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Marietta Riverfront Roar - Powerboat Superleague Racing

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July 10th, 2009 - July 12th, 2009


Time10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:Free
Contact:Marietta CVB
Phone800-288-2577
LocationOhio River Levee, Front & Ohio Streets, Marietta
Websitehttp://www.mariettariverfrontroar.org/

Powerboat Superleague gratefully acknowledges the trust that U.I.M. (Union International Motonautique) 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 web site – 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

 

 

Schedule of Events July 10-12, 2009

 

FRIDAY JULY 10:

6:00-9:00 pm    Merchants and Artists Walk

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

: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.

10:00 am                      Powerboats on the Ohio River , Beer Garden Opens and “Checkered Flag Area” opens

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

 

 

Camping

VFW Post 5108 will be offering campsites for overnight stays at 319 Pike Street  Cost: Tents $10.00 for weekend; Campers $20.00 with limited electrical hook-ups.

 

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

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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