Saturday, May 31, 2008 |
Genoa Park |
12 Noon to 5 PM |
| ( click here for directions ) |
| All activities are FREE! |
Main Stage Schedule:
| 12:00 | Mousetrap |
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| 1:00 | Local Color | |
| 2:00 | Derek DiCenzo's Drums of Steel | |
| 3:00 | Chief Johnny Lonesome | |
| 4:00 | Singer/Songwriter, Elisa Nicolas | |
Performance Stage Schedule:
| 12:00 | Speakers: Commissioner Kilroy Council Woman Tyson |
| 12:20 | Firelight:
Middle Eastern Images Loosen up for a day of fun at Riverfest with Firelight - enjoy watching a dance performance and learn a few moves from the experts! |
| 1:00 | What’s
Wild (COSI) Humans aren’t the only living creatures that call Ohio home! Thousands of species of plants, insects, birds, fish, and animals also live here in the Midwestern United States. Learn about wildlife diversity with “What’s Wild?”. Following each What's Wild show will be a variety of hands-on activites! Discover animal habitats and how wildlife biologists use technology to study and manage animal populations. Students will
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| 2:00 | SwingColumbus Dancers Hop, Shimmy, and shake along with the professionals as you learn how to Swing dance. |
| 3:00 | What’s
Wild (COSI) |
| 4:00 | Transit
Arts http://www.transitarts.com Watch a variety of performances by talented central Ohioans including break dancing, spoken word, double-dutch jump roping and more! TRANSIT ARTS (Artists on the Move) transports young people, ages 12-19, to a place of discovery where they expand their creative abilities and realize a world of possibilities. Our team of inspiring professional artists guide and learn from young people as we all dig in to reveal and nurture our creative skills. |
FREE Event Offerings:
- Meet and take home a photo with Sunny from Sunny 95!
- Get started on your very own vegetable garden by planting a seed to take home!
- Exhibitor Pavilion: Be one of the first 1000 guests to visit 10 exhibits to win a prize: your caricature drawing or a Rainbow Darter fish plush toy! Register at the information booth.
- Story Time: Children's nature story readings
- Arts:
- Recycled: Join Eric Marlow and Transit Arts in creating beautiful works of recycled art including a community collaborative piece.
- Sidewalk Chalk: Put your mark on Columbus and add some color to the pavement at the park.
- Roaming Performers: Stilt walkers and other performers will be roaming the festival for your enjoyment.
- Rock Climbing: Beat your friends to the top!
- Boating: Kayak, canoe or pontoon boat your way through the waters of our great Scioto River.
- Hybrid Vehicles: Meet up with Central Ohio Toyota Dealers to check out the latest hybrid vehicles.
- Genoa Park Fountains: Bring your swim suit to cool off in the water
- Pedal Instead: Park your bike for free in a secure corral rather than driving downtown
- Special COSI Stage Show: What's Wild
- Greater Columbus Green Map: Be one of the first 300 visitors to receive a FREE Green Map Balloon ( www.greatercolumbusgreenmap.org )
Canoeing
Stand-up Paddling
Music |
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Rock
Climbing
Crafts
Transit Arts
Recycled Arts with Eric Marlow
Recycled Arts with Eric Marlow
Caricatures
by John Bailey
Collect stamps from each booth
to earn a free caricature!
Contact Leslie
Strader
with questions
and comments at
614 - 233 - 4124
and comments at
614 - 233 - 4124