River Days Festival
Celebrate summer! The Midland Area Community Foundation is proud to bring the Midland Area River Days Festival to Downtown Midland this August.
Schedule:
6:30 am - 8:00 am: Competitive hot air Balloon Flight (Weather pending)
Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills.
10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Kids Zone Art and Activities
Near the Tridge, Downtown Side-Activities such as coloring, woodworking kits, Lego building, nature crafts, chemistry experiments, etc.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: main stage Features (facilitated by the Midland area cultural awareness coalition)
10:00 am - 10:45 am: Yoga for All with Sarah Nelson
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Tim Neumeyer
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Teenage Musical Incorporated
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Sangeeta’s Dance and Music of India
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Kayaking with Nor’East Outdoors
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free kayak lessons. Kayak rentals are available for $15/hour
10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Public Arts Tent (Facilitated by Public Arts Midland)
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Enjoy face painting, rock painting, and a collaborative art project.
10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Yard Games Open Play
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage
10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Wood Branding Souvenirs With Jeff Bowen
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage
10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Henna by Jenna
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free from 12 pm - 2 pm
10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Festival hair with Trilogy Salon
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage
10:00 am - 9:00 pm: drawn by Deb - Caricatures
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free from 12 pm - 2 pm
10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Midland History with the Midland County Historical Society
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Voyageur Canoe Paddling (sponsored by the Chippewa nature center)
Near the Bob Johns Main Stage - Paddle a 29-foot replica Voyageur canoe on the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers. This free event is led by the Chippewa Nature Center
12:00 pm: Taco eating Contest with Proper taco
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - We’re making this one up as we go! Keep your eyes peeled for more information
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: ZipLine, Bungee Jumper, and Pirates Revenge
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free activities. The Bungee Jumper is sponsored by the Midland Area Youth Action Council. Weight restrictions apply
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: River Days Unplugged by Midland Area Youth Action Council - CarMust (2 pm) and Jocks and Jandals (3 pm)
Former Farmers Market Location
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: BBQ Chicken Dinner (sponsored by Midland Lions Club)
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage (While supplies last)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: FRiction Theater (Live Performance)
Bob Johns River Days Stage
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Craft Beer and Wine Tent (sponsored by midland rotary clubs)
Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - craft beer and wine provided by Molasses
5:45 pm - 7:15 pm: K-NEIN
Bob Johns River Days Stage
7:00 pm: River Days hot air Balloon Launch Main Event (Weather pending)
Chippewassee Park - Mass balloon launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs.
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm: Kait Rose Band
Bob Johns River Days Stage
9:00 pm - 9:30 pm: The amazing hot air Balloon Glow (Weather Pending)
Chippewassee Park - Experience the balloons as they make Chippewassee Park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event.
9:45 pm: Esther Gerstacker Fireworks Show (Sponsored by the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation)
Fireworks are launched from St. Charles Park
