Print subscribers of the Wichita Eagle already have unlimited digital access to Kansas.com. button give access to all facilities and events Organizers put on the first half of the festival, usually a nine-day event, back in June, when it staged outdoor participatory events like the River Run and a softball tournament. this conestoga wagon "Windwagon", Some of the street displays at the 2015 Blacktop Nationals - this has Buttons for the fall festival will go on sale in late August, Mott said, and theyll be the same price as last year $10 for adults and $5 for children. Instead of nine days of activities, Riverfest 2021 will be split into two weekends in the summer and the fall. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at our First Friday Riverfest Photo Contest exhibition on August 5, 2022. Woodard Park on Saturday, June 4, 2011, Bicycle X-Change RiverFest Crit Race in 2011, Free entertainment at Ruben's Mexican Grill Blockfest in 2011 Diese Petition war mit 3.784 Untersttzer*innen erfolgreich! We would request that the City abstain from approving this without first listening to, and considering the thoughts and opinions of the large community of skaters, players, parents and fans that use the facility.Genesis promised many items with the management of the WIC and has since provided very few, if any, to the greater community of those that use the facility for skating purposes. Pucksters Hockey. Sunday, June 4, 5pm-7pm (Prelims) & Saturday, June 10, 2pm-4pm (Finals). 2021 10U Champion - Sioux City Jr Musketeers 2021 12U Champion - Wichita Jr Thunder This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management New Event Proposal Participate in the Party! This league is recommended for first time player as we have players/coaches to assist the new player in learning the game of hockey. This event has brought in many of the local teams as well as teams from surrounding areas, such as Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma and even Texas. Most participatory event registrations for the early summer event include a button. Welcome to the Wichita Ice Center, Wichita's only full-sized double ice-skating rink! The Wichita ice center is used year-round by adults part of the Wichita Adult Hockey League (WAHL) with games throughout the week, as well as the children and parents of the Wichita Youth Hockey Association (WYHA) with games and practices throughout the week. Pictures from Garden City Kansas Hockey at the Wichita Riverfest Tournament. to Kansas City, Dallas, Oklahoma, and the welcoming we receive in these other cities is far greater than what is seen here. google_ad_width = 728; Things $1900 in prizes will be awarded. As my colleague Denise Neil wrote earlier this month, the . Denise Neil has covered restaurants and entertainment since 1997. Parade begins at 6:30 PM. Shes a regular judge at local food competitions and speaks to groups all over Wichita about dining. Not a business. Registration Coming Soon Riverfest Photo Contest Friday, June 2 - Friday, June 9 Whoever finds the medallion should call 316-268-6200 and leave a detailed description of where the Medallion was found as well as contact information during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. /* 728x90, created 6/27/08 */ Instead of nine days of activities, Riverfest 2021 will be. WFI does not receive direct tax support from any government entity. Players would rather be able to spend their hard-earned money in the Pro Shop, and support the local community, and unfortunately, thats not possible. $1900 in prizes will be awarded. These leagues are supported by the Kansas Hockey Officials Association (KHOA), which has had numerous negative experiences with Genesis including refusing services due to 2+ months of outstanding bills totaling over $10,000. Accessibility Help. Copyright 2021 KWCH. $800/team *3 gm guarantee *Team/Individual awards *Raffle *First-class twin rink facility *Team Photo *Riverfest Activity Button (our tourney runs concurrent with our local city's festival- plenty to do within walking distance! Pictures from Garden City Kansas Hockey at the Wichita Riverfest Tournament. The Wichita Ice Center is an indoor ice arena located in Wichita, KS and offers public skating sessions, figure skating opportunities, and hockey leagues. 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Diese*r Petitionsstarter*in setzt sich fr Dinge ein, die ihr/ihm am Herzen liegen. The Kansas Cup adult hockey tournament has been an annual adult hockey tournament hosted since the ice center opened. The contest will end at midnight on Oct. 1 or whenever the medallion is found. One year ago we were honored to have our poster selected for Riverfest, said Juanta. Cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and Best in Show. Her Dining with Denise Facebook page is the go-to place for diners to get information about local restaurants. The 2021 festival is on, but the bulk of the events wont happen until next weekend. The WIC Pro Shop cannot carry player equipment very much anymore, due to the fact that Genesis has not paid vendors and outfitters, such as Bauer, CCM, and Easton. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) Wichita Festivals, Inc., announced the new dates for Riverfest 2021 along with some changes to the event. FYI Wichita Riverfest Tournament is coming up in June: Jump to. Now, with the pandemic a year old, festival officials think they can put on a safe event and are hoping that COVID-19 conditions will have improved more by fall, when even more Wichitans will be vaccinated. Greater Garden City provides community news & information from Garden City, Finney County and southwest Kansas. Official mobile app of Wichita Riverfest 2022, powered by Evergy! Press alt + / to open this menu. Each user will be able to watch the hockey match Wichita Thunder and Utah Grizzlies from any device online, without registration. The other will be a porch parade, in which fans will decorate their porches and send the festival their address to be included on a list of porches people can drive by and check out. Newly appointed President and CEO Ty Tabing, who took over the head job in November 2019 after Mary Beth Jarvis resigned, was among those cut in September. the River Fest are close to the Arkansas River. Buttons are also available at WichitaFestivalsShop.com. Build a river-worthy vessel in 90 minutes or less with cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter. WFI receives no tax-supported revenue. They (Genesis) dumped a majority of the improvement funds provided by the City's original bond of $750,000 into creating a new Gym facility for their members only. Go to Kansas.com/subscribe for more information on how to subscribe. Additional Along with that, there is a vibrant, growing number of kids ranging from 4 up to 17 years old, both boys and girls, that have the desire to skate, to play, to learn, and be a part of these great activities in our city, but are stifled due to management and lack of support available. So many of you hadnt seen it yet, and we are so happy to have the chance to update it. Sports team. 406 were here. being canceled in 2020 for the first time, Autumn & Art Festival, which was conducted virtually in September, See more than 40 years of Riverfest posters, Whats on tap for Wichita and Kansas in 2021? google_ad_client = "pub-0468606833551520"; Approximately Artists will celebrate the beauty of the Arkansas River and the iconic views around Wichita at the 2nd Annual Riverfest Plein Air Event. Broomball. Most activities at top of page. Recreational-Novice level players that sign-up as individuals. Twitter. Stretch those arms the course is 150 feet long! Kids five years old and younger get in free. In the fall, however, Riverfest will look a whole lot more like the giant party you remember.. There is even a floating Wichita River Festival We highlight the good news about the people and places in the area. Normally a nine-day celebration, this year's festival takes place over two extended weekends in an effort to keep attendees safe. Registration has already started for the River Run at RiverRunWichita.com. The south rink, known as the NHL ice, has two scoreboards, one of which has not been turned on or used in decades. No team size limit, but at least one team member (ages 12 or older) must ride in the vessel. Friday, June 2, Sunday, June 4, Saturday, June 10. There was no hunt in 2020 because COVID-19 made sure there was no festival. Here are the events we currently produce: Riverfest Originally a one-day event to recognize Wichita's centennial in 1970, the Wichita River Festival, now known as Riverfest, has grown into the largest community event in Kansas. Also, the time clock computers are falling apart with fraying wires, plugs that don't stay in the outlet, and malfunctions that occur so regularly that players have begun to think it's normal. Montana State Women's Basketball Alumni. musical acts, and many other musical venues. & Tourism Home. The WIC, since the management change to Genesis, has since seen four (4) general managers come and go, along with a great hockey director who was with the WIC for over 15 years. Genesis was selected to manage the rink by the City of Wichita in 2011 and given a contract of ten (10) years with the option for one (1) renewal of five (5) years. Use this app to see the festival map, concert line-up, food options and to check out and register for festival events in and around the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita, Kansas. The hunt is a Riverfest tradition that offers up cryptic clues meant to lead players to a 2-inch plastic coin hidden on public property in Sedgwick County. Sep. 27The second half of the split-in-two 2021 Wichita Riverfest launches Thursday in downtown Wichita, and the four-day fall installment will include most of the annual event's marquee. Wichita Riverfest started nearly 50 years ago as a way to celebrate and unify the community during Wichita's Centennial. to do in Wichita This year Riverfest is back and better than ever taking place over nine consecutive days: June 3-11. The festival food court, headliner concerts, fireworks, iconic kids events and the Sundown Parade will all be featured during the second half of Riverfest, scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3.