Riverfest2007

Shell Rock Riverfest

celebrating pride in our community

Riverfest

It’s Just Around the Bend

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Come join the fun as the Shell Rock Development Corporation holds its

2nd Annual Riverfest Saturday, August 25, 2007. Help us rediscover the

beautiful Shell Rock River with family, friends and neighbors. This event will showcase

the natural surroundings and community spirit that make Shell Rock

such a great place to live, work and play.

Fishing–Canoe/Kayak Races–Chili Cook-off–Pie Eating –Fish Fry–Lazy River Trip-Tractor Ride & More!

Kids Fishing/Adult Fishing/Kids Casting/Kids River Art Project/Kayak-Canoe Demos: The morning activities at the Mason Lake area will happen rain or shine. If the rain would happen to become to heavy or lightning is visible only then will we cancel the morning events until the rain subsides.

Tractor Ride: Is still ago, unless there is lightning.

Lazy River Trip : Due to high water levels this event has been CANCELED.

Chili Cook-Off: Will still be held on the lawn near Pals Old Mill. If rain starts before 2pm it will be held under the shelter by the dam, if the rain is too heavy it will be moved to the Boyd Building .

Pie Eating Contest: From 4:30-5pm and will have the same back up plan as the Chili Cook-off.

Fish Fry: We will continue planning on having the Fish Fry at the Dam Shelter unless there are heavy rains and lightening. The Boyd Building is the back up location.

Canoe/Kayak Races: LOCATION MOVED: After the Fish Fry at 7pm the canoe and kayak races will be at the Mason Lake area and the kayak package raffle drawing will also be held there.

posted 9:37 am on Friday, August, 24, 2007

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00am – 12:00pm Food/Drink Stand by Shell Rock Cub Scouts Pack #51

8:30am “The Shell Rock River from a Tractor Seat” registration fee (see details below)

8:30am - 9:00am Registration for Kids and Adult Fishing Contests

9:00am – 10:00am Kids Fishing Contest (15 years and under)

9:00am – 5:00pm Adult Fishing Contest 16 and over, must have valid Iowa Fishing License

10:00am –11:30am Canoe and Kayak Demos by CrawDaddy Outdoors

10:00am –11:30am Kids River Art Project by Lisa Becker, teacher and artist

10:00am –11:30am Canoe Rides by Shell Rock Boy Scouts #51

10:00am –11:30am Kids Casting Contest

Held at Ray & Marie Mason Memorial Lake at the Shell Rock Recreational Area

11:00am – 1:30pm Hot Dog or Maid-rite meal at The Cooler, while supply lasts

12:00pm – 2:00pm Lazy River Trip: CANCELED Due to High Water levels

2:00pm - 4:30pm Chili Cook-off

4:30pm – 5:00pm Pie Eating Contest by Hometown Bar /Grill and Shell Rock Family Health

5:00pm – 7:00pm Fish Fry Meal overlooking the river, by Shell Rock Sportsmen Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm Canoe and Kayak Races above the dam by CrawDaddy Outdoors

7:30pm Draw raffle winner of Kayak Package (2 kayaks/2 paddles/2 PFD’s/2 carrying kits at a $1,227.80 value)

Held at Hoyt Elliot Memorial Park near the Shell Rock Dam

7:00pm – Midnight Drink Specials at The Cooler

Riverfest T-shirts on sale now!

NEW for RIVERFEST 2007!

“The Shell Rock River From a Tractor Seat”

still has room for some more participants.

This fund raiser is hosted by the Shell Rock Community Historical Museum

in connection with Shell Rock’s Riverfest on Aug. 25.

Tractors can be unloaded in Feldmeier Equipment's parking lot, address is 32682 Hwy 3. After donuts and coffee at 8:30am, you will be off on a 50-mile ride around the beautiful Shell Rock river area. Lunch will be furnished along with a photo shoot, T-shirt and gift bag. Our registration fee is $35.00 and is limited to the first 100 tractors. Reservations must be made by July 15. Please call Sandy Soash at 319-352-3351 or Linda McCann at 319-885-6687 for more information or a registration form.

Enjoy our scenery and help us keep our history preserved.

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