| River
Fest 2011
Wichita,
Kansas
877-WFIFEST
June
3 - 11, 2011
$5
button give access to all facilities and events
Additional
charges for activities such as the Arkansas River Zipline
Sundown
Parade |
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The 2011 Wichita
River Festival opened June 3rd with the Sundown
Parade and a fireworks display along the Arkansas River which was launched
from 3 locations. The 2011 festival has a zip line across the Arkansas
River, jet ski races, bicycle races, tethered hot air balloon rides, a
new "upscale" tent at WaterWalk with restaurant dining and musical acts,
and many other musical venues.
Most activities at
the 40th anniversary River Fest are close to the Arkansas River. There
is even a floating stage where the breeze off the water helps cool visitors
on the hot June days.
The Sundown parade lasted nearly an hour an included entries like this
conestoga wagon "Windwagon"
Zipline across the Arkansas River next to the Douglas Avenue Bridge
This carnival is about a block west of the river - $3 admission includes
$3 in tickets for the rides
Jet ski racers from across the nation race at speeds reaching 80 mph.
Kayaks, canoes and peddle boats are free with a Riverfest button
A. Price Woodard Park in only one of several food venues at River Fest
Chan's chicken on a stick ($7) - this was the best of several dishes
sampled
The Substitutes performing on the floating stage at A. Price
Woodard Park on Saturday, June 4, 2011
Bicycle X-Change RiverFest Crit Race
Free entertainment at Ruben's Mexican Grill Blockfest
Sundown Parade
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