2005 RiverFest
(07/16/05

Free activities will include sea plane, water skiing and kayaking demonstrations on the River; musical entertainment; an arts and crafts show and sale; skate boarding demonstrations by professional Tier II skaters at the Riverside Railyard; concessions and a beer garden; hands-on activities for all ages sponsored by local museums; children's activities including face painting, hair coloring, art projects, games and more; petting zoo and pony rides; NorthWestern Energy bucket truck rides; large equipment displays and demonstrations provided by the Fire Department, Public Works, MAFB and MANG. Reduced admission of $6.00 to the Electric City Water Park for all ages from 11:00am to 6:00pm, combines with a live K-99 remote. There is truly something for everyone.

Activities designed to celebrate the arts include:.* Outdoor stage featuring live musical performances with national and local talent

* Outdoor arts show and arts and crafts sale

* Hands-on activities presented by several area museums

* Musical entertainers along the River's Edge Trail.

Activities highlighting the community and region include:.* Sea plane demonstrations in cooperation with Holman Aviation and the Montana Sea Plane Pilots Assoc

* Professional Skateboard demonstrates at the Riverside Railyard

* Kayak Demonstrations

* Water sports demonstrations

* Children's Activities

* Outdoor concessions and beer garden

* Bucket Truck rides provided by NorthWestern Energy

* Displays and demonstrations by City of Great Falls Public Works Department and Fire Department, Malmstrom Air . Force Base and Montana Air National Guard

* Electric City Water Park including the Flow Rider (ride the surf and float the lazy river), Mitchell Pool, Soak . Zone, water slides; open 11:00am - 6:00pm with a special admission of $6.00 for all ages

Directions: 2005 RiverFest will be held along the Missouri River in and near Elks Riverside Park. The Festival will go from just past Central Avenue on River Drive towards 9th street South, along River Drive between Central Avenue bridge and 9th Street bridge.

2005 RiverFest
1700 River Drive North, Great Falls, MT 59403

Activities Air Show Art Show Arts & Crafts Childrens Activities Entertainment Exhibit Festival Food & Drink Kayaking Local Cuisine Mexican Food Native Art Outdoor Activity Photography Playground Shopping Stage Show Storytelling Swimming Trade Show Water Sport Services Beer/wine Childrens Activities Food Services Handicapped Accessible Merchandise Music Parking Public Restroom Shuttle Service Snack Bar Visitor Service Water

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