Jul 25, 2014 - Series:Free entertainment at Coulon Beach Park, 7pm. Sponsored .... Celebrate this year's festival theme
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
2014 – 29th Anniversary
Special Event & Activity Sponsors: ABC Special Event Rentals: Nibble of Renton AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union: Co-Sponsor Toymaker’s Workshop The Boeing Company: Launch & Appreciation Event
Experience Renton’s
Summer Events June 3 – September 30, Tuesdays, Renton Farmers Market: at the Piazza,
S. 3rd St. and Burnett Ave., 3-7pm. Visit rentonfarmersmarket.com.
July 4 – Renton’s Fabulous 4th of July:
Coulon Beach Park, Noon-10:30pm. Fireworks at 10pm. Enjoy stage entertainment (sponsored by Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments), free KidZone Activities (co-sponsored by Coal Creek Family YMCA and Walmart), and a spectacular fireworks show from the NW corner of the Ivar’s Water Walk. Event Co-Sponsored by The Landing.
CenturyLink Farmers Insurance: Co-Sponsor Inflatable PlayLand First Savings Bank Northwest: Kids’ Photo ID Cards Happy Family Brands: Co-Sponsor Dizzy’s Tumble Bus Integrity Networks: Co-Sponsor Toymaker’s Workshop McLendon Hardware: Old McLendon Petting Zoo
by Kidd Valley.
Mountain Mist: Official Water
Motorcycle Show on S. 3rd St. in downtown Renton. Starts at 10am; judging and awards at 3pm. Free admission for spectators. Visit GoRenton.com.
Puget Sound Energy: Festival Volunteer Program Radio Disney Renton Municipal Arts Commission: Cultural Performing Artists
July 25 - 27 425.430.6528 rentonriverdays.org Festival Co-Sponsors:
Renton Technical College: Sound of Culture Activity Booth Michael J. Scoles, DMD: Parade & Liberty Park Golf Carts Smith Brothers Farms: Putt Putt Golf Activity Stoneway Concrete: Co-Sponsor Board Games of the World Total Home Solution DirecTV: Co-Sponsor Mobile Gaming Theatre UW Medicine - Valley Medical Center: Co-Sponsor Dizzy’s Tumble Bus
Print Sponsor:
July 9 – August 13, Wednesdays, Coulon Family Concert Series: Free entertainment at Coulon Beach Park, 7pm. Sponsored
Walker’s Renton Subaru: Co-Sponsor Climbing Wall Wizards of the Coast: Co-Sponsor of Board Games of the World
July 6 – Return to Renton Cruise-In: Benefit Car, Truck and
July 16 – August 15, Family Fun and Films: Outdoor family movie series; seating
opens at 7pm; movies start at dusk. July 16, The LEGO Movie, at Gene Coulon Park; July 25, The Avengers, at Piazza Park; July 31, Caddyshack, at Maplewood Golf Course (over 21 only); August 8, Back to the Future, at Liberty Park; and August 15, Frozen, at Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Only low-back chairs and blankets in front viewing section. Inclement weather line at 425.430.6719; cancellation decisions will be made at 5:00pm. Appreciation to co-sponsors: Rain City Catering, Ivar’s, the King County Library System, and River Rock Grill.
August 23 – Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk:
Displays of paintings, pottery, sculpture, and photography from over 50 artists. Explore the antiques and re-discover downtown, 11am-5pm. Visit artsunlimited.org
For more community events, visit the City’s website:
rentonwa.gov
Event Hours at July 25: 11am-8pm Liberty Park: July 26: 10am-8pm July 27: 11am-6pm
29TH ANNUAL
Specquackular Family Fun Celebrate this year’s festival theme “Shake, Waddle ‘n Roll!” Originating in 1986, experience the diverse offerings that highlight Renton’s passion for music, art, children’s activities, food and active lifestyle. With different events and activities for all generations, the festival brings the community together for a mid-summer showcase of fun and entertainment. Experience the “specquackular” for yourself!
Wenatchee Youth Circus
Three shows at Cedar River Park. Easy access on foot from Liberty Park. Tickets $1/pp children under 18; $2/pp for adults. Tickets available in Liberty Park at the Festival Information Booth and 30 minutes prior to show times at the Circus entrance in Cedar River Park. Showtimes: July 25: 1:30pm & 6:00pm, July 26: 1:30pm WYC performances co-sponsored by
SalvArte Feed the People, Build a Duck
Duck Hunt V - Selfie Adventure:
No decorated ducks in businesses or community locations this year – just enter the contest and find the clues on Facebook to discover the photo locations for your selfie-adventure scavenger hunt. Find where our ducks have been “shake, waddle ‘n rolling” through Renton, and post a selfie or photo of a duck of your own from that location. Use #RRD2014. Win great prizes like an iPad Air, XBOX One, 32” HDTV or an iPod Nano. See www.facebook.com/RentonRiverDays for contest rules and more information. Sponsored by:
Daily Schedule Friday – Sunday, July 11-13
Adult Tennis Tournament (NTRP): Open to all players interested
in a competitive tennis tournament at Renton High School, Liberty Park and McKnight Middle School. Pre-registration required. Singles: $32, Doubles: $22/player. Visit www.acestennis.net. 425.235.9495. Organized by Aces Tennis.
Festival attendees are invited to bring non-perishable canned food items to Liberty Park, July 25-27. Help take an artistic approach by creating an interactive duck art piece, named “SalvArte.” Donations can be brought to the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank Information Booth located in Gianini Stadium in Liberty Park (hand-crafted arts and crafts vendor area) during festival hours.
Tuesday, July 22 Renton History Museum: 10am-4pm. Museum. Free admission during festival week.
Downtown Renton Window Displays: Explore “specquackular” window displays by local merchants.
Wednesday, July 23 Renton History Museum: 10am-4pm. Museum.
Friday – Sunday, July 18-20
Sam Chastain Memorial Golf Tournament: 1pm, Maplewood Golf
years interested in a competitive tennis tournament. Pre-registration required. Singles $32, Doubles $21/player. Courts include Renton High School, Liberty Park, and McKnight Middle School. Visit www.acestennis.net. 425.235.9495. Organized by Aces Tennis.
Downtown Renton Window Displays:
Jr. Challenger Tennis Tournament: Open to all juniors ages 8-18
Monday – Saturday, July 21-26
Downtown Renton Window Displays: Enjoy the creative and
“specquackular” window displays local merchants have decorated for River Days. Stroll Downtown with the whole family throughout festival week.
Course. $320/4-person scramble, pre-registration req’d. Benefits the Sam Chastain Memorial Scholarship Fund. 425.430.6717. Explore “specquackular” window displays by local merchants.
Free Weekend Fun for Kids
at Liberty Park: 12pm-6pm, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, July 25 - 27 • Board Games of the World • Caricaturist • Chalk Art Contest (Sat. only) • Climbing Wall • Dizzy’s Tumble Bus
• LEGO PlayZone • Mobile Gaming Theatre • Ms. B Hooping Allure • Old McLendon’s Petting Zoo • Putt Putt Golf • Radio Disney (Fri. only)
• Hamster Balls
• Sound of Culture Booth
• Inflatable PlayLand
• Springfree Trampoline
• Junk Chimes
• Strolling Stilt Dancer
• Kids’ Photo ID Cards
• Stage Entertainment • Toymaker’s Workshop
Senior Day BBQ Picnic:
11am-1pm at the Renton Community Center. Advance tickets req’d. $1/pp. Enjoy BBQ hamburgers, strawberry shortcake and dance-band Horns-A-Plenty. Tickets on sale July 1. 425.430.6633. Sponsored by The Law Offices of Dan Kellogg.
Renton Annual Art Show Preview Party: 8pm at the Renton Community Center.
An evening of exquisite juried fine arts, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. $20/pp.
Friday, July 25
Thursday, July 24
Downtown Renton Window Displays: Explor e
Renton History Museum: 10am-
Renton History Museum: 10am-4pm. Museum.
4pm.Museum.
Downtown Renton Window Displays:
Explore “specquackular” window displays by local merchants.
“specquackular” window displays by local merchants.
Renton Annual Art Show: 10am-6pm, Renton Community Center. Live music and a juried art show with works of art available for sale.
Friday, July 25 (cont’d) The Art Market: 11am-8pm, Gianini Stadium, Liberty Park. Art show
features art and hand-crafted items for sale, and activities for children and families. 425.430.6518 or email rentonriverdaysartmarket@ gmail.com. Sponsored by
Nibble of Renton: 11am-8pm, Liberty Park. Tantalizing foods from local restaurants and caterers.
Lions Sight and Hearing Health Screening Unit: 11am-8pm,
Liberty Park. Providing free preventative screenings in visual acuity, glaucoma, blood pressure, hearing and diabetes (3 hr fast required for accurate diabetes screening). Walk-ins welcome, no reservations needed. Sponsored by Fairwood, Kennydale and Renton Lions Clubs.
Community Information Booths: 11am-8pm, Liberty Park.
Exhibitors include non-profits, public service agencies, and festival event sponsors.
Wenatchee Youth Circus:
Two shows Friday at 1:30pm and 6pm at Cedar River Park. Tickets $1/pp children under 18; $2/pp for adults. Circus performances co-sponsored by
Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sale: 9am-5pm. Discounts
from 10% to 50% at shops located on S. 3rd St. and Wells Ave., downtown Renton.
“Shake, Waddle ‘n Roll” River Days Parade: 10am,
Wenatchee Youth Circus: One show Saturday at 1:30pm at Cedar River Park. Tickets $1/pp children under 18; $2/pp for adults. Circus performances co-sponsored by
South 3rd Street from Shattuck Avenue to Liberty Park, with Parade Announcer Kent Phillips of STAR 101.5 FM. Drill teams, dancers, marching bands, horses, one-of-a-kind cars, and more. 425.306.8450 or download an application at rentonriverdays.org. Parade volunteers needed, please call. Sponsored by
Downtown Renton Window Displays: Explor e “specquackular” window displays by local merchants.
Sunday, July 27 Downtown Renton Window Displays: Explor e “specquackular” window displays by local merchants.
The Art Market: 11am-6pm, Gianini Stadium.
Renton History Museum: 10am-4pm. Museum.
Nibble of Renton: 11am-6pm, Liberty Park.
16th Annual Cedar River Quilters Exhibition: 10am-
Community Information Booths: 11am-6pm, Liberty Park.
Renton Annual Art Show: 10am-6pm, Renton Community Center.
Plug-In Electric Vehicles: 11am-3pm,
6pm, Renton Community Center. Sponsored by Bath Fitter
The Art Market: 10am-8pm, Gianini Stadium.
Community Information Booths: 10am-8pm, Liberty Park.
Family Fun & Films: Calling all super heroes! See “The Avengers”
on the large screen at Piazza Park in DT Renton. Seating begins at 7pm and family entertainment begins at 7:45pm. This movie is “a go” rain or shine and super hero costumes welcome!
Saturday, July 26 Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10am, Renton Senior Activity Center.
$6 for adults, $4 for seniors and kids under 12. 206.963.4917. Organized by Renton Lions Club and sponsored by Harley Exteriors.
Volkssports Fun Walks: 8-11am. Experience Renton’s finest
amenities and historic landmarks. Parking available at Renton Memorial Stadium. Follow signs on Cedar River Trail to Start Table at the riverfront side of the Senior Center. 425.235.0528. Organized by Interlaken Trailblazers and sponsored by
29th Annual Six-A-Side Soccer Tournament: 8am, Renton High School. Soccer Club of Renton East (S.C.O.R.E.)’s tournament is open to boys and girls U/9 thru U/16. Visit scoresoccerclub.org
Nibble of Renton: 10am-8pm,
Liberty Park.
Lions Sight and Hearing Health Screening Unit: 11am-
behind the Renton Community Center. Plugin hybrids and batteryelectric vehicles on display.
BMW Car Club of America Gathering of the Heritage: 11am-3pm, Cedar River Park. Impressive display of BMW’s. BMWpugetsound.com.
8pm, Liberty Park. Providing free preventative screenings in visual acuity, glaucoma, blood pressure, hearing and diabetes (3 hr fast required for accurate diabetes screening). Walk-ins welcome, no reservations needed. Sponsored by Fairwood, Kennydale and Renton Lions Clubs.
16th Annual Cedar River Quilters Exhibition: Noon-5pm,
18th Annual Chalk Art Contest:
Rubber Ducky Derby:
Registration starts at noon on the Tennis Courts in Liberty Park. Award categories: Artist, Ages 13-Adult, Junior Age 10-12, People’s Choice and Best Theme presented at 4pm. All children receive a prize. Free participation and all materials provided. 425.226.4315 Organized by Allied Arts of Renton and sponsored by Wiener & Lambka, P.S.
Renton Community Center.
Renton History Museum: Noon-4pm. Museum. Renton Annual Art Show: Noon-5pm, Renton Community Center. 4:30pm, Houser Street Bridge. Thousands of little yellow ducks race for valuable prizes. Buy a ticket for your chance to win from any Rotarian, or at the Rotary booth in Liberty Park. Sponsored by
FREE Festival Shuttle Service provided by Continuous shuttle service: • Friday, July 25, 10am-9pm • Saturday, July 26, 9am-9pm • Sunday, July 27,10am-7pm Pick-up and drop-off at these two locations: • Renton High School Memorial Stadium (Logan Ave. N.) • Liberty Park (Bronson Way N.) near tennis courts
Stage Entertainment Friday, July 25 11:00am 11:30am 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:15pm 2:55pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:15pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:45pm 6:45pm
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Renton History Museum
Sunday, July 27
KidZone
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Sunday Speedtrap – Acoustic Alt Country Ventura Highway Revisited – 70’s Soft Rock Eduardo Mendonca – Traditional Brazilian Music Ballet Folklorico Citlali & Grupo Folklorico Guadalajara – Traditional Mexican Dance Huayin Performing Arts Group – Traditional Chinese Folk Dance Alleyoop Musical Games Global Heat with Unleashed b-boys – Hip Hop Soul & Breakdance Break-A-Thon Awards Presentation Favorite Facebook Photo #RRD2014 The Main Attraction – Vocal Entertainers Jet Steppers Square Dance Club Jaspar Lepak – Heartfelt Folk Americana Darren Motamedy - Jazz
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Mohammed Shaibu’s Soyaya – African Music Rocklyn Road – Blues & Rockabilly Heel Klickin’ Cloggers Renton City Concert Band Alleyoop Musical Games Abbey Road LIVE – Premier Beatles Cover Band Eric Ode - Children’s Performer Favorite Facebook Photo #RRD2014 Oncore - R&B Dance Olivia Jacobee – Acoustic Indie Soul
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