summer events - Renton River Days

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

2016

SPECIAL EVENT & ACTIVITY SPONSORS: ADT Security Services: Co-Sponsor LEGO PlayZone AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union: Co-Sponsor Toymaker’s Workshop Atkinson Zornes Financial Planning Group: Co-Sponsor Toymaker’s Workshop BECU: Children’s Photo ID Cards Champion Windows: Strolling Stilt Character CORT Party Rentals: Nibble of Renton Fred Meyer: Junk Chimes

Presented by

Geico: Co-Sponsor Festival Shuttle Service McLendon Hardware: Old McLendon Petting Zoo Michael J Scoles, DMD: Liberty Park Golf Carts Mountain Mist: Official Water Puget Sound Energy: Festival Volunteer Program

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Renewal by Andersen: Co-Sponsor LEGO PlayZone Renton Technical College: Sound of Culture Seattle Revival Center: Renton River Days Video/Jingle Contest Smith Brothers Farms: Putt Putt Golf Activity Stoneway Concrete: Co-Sponsor Board Games of the World

Festival Co-Sponsors:

The Law Offices of Steven D. Weier: Co-Sponsor Climbing Wall Torero’s Mexican Restaurants: Vuelta La Luna - Hooping, Aerialist & Balloons Print Sponsor:

UW Medicine - Valley Medical Center: Co-Sponsor Dizzy’s Tumble Bus Walker’s Renton Subaru: Co-Sponsor Climbing Wall

EXPERIENCE RENTON’S

SUMMER EVENTS June 3 – September 27, 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.

June 29 – August 3, Wednesdays, Coulon Family Concert Series: Free entertainment at Coulon Beach Park, 7pm.

Sponsored by Kidd Valley.

July 10 – Return to Renton Cruise-In: Benefit Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on S. 3rd St. in downtown Renton. Starts at 10am; judging and awards at 3pm. Free admission for spectators. Visit GoRenton.com. July 22 – August 12, Fridays, Ivar’s Family Fun and Films: July 22, Aladdin, at

Gene Coulon Park; July 29, Minions, at Henry Moses Aquatics Center (HMAC); August 5, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, at Gene Coulon Park; and August 12, The Goonies, at Henry Moses Aquatic Center. For movies at Coulon, pre-movie entertainment begins at 7:45 pm; only low back chairs and blankets in viewing area. For movies at HMAC, tickets are $5.00 and on sale beginning at 7pm; entrance to facility begins at 8pm. Inclement weather line at 425.430.6719; cancellations made by 5:00pm.

August 20 & 21 – Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk: Displays of paintings, pottery, sculpture, multi-media and photography from over 50 artists. Meet 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 LIBERTY PARK: PRESENTED BY:

Celebrate this year’s festival “The Ducks Stop Here.” 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!

VIDEO JINGLE CONTEST

WENATCHEE YOUTH CIRCUS Three shows at Cedar River Park. Easy access on foot from Liberty Park. Tickets $2/pp children under 18; $3/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 22: 1:30pm & 6:00pm, July 23: 1:30pm WYC performances co-sponsored by

Create a :30 video with jingle that showcases your enthusiasm for Renton’s community family festival. Visit media partner rentonreporter.com for guidelines, submission process, prize packages, and a sample track. Only family-appropriate content, visual and language. Deadline to submit video jingles is midnight, July 17, 2016. View and vote for video jingles at rentonreporter.com; voting closes at 5pm on July 20. All accepted entrants will be eligible for prize drawings donated by local merchants, festival sponsors, and Renton Reporter. Winning jingle will receive 4 hours of free studio time at Cry Out Studios with sound engineer CelestineRap plus much more. All video jingle contest submissions become property of Renton River Days. Winning jingle will be played during festival weekend, July 22-24, at Liberty Park. Co-Sponsored by Renton Reporter and Seattle Revival Center.

DAILY SCHEDULE FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JULY 1-3

Jr. Champs Tennis Tournament: ages 8-18; held at Renton High

School, Liberty Park and McKnight Middle School. Pre-registration required. Singles $32, Doubles $21/player. Visit www.acestennis.net. 425.235.9495. Organized by Aces Tennis.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JULY 15-17

Jr. Challenger Tennis Tournament: ages 8-18 years, held

at Renton High School, Liberty Park and McKnight Middle School. Pre-registration required. Singles $32, Doubles $21/player. Visit www.acestennis.net or 425.235.9495. Organized by Aces Tennis.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JULY 22-24

Adult Tennis Tournament (NTRP): all ages; held at Renton High School, and McKnight Middle School. Pre-registration required. Singles: $32, Doubles: $22/player. Visit www.acestennis.net. 425.235.9495. Organized by Aces Tennis.

TUESDAY, JULY 19 Renton History Museum: 10am-

4pm, Museum. Free admission during festival week.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Renton History Museum: 10am-4pm, Museum.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Renton History Museum: 10am-4pm,

Museum.

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.

FRIDAY, JULY 22: 11am-8pm SATURDAY, JULY 23: 11am-8pm SUNDAY, JULY 24: 11am-6pm FREE WEEKEND FUN FOR KIDS at Liberty Park: 12pm-6pm, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, July 22 - 24 • Board Games of the World • Caricaturist • Chalk Art Contest (Sat. only) • Climbing Wall • Dizzy’s Tumble Bus • Hamster Balls • Inflatable PlayLand • Junk Chimes • Kids’ Photo ID Cards • LEGO PlayZone

• Old McLendon’s Petting Zoo • Putt Putt Golf • Renton History Museum • Renton Police Dept Activities • Sound of Culture Booth • Springfree Trampoline • Stage Entertainment • Strolling Stilt Character • Toymaker’s Workshop (Sat. & Sun. only) • Vuelta La Luna: Hooping, Aerialist & Balloons

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 22 Renton History Museum: 10am-4pm, Museum. Renton Annual Art Show: 10am-6pm, Renton Community Center. Live music and a juried art show with works of art available for sale. 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. [email protected]. Nibble of Renton: 11am-8pm, Liberty Park. Tantalizing foods from local restaurants and caterers.

Community Information Booths: 11am-8pm, Liberty Park. Exhibitors include non-profits, public service agencies, and festival sponsors.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 (cont’d) Lions Sight & Hearing Screening Unit: 11am-8pm, Liberty Park. Free preventative screenings in visual acuity, glaucoma, blood pressure, hearing and diabetes (3 hr fast req’d for accurate diabetes screening). Walk-ins welcome, no reservations needed. Organized by Fairwood, Kennydale and Renton Lions. Wenatchee Youth Circus:

Two shows Friday at 1:30pm and 6pm at Cedar River Park. Tickets $2/pp children under 18; $3/pp for adults. Circus performances co-sponsored by





Ivar’s Family Fun & Films: See “Aladdin” at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7:45pm. Call 425.430.6719 if inclement weather.

Renton History Museum: 10am-4pm, Museum.

The Art Market: 11am-6pm, Gianini Stadium.

18th Annual Cedar River Quilters Exhibition: 10am-6pm,

Nibble of Renton: 11am-6pm, Liberty Park.

Renton Community Center. Sponsored by Bath Fitter

Renton Annual Art Show: 10am-6pm, Renton Community Center.

Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10am, Renton Senior Activity Center.

$6 for adults, $4 for seniors and kids under 12. 425.381.7069. Organized by The Renton Lions Club and sponsored by Harley Exteriors.

31st Annual Six-A-Side Soccer Tournament: 8am, Renton High School. Greater Renton-Tukwila Youth Soccer Association’s tournament is open to boys and girls U/7 thru U/16. grtysa.org. Volkssports 5K & 10K Fun Walks: 8-11am, Parking at Renton

Memorial Stadium; follow signs on Cedar River Trail to Start Table at riverfront side of the Senior Center. interlakentrailblazers.org or 425.235.0528. Organized by Interlaken Trailblazers sponsored by

“The Ducks Stop Here!” Parade: 10am, 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. 425.572.5702 or [email protected]. Sponsored by

Lions Sight & Hearing Screening Unit: 11am-6pm, Liberty

The Art Market: 11am-8pm, Gianini Stadium.

Park.

Community Information Booths: 11am-8pm, Liberty Park. Exhibitors include non-profits, public service agencies, and festival event sponsors.

Renton History Museum: Noon-4pm, Museum.

Lions Sight & Hearing Screening Unit: 11am-8pm, Liberty Park. Free

preventative screenings in visual a cuity, gl auc oma, bl ood pre s s ure , hearing and diabetes (3 hr fast required for accurate diabetes screening). Walk-ins welcome, no reservations needed.

Nibble of Renton: 11am-8pm, Liberty Park.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

Community Information Booths: 11am-6pm, Liberty Park.

20th Annual Chalk Art Contest: 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. Free and all materials provided. 425.652.1236. Organized by Allied Arts of Renton and sponsored by Wiener & Lambka, P.S.

Break-A-Thon: 1pm-4pm, Liberty Park. Proceeds benefit CISR Mentor Program. Organized by Lee’s Martial Arts. Wenatchee Youth Circus: One show Saturday at 1:30pm at Cedar River Park. Tickets $2/pp children under 18; $3/pp for adults. Circus performances co-sponsored by

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Deutch-Marque Show & Shine: 1 1 a m - 3 p m ; i m p r e s s i v e d i s p l a y o f G e r m a n B e a u t i e s a t C e d a r R i v e r P a r k . Presented by the local Puget Sound Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche Car Clubs. SEVA Car Show: 11am-3pm; display of electric cars, located on backside of Renton Community Center. seattleeva.org. Presented by Seattle Electric Vehicle Association.

18th Annual Cedar River Quilters Exhibition: Noon-5pm, Renton Community Center.

Renton Annual Art Show: Noon-5pm, Renton Community Center. Rubber Ducky Derby: 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

STAGE ENTERTAINMENT FREE Festival Shuttle Service provided by and co-sponsored by Continuous shuttle service: • Friday, July 22, 10am-9pm • Saturday, July 23, 9am-9pm • Sunday, July 24,10am-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

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WA Old Time Fiddlers The Brian Butler Blues Band Calvin the Clown Alex Enger & The Mayors RJ & Company – Standards, Polkas & Latin CryOut! w/CelestineRAP Alleyoop Musical Games Patrick McHenry - Honky Tonk Country Eduardo Mendonca - Traditional Brazilian The Dusty Mountain Boys - Bluegrass Oncore - R&B Dance

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SATURDAY, JULY 23

Renton History Museum

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11:30am Heartstrings Duo – Country & Soft Rock

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11:30am The Raucous Band – Classic Rock

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1:00pm The Little Gym

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1:30pm Northwest Tap Connection (will need plywood)

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2:30pm The Pacific Island Band - Hawaiian

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3:00pm Darren Motamedy - Jazz

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4:00pm Break-A-Thon Awards Presentation

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5:15pm Chikiri & The School of Taiko

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5:15pm Alleyoop Musical Games

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6:30pm Acoustic Couti – Ragtime to Rockabilly

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6:45pm Wally & The Beaves with Special Guests

SUNDAY, JULY 24

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Chris Anderson – Jazz, Motown & Pop Stanley Alleyne - Steel Drum Renton City Concert Band Seussical the Musical Ventura Highway Revisited 70’s Soft Rock Duo Finelli – Vaudeville Music & Dance Jr. Cadillac - Classic Rock & Roll

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