25th Riverwalk Festival
113 Lafayette Street
Lowell, MI 49331 (616) 897-9161
http://www.riverwalkfestival.org
Contact: Liz Baker
Email: info@lowellchamber.org
Phone: (616) 897-9161
This 2-night and 1-all day event includes many activities for you and your family to enjoy. Thursday Pig Roast, Thursday, Friday and Saturday live concerts, Arts & Crafts & Re-found Treasures show, Run the Riverwalk 5K, Saturday Parade, Riverwalk Cruise-in (classic cars), Pink Arrow Kidz Zone, Bill & Paul’s kayak/SUP/canoe race, food booths, Englehardt Library used book sale, $1500 State Farm Duck Raffle, Laurels of Kent fireworks and much more! Check it all out at www.riverwalkfestival.org or call Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 616-897-9161, for more information.
Events Along the Riverwalk, Historic Downtown & the City of Lowell
THURSDAY EVENING JULY 11, along the Riverwalk
6pm – 8pm (or until the pig runs out)
Riverwalk Pig Roast on Avery Street ($7 a plate or 2/$12) (sponsored by Main Street BBQ)
6pm – 9pm
Duck Raffle Ticket Sales (sponsored by State Farm) Riverwalk Plaza ($2) or (3/$5) or(10/$10). $1000 DUCK WINNER, (5) $100 DUCK WINNERS
Riverwalk Beer, Wine & Cocktails on the Riverwalk Plaza
Food Concessions on Avery Street
7pm – 9pm
Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts Stage – Tom Petty Tribute Band
FRIDAY EVENING JULY 12, along the Riverwalk
5pm – 7pm
Historic Pontoon Rides at the Flat River Boat Launch (sponsored by Lowell Area Historical Museum & Murray Lake Marina)
Street Entertainers
5:30pm – 7pm
Special Appearance by Batman! at the Flat River Boat Launch
5pm – 9pm
Duck Raffle Ticket Sales (sponsored by State Farm) Riverwalk Plaza ($2) or (3/$5) or (10/$10). $1000 DUCK WINNER, (5) $100 DUCK WINNERS
Grilling & Chilling on Avery Street
Flea on the Flat River, Commercial & Non-Profit Vendors
Used Book Sale (sponsored by Englehardt Friends of the Library) behind the Library
Riverwalk Beer, Wine & Cocktails on the Riverwalk Plaza
7pm – 9pm
Riverwalk Stage - Magic Bus
SATURDAY ALL DAY JULY 13, along the Riverwalk, Historic Downtown & Stoney Lakeside Park
8am
Riverwalk Cruise-in Classic Cars on Avery Street. Awards on the Concert Stage at 1:15 pm
8:30am
Run the Riverwalk, Registration at 8am at the Riverwalk Stage (sponsored by Impact Church)
10am Start!
Street Entertainers
Riverwalk Kayak, SUP & Canoe Race (sponsored by Bill & Paul’s) on the Flat River at the boat launch
10am-4pm
Duck Raffle Ticket Sales (sponsored by State Farm) Riverwalk Plaza ($2) or (3/$5) or (10/$10). $1000 DUCK WINNER, (5) $100 DUCK WINNERS
Flea on the Flat River, Commercial & Non-Profit Vendors
Used Book Sale (sponsored by Englehardt Friends of the Library) behind the Library
Grilling & Chilling on Avery Street
11am – 4pm
Kidz Zone (sponsored by Pink Arrow Pride) (Donations encouraged)
Kayak Fun (sponsored by Bill & Paul’s) on the Flat River at the boat launch (last launch at 3:30pm)
11:45am
Parade Bag Giveaway
12pm Start!
Riverwalk Parade – It’s a Ducky Thing!
1:00pm – 4pm
Historic Pontoon Rides at the Flat River Boat Launch (sponsored by Lowell Area Historical Museum & Murray Lake Marina)
12:15pm – 4pm
Entertainment on the Riverwalk Stage
12:15pm – Bruce Matthews
2:00pm – Adams Family
4:00 pm
Duck Raffle Ticket Drawing (sponsored by State Farm) on the Riverwalk Stage. $1000 DUCK WINNER, (5) $100 DUCK WINNERS
7pm - 8:15pm
Community Worship Service (sponsored by the Lowell Ministry Alliance) on the Riverwalk Stage
10:15pm Start!
Fireworks (sponsored by Laurels of Kent) at Stoney Lakeside on Bowes Rd (can be viewed from the Kent County Fairgrounds)