2017 Aquafest Events

Friday, June 2

RCU AQUABUG CLUES BEGIN

Time: 10:30 am and 3:30 pm
Description: Daily clues given at 10:30 am and 3:30 pm on WJMC, WAQE and WKFX Radio Stations. Posted at RCU & aquafestonline.com. Finder receives $1,000 CASH 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, Cedar Mall & Republic Services.

“Pump Boys and Dinettes”

Time: 7:30 pm
Held at: Red Barn Theatre
Description: 6/2-6/10, 715-234-8301

Saturday, June 3

AquaBug clues continue.

KIDDIE PARADE REGISTRATION & JUDGING

Time: 9:00 am
Held at: Lakeview Dental parking lot
Description:  Begins in the Lakeview Dental parking lot. “Life’s A Beach” Decorate buggies, wagons or carts. Lots of prizes! Ages 10 and under. Rain site - Cedar Mall.

KIDDIE PARADE BEGINS

Time: 9:30 am
Held at: Lakeshore Drive to the City Park
Description:  Parade will go along Lakeshore Drive to the City Park. Sponsored by Rice Lake McDonald’s, Brueggen Home Construction, US Bank, McCain Foods & Charter Communications.

KIDS’ FISHING DERBY

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Held at: City Park
Description: 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.

2ND ANNUAL MAIN STREET BETTER BLOCK PARTY

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Held at: Main Street, downtown Rice Lake
Description: Family fun and games.

Friends of the Library present EVENING UNDER THE STARS

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Held at: Rice Lake Public Library Pocket Park
Description: Silent and live auctions. Call 715-234-4861 for tickets - $25 in advance, $30 at event. Patron Tickets $50. Live music, complimentary food catered by the areas fines restaurants and cash bar available.

POOL TOURNAMENT

Time: 6:30 pm
Held at: Southgate Billiards.
Description: $20 per person

Sunday, June 4

AquaBug clues continue. Attend church of your choice.

FAMILY FUN DAY REGISTRATION

Time: 12:30 pm
Held at: NEW LOCATION - 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 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Prizes at 3:00 pm. Sponsored by Republic Services, Kitchen & Floor Decor, Star 97.7 WAQE, RCU, Viking Coke, Marshfield Clinic, Toycen Ford currently of Bloomer, Mosaic Telecom, Hometown Mattress, Arrow Building Center & Holiday Inn Express.

Monday, June 5

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 6

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, RCU & Medical Staffing Solutions.

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.

MUSIC IN THE PARK

Time: 7:00 pm
Held at: City Park Band Shell
Description: Municipal Band performs.

Wednesday, June 7

WJMC Mystery Person continues. Buy and wear your Aquafest button. AquaBug clues continue.

LEHMAN’S MUSIC ON THE GRASS

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Description: Featuring The Zacharyz

Thursday, 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

AQUAFEST LUAU

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Held at: Rice Lake Swimming Pool
Description: Free Admission. Games, prizes and treats.

SPECTRUM 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 pm. Chamber of Commerce located at 37 S Main Street, Rice Lake

Friday, June 9

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 Woodstone Senior Living.

SPECTRUM CARNIVAL

Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Held at: Cedar Mall
Description: Wristbands $25 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

39TH ANNUAL MEN’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Held at: Tate Park

Saturday, June 10

WJMC Mystery Person ends. Grand prize of $500 cash awarded in the Entertainment Area. AquaBug clues continue.

6TH ANNUAL AQUAFEST COLORSPLASH 5K RUN/WALK REGISTRATION

Time: 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Held at: Lincoln Clubhouse
Description: Hosted by Boys & Girls Club. Sponsored by The Chronotype.

AQUAFEST COLORSPLASH 5K RUN/WALK BEGINS

Time: 8:15 am
Held at: Lincoln Clubhouse

2017 AQUAFEST 3-on-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Time: 9:00 am
Held at: Rice Lake High School Gym
Description: Pre-register by 6/7 at Chamber of Commerce. Concessions available. Sponsored by Quanex Building Products. Contact Kevin at 715-523-3931 for more information.
Registration: 3-on-3 Registration Form

39TH ANNUAL MEN’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Held at: Tate Park

HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT

Time: 11:00 am
Description: Open to the public

SPECTRUM CARNIVAL

Time: 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Held at: Cedar Mall
Description: Wristbands $25 from Noon - 5 pm

 

Sunday, June 11

AquaBug clues continue. Attend church of your choice.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Time: 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Held at: Under the entertainment tent
Description: Sponsored by Rice Lake Lions Club.

ART IN THE PARK

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Held at: City Park
Description: Proceeds to benefit Benjamin’s House and Rice Lake Area Free Clinic. Sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, Bethany Lutheran Church & United Presbyterian Church.

39TH ANNUAL MEN’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Held at: Tate Park

SPECTRUM 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:CANCELLED
Description: Preceded by flyover of 3 Vintage War Planes. Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System & Quality Care Staffing Solutions.

RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW REGISTRATION

Time: 2:00 pm
Held at: Advance Auto Parts
Description: FREE registration.

7th ANNUAL RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Held at: Advance Auto Parts
Description: Sponsored by Woodstone Senior Living, Safelite AutoGlass, Don Johnson Motors & Advance Auto Parts.

HYDROFLITES WATER SKI SHOW

Time: Following parade
Held at: Along the lake front by City Park
Description: FREE ADMISSION. Sponsored by Sterling Bank, Lampert Lumber, MAC Construction, Henry Wisconsin, McCain Foods, The Chronotype & Lakeland Cooperative.

PARADE AWARDS AND PRESENTATION OF AQUABUG WINNER

Time: during intermission at water ski show

DRY DUCK DASH

Time: Following 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 Theater, 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.