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Marietta Riverfront Roar

Visit http://www.mariettariverfrontroar.org/ for Marietta Riverfront Roar information.

Visit  for Marietta Riverfront Roar information.

July 10 - 12, 1009

Since 1986 Powerboat Superleague has been conducting safe, exciting powerboat races all over the United States , Canada , and Europe . Races produced by the Superleague are shown on the Water Channel on Dish Network.

The Races consist of 10-15 laps of qualifying, and 20-30 lap Final per class. There will be 2 main classes competing at the Riverfront Roar which are the F2 (Formula 2), and F3 (Formula 3).

Click here to watch hightlights from 2007 Marietta Riverfront Roar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJtA-fXQJ0

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY JULY 10:

6-6:45 p.m. - THE FOSSILS (70's & Classic Rock)
7-8 P.M. - MATTHEW FIRST AND THE BLUE COLLAR BAND (Blues & Classic Rock)
8 - 8:30 P.M. - JUSTIN ARTHUR (Acoustic)
8:30 - 9:30 P.M. - HIP POCKET (8 piece Rhythm & Blues/Classic Rock Band)
10 P.M. - MIDNIGHT - RIVERFRONT ROAR IDOL COMPETITION
 
SATURDAY JULY 11:
8:00 am-3:00 pm     Pioneer Corvette Association Car Show, Front Street
5:30 - 6:30 P.M. - THE FACULTY (Classic Rock)
6:30 - 7 P.M. - (DANCE COMPANY...TBA)
7 - 8 P.M. - JANGO (Country & Southern Rock)
8 - 8:30 P.M. - (DANCE COMPANY...TBA)
8:30 - 9:30 P.M. - THE BUD WIZER BAND (Jimmy Buffett & Summer fun)
9:30 - 9:45 P.M. - FIREWORKS
9:45 P.M. - MIDNIGHT - TITUS CAN BE (Variety)
 

Sunday, July 12th

8:00 am                        Ham Radio broadcasts begin.  Contact people around the world.
12:00 Noon                  Opening Ceremonies on the Levee, Ham Radio stops
1:00- 4:00 pm               Final Races
                                    102.1 “The River” Live remote Radio
1:00 pm-5:00pm           Beer Garden is open at the city parking lot between the Lafayette Hotel & the Ohio River

 

4:30 pm                        Vadakin Cup and Trophies Awarded

VFW Post 5108 will be offering campsites for overnight stays at 319 Pike St.  Tents $10.00 weekend; Campers $20.00.  Limited electric service available.

In general:  There will be balloons, T-Shirts and memorabilia, children’s activities, Pepsi is introducing a new product and giving out free samples, we have a record sign-up of race teams, and there will be plenty of great foods available.  The activities, entertainment, fireworks, and world-class racing will go on all weekend.  Fast, free, fun for all.  Contact me at 373-8811 ext 3102 or email jel@regionalcollectionservices.com or visit

http://www.mariettariverfrontroar.org/ for additional information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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