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RIVERFEST (Watertown)
Thursday, August 3 2006 to Sunday, August 6 2006
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Riverfest - Watertown, WisconsinRiverfest - August 3-6, 2006
Go here for details on Riverfest 2007

Watertown's big summer party. Held each August, this free four day festival features live bands, the Taste of Watertown, an auto show, raft race, children's entertainment, a craft show, fireworks by Bartolotta, and a midway with carnival rides.

Location
Riverside Park (map)
850 Labaree St, Watertown, WI 53098

Dates & Admission
August 3-August 6, 2006. Full schedule is below.
Entertainment and parking are free.

Thursday, August 3, 2006
4pm-Midnight

4pm-11pm Taste of Watertown
Showcase of area restaurants. Vendors will be selling various items from their establishments that can be purchased using tickets. Tickets are .50 each, sold in sets of 10 for $5.
4pm-11:30pm
Rainbow Valley Rides
Rides special 4pm-8pm
6pm-8pm Copper Box
A mix of zydeco and roots rock with a dash of polka from Oshkosh, WI.
website
8:30pm Little Texas
Country-rock band from Nashville, TN.
website
 

Friday, August 4
11am-Midnight

11am-11pm Taste of Watertown
Showcase of area restaurants. Vendors will be selling various items from their establishments that can be purchased using tickets. Tickets are .50 each, sold in sets of 10 for $5.
11:30am-11:30pm Rainbow Valley Rides
Rides special 11:30am-3:30pm
 
11:30am-1pm The Florida Yard Dogs
Florida band playing a blend of Zydeco, blues, blue grass, Cajun, country, folk and rock.
website
1:30pm
5:45pm and
8pm
Fred Scheer's Lumberjacks
Grab your hat and the edge of your seat for the thrill of the excitement, comedy and action of Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Shows. As seen on ABC's Wide World of Sports and ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
website
2:15pm-6:15pm Kids' Stage
Performances on the kids' stage will include jugglers, a comedy songwriter, ventriloquist and comedy magic shows.
3:30pm-5:30pm Something to Do
A horn-driven rock & reggae band from Waukesha, WI.
website
6pm-8pm
The Gufs
East-side Milwaukee alternative rock band.
website
8:30pm
BoDeans
Milwaukee rock band. Their 1993 song, "Closer to Free" was selected as the theme song to TV series Party of Five.

Better Than Ezra* website
*Better Than Ezra cancelled August 2 due to the unexpected death of the mother of one of the band members. The BoDeans will be taking their place.
website
 

Saturday, August 5
8am-Midnight

8am
Tennis Tournament
8:30am 5K Run
7:30am registration.
9am-5pm Craft Fair
Popular annual art and craft fair with more than 100 exhibitors, held on Riverside Park Island, just across the footbridge from Riverfest. Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.
9am-10:30am Raft Race
The ever-popular raft race on the Rock River is set to get under way at 9:30 am Saturday at Tivoli Island and will conclude at Riverside Park.
9:30am-11am Carp Classic
Fishing contest - one child age 12 or under and one adult can fish for carp and be eligible for prizes.
11am-4pm Kids' Casting Contest
A casting contest for kids, following the annual carp classic.
11am-11pm Taste of Watertown
Showcase of area restaurants. Vendors will be selling various items from their establishments that can be purchased using tickets. Tickets are .50 each, sold in sets of 10 for $5.
11:30am-11:30pm
Rainbow Valley Rides
Rides special 11:30am-3:30pm


11:30am-1pm Big Band Reunion
Big band jazz featuring the music of leading jazz artists including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, and Benny Goodman.
website
12pm-6:15pm Kids' Stage
Performances on the kids' stage will include jugglers, a comedy songwriter, ventriloquist and comedy magic shows.
1:30pm
4pm and
6:15pm
Fred Scheer's Lumberjacks
Grab your hat and the edge of your seat for the thrill of the excitement, comedy and action of Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Shows. As seen on ABC's Wide World of Sports and ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
website
2:30pm-4pm Watertown Municipal Band
Great selection of music performed by Watertown's own city band.
5:15pm-7:30pm The Daryl Stuermer Band
Daryl Stuermer was previously a guitarist for Genesis and the Phil Collins Band, and still plays with Phil Collins today. His band performs music with a progressive jazz/rock sound.
website
8pm Separate Ways
Journey tribute band.
website
10pm
Fireworks by Bartolotta
Experience the Bartolotta's famous firework display. Rain date Aug 6 at 9:30pm.
website
 

Sunday, August 6
9am-Midnight

9am-4pm Riverfest Auto Show
Classic car show of autos, trucks and motorcycles held on the baseball diamond at Riverside Park.
Pre-registration $6. Day of show $10. Registration 7am-11am. First 250 entries receive dash plaque. No pets or carry-ins, please. Contact George Oestreich 920-261-3591, e-mail mrssoapy99@charter.net or Tom Triplett 920-925-3414.
10am-4pm Craft Fair
Popular annual art and craft fair with more than 100 exhibitors, held on Riverside Park Island, just across the footbridge from Riverfest. Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.
11am-10pm Taste of Watertown
Showcase of area restaurants. Vendors will be selling various items from their establishments that can be purchased using tickets. Tickets are .50 each, sold in sets of 10 for $5.
12pm-10pmRainbow Valley Rides 

12pm-1:15pm

The Lovin' Spoonful
America's response to the British invasion. Hits include "Do You Believe in Magic", "Younger Girl", and Billboard hot 100 chart-topper "Summer in the City".
website
12pm-6:15pm Kids' Stage
Performances on the kids' stage will include jugglers, a comedy songwriter, ventriloquist and comedy magic shows.
1:30pm
4pm and
6:15pm
Fred Scheer's Lumberjacks
Grab your hat and the edge of your seat for the thrill of the excitement, comedy and action of Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Shows. As seen on ABC's Wide World of Sports and ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
website
3pm-5:45 pm Bazooka Joe
Party band playing a blend of '70s and '80s pop and rock.
website
7pm
Family Stone Experience
Founding members of Sly and the Family Stone
website
  9pm Raffle Drawing
The grand prize winner walks away with $10,000 in cash, while places one through 10 win a total of $3,550. Tickets are $1.
9:30pm
Fireworks by Bartolotta (rain date)
website


Contact  920-261-6320
E-mail    watncofc@watertownchamber.com
Website  http://www.watertownriverfest.info

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