2019 Aquafest Events
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 2019 AQUAFEST
May 31 - June 9, 2019
Schedule will be updated at that time.
2018 Aquafest Events
ENTERTAINMENT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
AQUAFESTONLINE.COM • CCFBANK (NORTH & SOUTH)
BS ON MAIN • MARKETPLACE FOODS • VILLAGE DELL
ROYAL CREDIT UNION • RICE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Friday, June 1
ROYAL CREDIT UNION AQUABUG CLUES BEGIN
Time: 10:30 am and 3:30 pm
Description: Daily clues given at 10:30am and 3:30pm on WJMC, WAQE and WKFX Radio Stations. Posted at Royal Credit Union and aquafestonline.com. Finder receives $1,000 and must be wearing Aquafest button. Clues continue until found.
AQUAFEST FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Time: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Held at: City Park.
Description: Games and grab bags for children age 2-8 years old. Hot dogs and root beer floats for $1 each.
Sponsored by: The Chronotype, Heart Island Family Enrichment Center & Republic Services
SUNDOWN AT THE SHELL
Time: 6:00 pm
Description: Bands include Josh Cohen & Pony, followed by a FREE movie provided by the Rice Lake Parks & Rec Department and the Rice Lake Public Library.
Saturday, June 2
AquaBug Clues continue.
KIDDIE PARADE REGISTRATION & JUDGING
Time: 9:00 am
Held at: Lakeview Dental parking lot. Rain site - Cedar Mall.
Description: “Life’s A Beach” Decorate buggies, wagons or carts. Lots of prizes! Ages 10 and under.
KIDDIE PARADE BEGINS
Time: 9:30 am
Held at: Parade will go along Lakeshore Drive to the City Park.
Sponsored by: Rice Lake McDonald’s, Brueggen Construction and US Bank
KIDS’ FISHING DERBY
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Held at: City Park
Sponsored by: Rice Lake Area Men’s Club
READ-A-PALOOZA
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Held at: Rice Lake Public Library.
Description:Free admission. Live music, crafts, 2 bounce houses. Sign up for the summer reading program.
Contact: 715-234-4861 for more information.
EVENING UNDER THE STARS
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Held at: Rice Lake Public Library Pocket Park
Description: Silent and live auctions at Rice Lake Public Library Pocket Park. Live music by Jeffrey Weisner, complimentary food catered by the areas finest restaurants and cash bar available.
Presented by: Friends of the Library
Contact: Call 715-234-4861 for tickets - $25 in advance, $30 at event. Patron Tickets $50.
POOL TOURNAMENT
Time: 6:30 pm
Held at: Southgate Billiards
Description: $20 per person
Sunday, June 3
AquaBug clues continue. Attend church of your choice.
FAMILY FUN DAY REGISTRATION
Time: 12:30 pm
Held at: Moon Lake Park
FAMILY FUN DAY
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Held at: Moon Lake Park
Description: Great Lakes Forestry Museum Sawdust Coin Hunt. Registration from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Prizes at 3:00 pm.
Sponsored by: Republic Services, Kitchen & Floor Decor, Star 97.7 WAQE, Royal Credit Union, Viking Coke, Marshfield Clinic, Mosaic Telecom, Hometown Mattress, Arrow Building Center & JLG Architects
HABITAT HOEDOWN & SILENT AUCTION
Fundraiser benefitting Barron County Habitat for Humanity
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Held at: Rice Lake High School Gym
Description: Line dancing, face painting, photo booth, food from Old Southern BBQ and music by John Pisa Band.
Monday, June 4
WJMC Mystery Person begins. Listen to WJMC 1240 AM Radio Station. $2,000 in cash & prizes. Buy and wear your Aquafest button. AquaBug clues continue.
DOWNTOWN DOG STROLL
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Held at: North Main Street
Description: Meet at the 400 block and stroll the artscape walking tour. Dogs must be on leashes, be under control and well mannered.
Tuesday, June 5
WJMC Mystery Person continues. Buy and wear your Aquafest button. AquaBug clues continue.
KIDS’ BIKE RACE REGISTRATION
Time: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Held at: Rice Lake Fairgrounds
Description: Free bike tune-ups courtesy of Grinders Sports.
KIDS’ BIKE RACE
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Held at: Rice Lake Fairgrounds
Description: (Ages: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)
Sponsored by: Republic Services, Pomp’s Tire, Royal Credit Union, Medical Staffing Solutions, Kurshinsky Drafting & Design & Prorok Septic Services
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Time: 7:00 pm
Held at: City Park Band Shell
Description: Municipal Band performs
Wednesday, June 6
WJMC Mystery Person continues. Buy and wear your Aquafest button. AquaBug clues continue.
AQUAFEST TROPHY RACES
Time: 6:30 pm
Held at: Rice Lake Speedway
Description: General admission $13.00; Seniors $10.00; Ages 10-15 $8.00; Ages 9 & under Free.
Thursday, June 7
WJMC Mystery Person continues. Buy and wear your Aquafest button. AquaBug clues continue.
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT
Time: 11:00 am
Description: Open to the public
SPECTRUM SHOWS CARNIVAL
Time: 5:00 pm -11:00 pm
Held at: Cedar Mall
Description: Wristbands $25 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. $20 pre-sale at the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce office until 4:00 pm . Megabands available for all 4 days at spectrumcarnival.com only, $40 in advance, $50 at ticket box.
“POP ROCKS”
On the MCCAIN FOODS STAGE
Time: 7:00 pm
Held at: Downtown Rice Lake
Description: Preceded by PAISAN. $15 or Season Pass.
Sponsored by: A1 Homes & Furnish 123
Friday, June 8
WJMC Mystery Person continues. Buy and wear your Aquafest Button. AquaBug clues continue.
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT
Time: 11:00 am
Description: Open to the Public
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING "NANCY & THE BACKWOODS BOYS"
Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Held at: Hauck Power Sports Food Court
Description: Food court and beverage garden will be open. FREE ADMISSION. Senior Event with free bus service courtesy of Rice Lake Bus Service.
Sponsored by: Dove Healthcare
SPECTRUM SHOWS CARNIVAL
Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Held at: Cedar Mall
Description: Wristbands $25 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
AQUAFEST LUAU
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Held at: Rice Lake Swimming Pool
Description: Free admission. Games, prizes and treats.
40TH ANNUAL MEN’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Held at: Tate Park
“TRAVIS TRITT”
On the MCCAIN FOODS STAGE
Time: 7:00 pm
Held at: Downtown Rice Lake
Description: Preceded by CHRIS KROEZE. $30 or Season Pass.
Sponsored by: Dairy State Bank & Link Ford Lincoln and RV
Saturday, June 9
WJMC Mystery Person ends. Grand prize of $500 cash awarded in the Entertainment Area. AquaBug clues continue.
AQUAQUEST RACE CHECK-IN / PACKET PICK-UP
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Held at: Lincoln Clubhouse
Description: This unique hybrid challenge event combines service, teamwork and outdoor adventures into one team-oriented adventure. Two levels to choose from....“Just For The Fun Of It,” adult $35/youth $20 or “In It To Win It,” adult $50/youth $35. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both levels.
Hosted by: Boys & Girls Clubs of Barron County and Rice Lake Lions Club
More Information: https://www.bgcbarroncounty.org/aquaquest
AQUAQUEST RACE
Time: 9:00 am
Held at: Lincoln Clubhouse
Description: Race followed by an after party at 4:00 pm and awards ceremony at 5:00 pm.
More Information: https://www.bgcbarroncounty.org/aquaquest
20TH ANNUAL AQUAFEST 3-on-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 9:00 am
Held at: Rice Lake High School Gym
Description: Pre-register by 6/6 at Chamber of Commerce. Concessions available.
Pre-register: Registration Form
Contact: Kevin at 715-523-3931 for more information
Sponsored by: Quanex Building Products
40TH ANNUAL MEN’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Held at: Tate Park
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT OPENS
Time: 11:00 am
Description: Open to the Public
SPECTRUM SHOWS CARNIVAL
Time: 12:00 pm -11:00 pm
Held at: Cedar Mall
Description: Wristbands $25 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
“GRETCHEN WILSON”
On the MCCAIN FOODS STAGE
Time: 7:00 pm
Held at: Downtown Rice Lake
Description: Preceded by AUSTIN FIRE & JESSIE G. $30 or Season Pass.
Sponsored by: CCFBank
Sunday, June 10
AquaBug clues continue. Attend church of your choice.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Time: 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Held under entertainment tent
Sponsored: Rice Lake Lions Club
ART IN THE PARK
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Held at: City Park
Description: Food, art and craft vendors. Proceeds to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Barron County and Barron County Habitat for Humanity.
Presented by: Coldwell Banker Brenizer-Rice Lake
40TH ANNUAL MEN’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Held at: Tate Park
SPECTRUM SHOWS CARNIVAL
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Held at: Cedar Mall
Description: Wristbands $25 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
AQUAFEST GRAND PARADE - “LIFE’S A BEACH”
Featuring: Henry Ellenson as Grand Marshal
Time: 12:30 pm
Preceded by: Flyover of 3 Vintage War Planes
RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW REGISTRATION
Time: 2:00 pm
Held at: Advance Auto Parts
Description: FREE Registration
8TH ANNUAL RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Held at: Advance Auto Parts
Sponsored by: Safelite AutoGlass, and Advance Auto Parts
HYDROFLITES WATER SKI SHOW
Time: Following the Parade
Held at: Along the lake in front of the Elk’s
Description: FREE admission
Sponsored by: Sterling Bank, Lampert Lumber, MAC Construction, Henry Wisconsin, The Chronotype & Synergy Cooperative
PARADE AWARDS AND PRESENTATION OF AQUABUG WINNER
Time: During intermission at water ski show
DRY DUCK DASH
Time: Following the Parade
Held at: Along the lake front by City Park
Description: FREE admission.
Sponsored by: Rice Lake Rotary
DUSK TO DAWN MOVIES
Time: Dusk
Held at: Stardust Drive-In Theatre, Cameron
Description: 3 Movies for the price of 1 at Stardust Drive-In Theater, Cameron. Bring your tent, stay all night. Go to stardustdriveinmovie.com for information.
