40th Annual Parkville Days Riverfest
August 22 - 24, 2008
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Parkville Days Riverfest August 22-24, 2008
Wind up the summer with Live Blues and Jazz in Historic Downtown Parkville, MO.
The Main Street Parkville Association proudly announces the 40th Annual Parkville Days Riverfest, Friday, August 22nd – Sunday, August 24th by the banks of the Missouri River in English Landing Park, Downtown Historic Parkville, MO.
Seven nationally and internationally acclaimed jazz and blues bands perform each year at this festival. This year's festival features includes: Ron Teamer and the Smokin’ Gun, After Groove, Hal Wakes, Skip Hawkins Band, Scottyboy Daniels Blues Band, Little Eva and The Works and Max Groove.
Over 100 arts, crafts, food and commercial booths encircle the festival area. Other attractions include the "Children’s Adventure Land" featuring games, petting zoo, pony rides, family activities, and other children's activities. Plus, the Evans Midland Empire Carnival will supply spinning thrills for the whole family.
The parade is Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 am in Downtown Historic Parkville – Main Street. This year’s theme is “A Salute to River Town Heritage” and monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three “Best Themed” entries. Parade entries are still being accepted. Please visit the website at www.parkvillemo.net for more information.
Parkville Days Riverfest will hold its Annual Little Miss and Mister Parkville Pageant in the shade of the magnificent cottonwoods in the heart of English Landing Park. The contest starts at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 23rd. To learn more about the Pageant please contact Maxine McKeon - Pageant Chairperson at 816-741-1603.
Admission is free and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a relaxing day at English Landing Park. Beer and wine will be available at the festival; but cannot be taken out of the park. Outside alcohol will not be allowed into the park.
40th Annual Parkville Days Riverfest
English Landing Park, Parkville, MO.
Friday, August 22nd - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, August 23rd - 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday, August 24th - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Music Line Up:
Friday, August 22nd
5:00 – 6:00 pm: Ron Teamer and the Smokin’ Gun
6:30 – 8:00 pm: After Groove
8:30 – 10:00 pm: Hal Wakes
Saturday, August 23rd
2:30 – 4:00 pm: Skip Hawkins Band
4:30 – 6:00 pm: Scottyboy Daniels Blues Band
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Little Eva and The Works
8:30 – 10:00 pm: Max Groove
For more information contact:
Danelle Nichols – Main Street Parkville Association, Program Coordinator Assistant
Phone: 816-505-2227
Email: msparkville@sbcglobal.net
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