Saturday,
July 9, 2011

  Entertainment
 
  Main Stage
   

 

 

10:00am-12:00pm 

12:30pm-3:00pm

3:00pm-5:00pm

  River Stage
   

 

10:00-10:45

10:45-11:30

11:30-12:15

12:15-1:00

1:00-1:45
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Superstar Stage
   

 

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Event Information

 
 

updated 07/20/2010

 
 

Events get rolling at 9:00 a.m. Riverfest has something for everyone (and most of them are free!)  Stroll through the craft exhibits, take a tour, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Rum River, play games, take in the energy of live concerts, and enjoy some great summer fare. Check back frequently during June & July for updates.

2010 SCHEDULE:

LIVE MUSIC ON THREE STAGES

Main Stage, River Stage, & Anoka Superstar Stage Free concerts by local bands. Rock, folk, jazz, country. Human Rights Award to be presented on Main Stage

PONTOON RIDES


10:00a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Board at the docks behind Anoka City Hall.. Enjoy a free 10-15 min. leisurely cruise on both the Mississippi and Rum Rivers. Volunteers provide their pontoons and time for this event, as well as life jackets for riders. 
Thanks to Federal Premium and the pontoon owners for their sponsorship of this event.

CRAFT EXHIBITS

The Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair is one of the largest craft fairs in the Twin Cities area.  Over 130 booths will be in place on Jackson Street from 1st to 3rd Avenue, 1st and 2nd Avenues from Main Street to Jackson Street.  All items are 100% handcrafted by the person in the booth to the best our knowledge.

ANOKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Free admission to the galleries all day. 10AM to 4PM
Opening of Sounds of Anoka County III: Strings, Things, and Notable Staff.  The third and final installation in our series of exhibitions on Anoka County’s rich musical traditions.  This installment looks at orchestras and highlights music educators from all genres.
Musical performance: String Quartet in the Philolectian Room, Anoka County History Center, 11:00am
In conjunction with our exhibit Law and Ladders, we will put on a public safety fair in the parking lot of the Anoka County History Center.  The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and several Anoka County local police departments will be on hand.
Buy tickets to the July 11 Anoka Heritage Home and Garden Tour.

NOWTHEN THRESHERS EXHIBIT

Stop by the Nowthen Threshing Show display on 2nd Avenue by the public parking ramp and enjoy the sights and sounds of tractors and steam engines.  Share your stories with the folks from the threshing show and hear stories about their pieces of pride and joy. For more info, visit  www.nowthenthreshing.com

BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT

The annual Minnesota Smallmouth Bass “Fins for Skin” Tournament will take place between 7am and 3pm on the Mississippi and Rum Rivers in Anoka.  Tournament headquarters will be at Akin Riverside Park along the banks of the Rum River.  Weigh in begins promptly at 3pm.  Come see the 100 contestants in 50 boats compete for over $12,500.00 in cash prizes. (763) 421-7130.

LOTS OF FOOD

Enjoy a HUGE variety of food at the Riverfest Food Court located in the parking lot between Wells Fargo and Billy’s Bar & Grill on Jackson Street.

  More than 15,000 people attended the event last year  
 

 


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