Radford River Fest
Venue: Bisset Park, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Time: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Drink Specials, Sports, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Charity
Cost: Free
Description:
Join the City of Radford for the first ever Radford River Fest on August 11th in Bisset Park for a full day of activities and fun. There will be live bluegrass music, a corn hole tournament, horseshoe tournament, the Lucky Duck Race, 5K, and a whole lot more.

Food including BBQ, a beverage garden, kid's activities will also be available.

Schedule:
The 2012 Riverway 5k: 8:30 am
Fun Run: 9:30 am
Blood Drive: 9 am - 1 pm
Corn Hole Tournament: 10 am
Horseshoe Tournament: 11 am
Bluegrass Music: 12-6 pm
Lucky Duck Race: 3 pm

The 1st Annual Corn Hole Tournament will be held at 10 am. Entry fees are $15 per team for pre-registration by July 15th and $20 per team on the day of the event.

The 3rd Annual Horseshoe Tournament will be held at 11 am. Entry fees are $15 per team for pre-registration by July 15th and $20 per team on the day of the event. All age levels are welcome to participate.

The Lucky Duck Race will be held at 3 pm and all proceeds benefit the Radford Noon Rotary Scholarship Fund and presented by the Radford Visitor's Center. You can cheer on your duck along the banks of the New River at Shelter #1 in Bisset Park.

Ducks are available for purchase for $5 a piece or $20 for a flock of 5. Tickets are available at the Radford Visitor's Center, Radford Chamber of Commerce and from Radford Noon Rotarian members.

Prizes are $250 for first place, $100 for second place and $75 for third place. You do not need to be present to win.

Radford River Fest will also be holding a blood drive at the Shelter #1 from 9 am - 1 pm. Walk-in's are welcome or you can sign-up at: http://www.VADonor.com

Bring your blanket or lawn chairs. No coolers please.

For more information, call the Radford Visitor's Center at 540-267-3153 or the Radford Chamber of Commerce at 540-639-2202.

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