MEDALLION HUNT , Sponsored by The Hutchinson Leader
Find the Water Carnival Medallion hidden in Hutchinson! A Water Carnival Button is your License to Hunt. Clues available starting Monday June 9th at the Hutchinson Leader or www.hutchinsonleader.com
MONDAY, JUNE 9
MUSIC IN THE PARK, Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, The B.P.O. Elks, and American Legion Post 96
6:30 PM, Library Square (Rain Location – Maplewood Academy)
Music by The Concord Singers – Come meet the Candidates!
PIE IN THE PARK, Sponsored by Tri-County Water, Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel, Hutchinson Medical Center and Culvers
6:30 PM, Library Square (Rain Location – Maplewood Academy)
FREE piece of pie with a Water Carnival Button!
JR. GOLF TOURNAMENT, Sponsored by Valley Sales of Hutchinson
9:30 AM 18 Hole Golf tournament, open to all kids up to age 17, limited to the first 40 entries
Please arrive by 8:30 AM, $5 Entry Fee
Contact Sean Bolduc (PGA Golf Professional) at MeadowLinks Golf Course for details at 234-9533
FREE CONCERT AND TASTE OF WATER CARNIVAL, Sponsored by Downtown Clothing Company
5:00-9:00 PM Food Vendors open at Les Kouba Point
6:00-7:00 PM Free performance by Last Man Standing at Les Kouba Point
Come for the food and music, stay for the Canoe Races and Boat Parade!
CANOE RACES , Sponsored by Allina Home Oxygen and Medical Equipment and Insurance Planners , Conducted by Boy Scout Troop 623
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM Check-in, Les Kouba park boat landing
6:15 PM Race Start (Rain Date: Thursday, June 12)
Several male / female / mixed classes and age groups
Entry forms at Ace Hardware and Sears of Hutchinson
More information available at 587-4901
WATER PARADE, Sponsored by The Hutchinson Ambassadors, B&B Sports of Hutchinson and Richard Larson Builders, Inc.
7:00 PM, West River Park (Rain Date: Thursday, June 12)
Featuring the 2007 Royalty and the 2008 Queen Candidates
No entry fee for businesses, non-profit organizations, or individuals - cash prizes awarded to best decorated entries
Entry forms at Vivid Imge and Crow River Glass
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
1st ANNUAL WATER CARNIVAL STRAIGHTEST DRIVE CONTEST , Sponsored by Wells Fargo, 3M Company, Wal-Mart
All day long at MeadowLinks Golf Course
Entry Fee 5 Balls for $ 10, Several Divisions and prizes
Contact Sean Bolduc (PGA Professional) at Meadowlinks for details at 234-9533
HUTCHINSON TENNIS ASSOCIATION TENNIS TOURNAMENT, Sponsored by Citizens Bank and Trust Co. and Walmart
Park Elementary (Rain Location: McLeod County Fairgrounds)
FRIDAY, JUNE 13– SUNDAY, JUNE 15
CARNIVAL MIDWAY by ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS, Sponsored by Applebees
Located at 1st Ave SE (next to Library Square)
Friday, June 13th – 11AM to 10 PM
Saturday, June 14th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday, June 15th – 11AM to 10 PM
Presale tickets available from local businesses and Chamber of Commerce. Come for the rides and games, stay for the food!
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
TEDDY BEAR BAND CONCERT, Sponsored by 3M Company, Hutchinson Medical Center, and Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
12:00 Noon, Library Square (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Open to kids of all ages - bring your teddy bear!!!
May purchase stuffed animals at event by Carreen Pierson
MISS HUTCHINSON PAGEANT, Sponsored by Hutchinson Technology, Inc. and Landscape Concepts
7:30 PM, High School Auditorium
Scholarship Patron tickets available from
Sarah Nelson at 320-234-6740
General Admission tickets $7 at the door
RUN BY THE RIVER 8K RUN / 1 MILE KIDS RUN / 5K FUN AND FITNESS WALK/RUN, Sponsored by Jay Malone Motors, Hutchinson Area Health Care, Snap Fitness, and Main Street Sports Bar
7:30 AM Registration, West Riverside Park
8:00 AM 1 mile Kids Run, 8:30 AM 8K run along the Luce Line trail
8:35 AM 5K Fun and Fitness Walk/Run
Kids Run $10 pre-registration / $12 day of race
8K Run $15 pre-registration / $20 day of race
5K Fun and Fitness Walk/Run $10 ($40 Family maximum) pre-registration / $15 ($60 Family maximum) day of race
T-shirt included for all pre-registered participants!
Registration forms available from Matt Hoppe at 320-234-3776
WATER CARNIVAL BIKE RIDE, Sponsored by America’s Racquet and Fitness and Outdoor Motion
10:30 to 11:00 AM Registration, West Riverside Park
Ride is a 17.6-mile loop, starts at 11:00 am. Registration is $15. Helmets are required.
T-shirt included for all pre-registered participants!
Registration forms available at Outdoor Motion
2nd ANNUAL HUTCHINSON JAYCEE WATER CARNIVAL GOLF CLASSIC, Sponsored by Pro-Maintenance and the Crow River Golf Club
8:00 AM Shot-gun start, 7:30 AM registration, Crow River Golf Club
Two Person Best Ball format with optional Individual Flights
Open to the first 36 teams with big payouts for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and all flight winners and runner-ups.
For more information contact Nate Baldry at 320-587-3070 or visit www.crowrivercc.com
GIRL'S 12 & UNDER FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, Sponsored Home State Bank of MN and Hutch Sports Shop
Roberts Park Complex
First 16 teams will be accepted, with a four game guarantee with trophies awarded to top four teams and consolation champions and runner-up. Individual medals for top two teams
Teams may complete the registration form on Fastsports.com or contact Hutchinson PRCE at 320-234-5636
FARMERS MARKET, Sponsored by Downtown Association
8:00 AM to Noon, Hutchinson City Center Parking Lot
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Depot building at corner of Washington and Adams.
Tour the 121-year old Great Northern Railway depot and learn about Hutchinson's railroading history.
FREE ADMISSION
For more details, contact David Zachmeyer at (320) 587-8641 or zachmeyer@mac.com
MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, Sponsored by Viking Coca-Cola
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, West River Park
Double Elimination Playoff
Registration forms available from Matt Hoppe at 320-234-3776
SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, Sponsored by Leisure Rooms Inc and Home State Bank
11:30 registration, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, West River Park
Double Elimination Playoff
Registration forms available from Matt Hoppe at 320-234-3776
KIDDY DAY PARADE, Sponsored by American Legion Post 96, Goebel Fixture Company and McDonald’s of Hutchinson
11:00 AM, Library Square (Rain Location: Rec Center)
No Entry Fee and Registration begins at 10:00 AM
JUNIOR ROYALTY CORONATION, Sponsored by Hutchinson Manufacturing and Cash Wise
Following Kiddy Day Parade, Library Square Downtown Hutchinson
TWO BICYCLES TO BE GIVEN AWAY!!!
Followed by a performance by Hutchinson Showstopper Dance Team
FREE CONCERT, Sponsored by Riverside Assembly of God and Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Performance by national recording artist Noel Rosa
6:00-8:00 PM at Library Square, family friendly event
FREE MOVIE NIGHT AT THE STATE THEATER, Sponsored by EconoFoods and the State Theater
7:00 PM showing of Smokey and the Bandit
Free Admission to the first 300 attendees
Call the State Theater with questions at 320-587-0999
WATER CARNIVAL QUEEN'S DANCE, Sponsored by Vivid Image, Inc.
8:30 PM, Crow River Golf Club
DJ Music by Crazy Horse Entertainment
FREE ADMISSION – Public is encouraged to attend!
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Served by the Hutchinson Civil Air Patrol
8:00 AM to 12 noon - Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)
Airplane Rides Available by Tom Parker Hutch FBO
The Public is encouraged to attend!
GRANDE DAY PARADE, Sponsored by the Hutchinson Medical Center
1:00 PM, parade starts at Main Street and 1 st Ave NW, proceeding south on Main Street, west on 4 th Ave SW, south on Lynn Road, west on Linden, and ending at the intersection of Harrington and Linden.
Impressions, Inc. will be collecting items for the McLeod County Emergency Food Shelf during the parade.
PORK CHOP DINNER, Served by Hutchinson Civil Air Patrol
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)
FREE MOVIE NIGHT AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT THE STATE THEATER, Sponsored by EconoFoods, the State Theater and Classic Car Show by Saturday Night Cruisers
7:00 PM showing of Smokey and the Bandit
Free Admission to the first 300 attendees
Call the State Theater with questions at 320-587-0999
MISS HUTCHINSON CORONATION, Sponsored by Stearnswood, Inc.
7:00 PM, Hutchinson High School Auditorium
Free admission with a Water Carnival Button or $2.00 at the door
Bring a canned food item for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf.
FREE CONCERT BY THE CLINTONS, Sponsored by City of Hutchinson and Hutchinson Utilities
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Roberts Park
Come and see national recording artist The Clintons perform. Food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase, bring your own coolers and lawn chairs. Stay in your seat and watch the fireworks display!
FIREWORKS
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
10:00 PM, displayed over the Crow River
FREE seating and parking at Roberts Park, Oddfellows Park and Les Kouba Point
Simulcast on KDUZ 1260AM Radio
TASTE OF WATER CARNIVAL , Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hours of Operation at 1st Avenue SE (next to Library Square)
Friday, June 13 th - NOON to 7 PM
Saturday, June 14 th – 11 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, June 15 th – 11AM to 6 PM
Date and Time
Monday Jun 9, 2008 Sunday Jun 15, 2008
Location
Website
Contact Information
320-587-5252
