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Marietta Riverfront Roar - Powerboat Superleague Racing

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July 9th, 2010 - July 11th, 2010


TimeJuly 9 (Noon-Midnight), July 10 (7am-Midnight), July 11 (8am-5pm)
Cost:Free
Contact:Marietta CVB
Phone800-288-2577
LocationOhio River Levee, Front & Ohio Streets, Marietta
Websitehttp://www.mariettariverfrontroar.org/

Marietta Riverfront Roar, INC. Schedule of events -

 

Monday, July 5th
8:00 a.m.  - Registration for Fore for the Roar golf team scramble at the Marietta Country Club.

9:00 a.m.  - Fore for the Roar shotgun start.

Friday, July 9th
12:00 p.m.  - Road Closures (Front St. from Butler to Greene, Greene St. from Third to Front, Second St. from Butler to Greene, and Ohio St. from the Levee to Third), Concessionaires set up, setup for event begins on the Ohio River Bank and the Levee

5:00 p.m.  - The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley booth is open

5:00 p.m.  - Powerboats on display: Front St., Greene St., Second St.

6:00 p.m.  - Merchants and Artists Walk

5-Midnight  - Beer Garden with live entertainment is open at the city parking lot between the Lafayette Hotel and the Ohio River

6-8 p.m.  - 102.1 The River Live Radio Remote (102.1 FM)

6-6:45 p.m.  - Live on stage:  Sacra Via (Rock)

7-8 p.m.  - Live on stage:  Jubal Cain (Country-Rock)

8-8:30 p.m.  - Live on stage:  John Barr (colo Acoustic Performer)

8:30-9:30 p.m.  - Live on stage:  Hip Pocket (8 Piece Rhythm & Blues - Classic Rock)

9:45-11 p.m.  - Outdoor Movie at the Armory for children:  "Monsters Vs Aliens"

10-Midnight  - Live on stage:  "Roar's Got Talent" (Talent Variety Competition)

Saturday, July 10th
7:00 a.m.  - Registration for Run for the Roar

8-9:15 a.m.  - Run for the Roar

9:15-9:30 a.m.  - Race Awards Presentation

9:00 a.m.  - The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley booth is open

9:00 a.m.  - Corporate displays open up to include the Army, Navy, Sprint, Hometown Honda, WesBanco, Adcantage Bank, Citizens Bank, Humane Society, Zides Sports Stop selling official shirts, hats and others

10:00 a.m.  - Powerboats on the Ohio River for testing and fine-tuning

10:00 a.m.  - Beer Garden opens and "Checkered Flag Area" opens

Noon-2 p.m.  - US 107 WNUS Live Radio Remote (107.1 FM)

12:30 p.m.  - Opening Ceremonies, Ohio River Levee

1:00 p.m.  - Heat Races begin

5:00 p.m.  - Heat Races conclude

5-Midnight  - Beer Garden with live entertainment is open at the city parking lot between the Lafayette Hotel and the Ohio River

5:00-5:30 p.m.  - Live on stage:  Simply Ira (Jazz & Blues Guitar)

5:30-6:30 p.m.  - Live on stage:  Cowbell Heros (Modern & Classic Rock)

6:00-8:00 p.m.  - Drivers' Welcome Reception at the Lafayette Hotel (By Invitation)

6:30-7:00 p.m.  - Live on stage:  Marietta Dance Academy ( Local Dance School Performance)

7:00-8:00 p.m.  - Live on stage:  Vinnie Mele Band (Blues, Classic Rock, Raggae)

8:00-8:30 p.m.  - Live on stage:  Marietta Dance Academy ( Local Dance School Performance)

8:30-9:30 p.m.  - Live on stage:  The Faculty (Classic Rock)

9:30-9:45 p.m.  - FIREWORKS at the Levee performed by "Pyrotechnics by Presutti, Inc."

9:45-Midnight  - Live on stage:  Sydney Hutchko Band (Variety)

Sunday, July 11th
8:00-9:00 a.m.  - Registration for "Walk Your Paws for the Roar" Presented by The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley

9:00-11:00 a.m.  - Registration for "River Roar Car Show" sponsored by Pioneer Corvette Association.  Show entry is $10.  There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle, t-shirst for the first 50 entrants, awards for the top 25.  All makes and models welcome.  Car show runs until 3 p.m.

10:00 a.m.  - "Walk Your Paws for the Roar" event

10:00 a.m.  - Powerboats on the Ohio River, Beer Garden and Checkered Flag Area opens

11:00-1:00 p.m. - Classic Hits Mix 100 Live Radio Remote (100.1 FM)

12:30 p.m.  - Opening Ceremonies on the Levee

1:00-4:00 p.m.  - Final Races

1:00-5:00 p.m.  - Beer Garden with live entertainment is open at the city parking lot between the Lafayette Hotel and the Ohio River

4:30 p.m.  - Vadakin Cup and Trophies Awarded

 

 Powerboat Superleaque gratefully acknowledges the trust that U.I.M. (Union International Montonautique) the world sanctioning body for powerboat racing, APBA (American Power Boat Association) the national powerboat racing authority and the tunnel boat racing Commission has placed in the series.  For racing information visit the Superleague website - www.aprsuperleague.com.

 

Click here to watch highlights from 2007 Riverfront Roar Formula 2 & 3 boat racing on the Ohio River in Marietta,OH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJtA-fXQJ0

 

 

 

 

 

Please note: Information for the calendar of events is gathered from multiple community sources. The Marietta CVB is not responsible for the accuracy and content of information. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. Please verify all dates and times with the location before travelling.


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