listing for details)
INFLATABLE
FAMILY FUN
10 AM - 4 PM
Pioneer
Park - 15th & Pine Streets
TWIN CITIES POWER BOAT
RACES
11 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor: Rivertown Days
Jaycee
Park
Time trials begin at 8:00 AM; Break from 1 - 2 p.m.
SNEAKY PETE'S
12 NOON WEIGHT IN
GARDEN TRACTOR PULL
2 PM START
Sponsors: The Point Restaurant,
Gerlach Outdoor Power Equipment, Vic's Crane & Heavy Haul
Hwy. 61 & 10
Garden Tractors weighing from 750 - 1200 pounds compete against
tractors their own weight and horsepower to pull a
"sled". After the tractor can move the
"sled" no further, measurement of the distance is
taken. Tractors with the longest distance pulled win prizes in
each class entered.
TRISHA
& THE TOONIES
1 - 2 PM
Jaycee
Music Stage
The Toonies is a unique mixture of music, puppets, skits
and
laughter, which has made it one of the most talked about
family stage shows. Young and the young-at-heart highly
acclaim this exciting, interactive and fun-filled musical
adventure. You'll hear powerful, uplifting messages of
teamwork, respect, responsibility, acceptance and the
importance of education and our environment.
RIVER ACTIVITIES
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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