2011 Information

Verizon is proud to be in its third year as presenting sponsor of Riverfest along with Motorola Solutions. Riverfest is the perfect partner to help Verizon showcase our handsets and other new products, as well as our support for the Little Rock community. Stop by and see the Verizon Street Team to demo the latest tablets, play games and win prizes. Rule the Air on the mic at the Verizon Karaoke experience, where you could win your chance for backstage passes to the weekend’s biggest concerts. Or try your luck at the Verizon QR Code scavenger hunt, and be registered to win a one of our latest tablets.

SUPER RETRIEVER SERIES CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP

The Super Retriever Series Super Dock Championship will be held again this year at Riverfest. The SRS is proud to host the best jumpers in the world, who will all compete for the title of SRS Crown Champion. The Ducks Unlimited Super Fly and Duck Unlimited Super V competitions are fun to watch as dogs test their skills on the dock.It is comparable to track and field. Super Fly is the distance or long jump into the pool and Super V (Vertical) is the high jump competition also into a pool. This Championship event will be held on the Little Rock side of the Arkansas River in the west end of Riverfront Park behind the DoubleTree Hotel.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 28TH
11:30 a.m. – Eukanuba Super Fly Crown Qualifier 3 (top 12 advance to Qual Finals)
12:30 p.m. – Junior Flyer Qualifier 3 (12 & under with their dog)
1:30 p.m. – Eukanuba Super Fly Qualifier Final – Top 12 to 6 (top 3 advance to Crown Championship)
2:30 p.m. – Junior Qualifier Finals (Top 6 advance to JF Crown Championship)
3:30 p.m. – Eukanuba Super Fly Crown cChampionship – Top 24 to 12
5:00 p.m. – Eukanuba Super V Crown Championship – Top 20 to 4

SUNDAY, MAY 29TH
1:00 p.m. – Practice jumps – Super Flyers
2:00 p.m. – Junior Flyers Crown Championship – Top 21 to 6
3:00 p.m. – Eukanuba Super Fly Finals – Top 12 to 6
4:00 p.m. – Junior Flyer Finals (3 Champions crowned)
6:00 p.m. – Super Fly Finals (3 Champions crowned)
7:00 – Super V Final Four (3 Champions crowned)

Ford Drive One Tour

Stop by the Ford Drive One Tour from May 27-29 to check out the latest Ford vehicles, including the 2012 Focus with all-new interior styling and the 2011 F150 EcoBoost. Experience the latest in technology including the SYNC® with MyFord Touch™ demonstration which controls most devices in your vehicle using touch-sensitive buttons, touch screens, thumb-wheel controls and voice recognition. The attraction offers an array of skill competitions, interactive vehicle displays and the opportunity to win exciting prizes, including the choice of a new Ford vehicle of your choice up to $30,000. So stop by and see us at the Ford Display today!

The Dallas Cowboys On Tour

The Dallas Cowboys On Tour is a mobile program dedicated to bringing the Cowboys experience to the fans. This one of a kind attraction provides an interactive opportunity for all fans to enjoy.  While you are at Riverfest be sure to stop by the Dallas Cowboys on Tour Exhibit, located in the Clinton Presidential Park.

Luzianne Specially Blended Tour

“Visit the Luzianne Specially Blended Tour RV to enjoy a free sample of Luzianne Iced Tea. While you’re there, enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win the actual Specially Blended Tour RV!

Planters 2011 Tour

Mr. Peanut is embarking on the 2011 “Naturally Remarkable” tour, encouraging Americans to grow stronger communities through service and conservation.  The tour inspires people to become planters by volunteering with The Corps Network, the nation’s service and conservation corps. Mr. Peanut is getting from place to place in his new Planters Nutmobile, fueled by biodiesel and powered with solar energy. He’ll travel to over 16 cities across the U.S.  setting up events that will include:

• Photo opportunity with Mr. Peanut
• Free samples of Planters Peanuts
• Tree Point Shot basketball game (*where applicable)
• Mr. Peanut Bag toss
• Premiums –Planters-branded t-shirts, $1 off Planters coupons

To follow Planters “Naturally Remarkable” tour, get exclusive updates and learn how to participate, please “Like” Mr. Peanut on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mrpeanut.

You know the aroma of your backyard grill and the thrill that your neighbors get when you invite them over for an afternoon of grilling; now imagine feeding thousands of hungry guests and having that same grill aroma take over an entire community. This is what the Big Taste Grill does every day of the year.

While on tour, not only does the Big Taste Grill feed many hungry people, but community charities enjoy the benefits as well. Johnsonville donates a portion of its brat proceeds to local charitable organizations and to date, the Big Taste Grill has raised $2.5 million for local and national charities.

Check out the Big Taste Grill at Riverfest 2011 – located at the Clinton Presidential Center. For more information on Johnsonville and The Big Taste Grill visit www3.johnsonville.com/bigtastegrill.

Ride all day and save the world too! Come ride amusement park rides powered only by vegetable oil! Yes, all of the rides are fueled by environmentally friendly vegetable oil fuel, in the Worldʼs First Green Carnival: Sustainival. You can ride Giant Ferris Wheel, Gravitron or Ring of Fire (if you dare). You can also play to win beautiful toys made from recycled milk jugs, rippinʼ Long Boards made from bamboo (the fastest growing
plant on earth!) or Wooden Wrist Watches. Whether you have the guts to hang upside down or want to bring your kids to ride our gentle giants, Sustainival is where itʼs at for the Riverfest weekend. Sustainival: A New Way of Playing! Get into the Green.

[Check us out at: http://www.sustainival.com]

The Wahl Let It Grow Tour will be in full force at the Riverfest from May 27 – 29. Expert stylists will educate guys about facial hair grooming using the latest products from Wahl, including the popular Wahl Lithium Ion Grooming Kit. In addition to free trims and grooming tips, the barbershop also offers interactive experiences including a strongman competition and music. Complete information about the Tour, including expert tips and grooming advice, can be found at wahlnation.com.

For every trim, Wahl will donate one dollar (up to $2,500) to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit organization that honors America’s fallen firefighters and assists their surviving families and coworkers.

As part of the tour, guys can also enter the Wahl Man of the Year contest – a nationwide search for one man demonstrating excellence in facial hair above everyone else. Wahl will post all eligible entries from the events to wahlnation.com.

Hardee’s will make its Riverfest debut in style in 2011! Stop by the Hardee’s booth to pick up coupons, win prizes, learn about our fantastic new products and meet the Hardee’s Happy Star.  See you there!

Bad Boy, Inc. began in 1998 with the sole purpose of producing the Bad Boy zero-turn commercial lawn mower. Our research team started working with one goal in mind to develop the strongest, most durable zero-turn mower available and to deliver excellent quality of cut, reliability, productivity and comfort.  Bad Boy Mowers innovation and attention to quality has rapidly earned respect throughout the power equipment industry. Bad Boy Mowers and accessories are designed to be user friendly, with an emphasis on ease of maintenance, profitability and long life.  Come by our tent at Riverfest to learn more about our products.

ARKANASAS ARTS CENTER ARTMOBILE

Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center & The Arkansas Game and Fish Aquarium

The Nature Center offers an overview of wildlife conservation by showcasing the mission of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. Highlights of the center include a 9,000 gallon aquarium of native fish, watchable wildlife viewing area, nature exhibits, gift shop & an antique fishing tackle display. The center is the place to come for information about the natural divisions of Arkansas. Free admission. Special Riverfest hours are Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Also, just outside the Center, visit the huge mobile fish aquarium and learn all about Arkansas sport fish and fishing techniques.

FLIPPENOUT PRODUCTIONS – DOUBLE TRAMPOLINE SHOW

WHAT IS EXTREME?
The best competitive athletes in North America including Olympic medalists…
Soaring heights – 25 feet or higher…
Amazing triple flips and twists…
Snowboards and skis…
Our double trampoline shows with synchronized performance including snowboards and skis are spectacular!  Flippenout’s Extreme Trampoline Shows are unique and explosive entertainment that appeal to audiences of all ages. This fabulous double trampoline show will take place at the Clinton Presidential Park. See complete schedule below.

UNITED FREESTYLE STUNT BIKE TEAM
United Freestyle Stunt Team has been providing high quality family entertainment since 1999. We offer some of the best riders in bmx freestyle as well as skateboarding and flatland. We have been amazing audiances at festivals, fairs, car shows, churches and many other exciting venues across the United States. Our team has also been to countless schools and camps promoting a drug free lifestyle, bicycle safety and character developing messages.  The Stunt Bike Show will take place in the West End of Riverfront Park behind the DoubleTree Hotel.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DISC DOGS A2Z
Ed Jakubowski and his canine teammates have been top competitors as well as premier showstoppers and have strived to bring the best in K-9 Disc Entertainment! Be sure to check out these fabulous canine acrobats at the Clinton Presidential Park during Riverfest.

ROVING ENTERTAINERS

Enjoy a fantastically fun group of performers roving throughout the Riverfest site! Be sure to look for Fritter & Ragu, Frog & Clam, The Kenya Safari Acrobats, The Beale Street Flippers (click to view video) and the Daisy Bates Elementary School Jump Rope Team!