MENDON RIVERFEST 2010

Starting tomorrow through the 21st, Mendon is throwing their annual Mendon Riverfest on the banks of the St. Joseph River in downtown Mendon. This will be their 23rd anniversary of the festival. The festival will be held in Reed Riverside Park which features a beautiful strolling boardwalk, gazebos, public restrooms and pavilions. Along with the inflatable games, there will be free performances, children's games, contests and Mendon Riverfest's own Riverfest Idol.

Listed below is a schedule of events:

Schedule Of Events Thursday, August 19th 5pm Riverfest Opening Ceremony Honor the Veterans & Flag Raising Ceremony, The 2009 Riverfest Idol Winner Cody Dale will sing the National Anthem. Concessions Open 5pm Riverfest Idol Contestants perform on small stage. Vote at the Information Gazebo for your favorite 6 to the Semi-Finals. 7pm Lip Sync Show Great entertainment for the whole family. Cash prizes for top 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age Group. Sound by Wall To Wall. Friday, August 20th 10am-9:30pm Arts and Crafts 11am Fireman's Bar-B-Q 11am Concessions Open 11am-9:30pm Fun Amusements Rock Mountain, Box-O-Ring, Water Slide, Slip-N-Dip, 2 Lane Bungee Run, Rock Band (located in the Public Garage) Buy a two day bracelet for Just $5.00 each. 2-7pm Fun Games Fun Games to win a Prize Pack and there will be 3 Instant Prize Winner Games for .25 cents a Game and you play till you win. 11am-2pm Sidewalk Chalk Coloring Contest Located at the Village Hall. Prizes will be Awarded in 3 age groups for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. 1pm Riverfest Idol Top 6 contestants perform on small stage. Vote for your favorite at the Information Gazebo. 5:30pm Riverfest Idol Top 6 contestants perform on small stage. Vote for your favorite at the Information Gazebo. 7-10 PM The Nicky Platinum Band Classic Rock Party Band performing in the Main Gazebo. 7:30-12pm La$ Vega$ Night & Spirits Located in the Pavilion, $3 admission. 8pm Riverfest Idol Final Performance of the night Vote for your Idol. 10-12pm Teen Dance and Karaoke With Kenny & Company $2 admission Located on the hill in the Tent all ages welcome. Saturday, August 21st. 7:30am Registration -5k run & walk Hornet Hustle. 8-11am Mendon Kiwanis Breakfast Mendon United Methodist Church Meal free – asking free will offering. 9am Mendon Hornet Hustle 5k run & walk. 10am Arts and Crafts 10am Canoe Race Canoes furnished by Mendon Country Inn. 10:30am Parade Line UP Starts on Burr Oak St. 11am Concessions Open. 11am-10pm Kiwanis Sloppy Joe & Fruit Cup. 11am Masonic Chicken Bar-B-Q Masonic Hall on Main Street. 11am-9:30pm Fun Amusements Rock Mountain, Box-O-Ring, Water Slide, Slip-N-Dip, 2 Lane Bungee Run, Rock Band (located in the Public Garage) Buy a two day bracelet for Just $5.00 each. 2-7pm Fun Games to win a Prize Pack and there will be 3 Instant Prize Winner Games for .25 cents a game and you play till you win. 12 Noon Pavilion Opens Cash Beer Tent. 12 Noon Riverfest Idol Top 3 contestants performing on Main Street Before parade. Vote for your favorite idol, at the Information Gazebo. 12:15pm Parade. 1pm Registration for Texas Hold'em in pavilion. 2-3pm The World of Magic With BJ Mallen in the main Gazebo. 2-9pm Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Located in the Pavilion. 3pm Parade Awards At Information Gazebo. 3pm Canoe Swamp. 4-6pm The Wall Brothers Perform in the main Gazebo. 4:30pm Riverfest Idol 5pm Toy Boat Race Toy Boats will be available at SMB&T, of Mendon and in the park on August 19th & 20th. Prizes will be awarded in 3 age groups, for the first 3 winners to cross the finish line in the race and the Best Decorated Boat. 5:30pm Duck Race $1.00 per Duck or 6 for $5.00 8 winners $ prizes First 3 winners across the finish line. 6pm Riverfest Idol Top 3 contestants perform on small stage. Vote for your favorite at the Information Gazebo. 6:30pm Free Give Away Must be present to win. 7-10pm TRIGGER Smokin, Rockin Country Performance is in Main Gazebo. 8pm Riverfest Idol Final Top 3 contestants perform on the small stage for the final time. Last chance to vote for Your Favorite Idol !!! 10pm Riverfest Idol Winner. The 2010 Mendon Riverfest Idol Winner will be announced and will sing the National Anthem and $1000.00 check presentation. 10pm Fireworks Enjoy the Best Fireworks Display in South West Michigan, overlooking the Beautiful St. Joseph River, brought to you by Night Magic. 10:30-1:30am The Nicky Platinum Band Classic Rock Party Band Performing in the pavilion, No Charge To Enter. 10:30-1:30am Karaoke With Kenny and Company Located on the hill.

LOCATION: Reed Riverside Park Mendon 269-496-7557