MONDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 15-21, 2009
MEDALLION HUNT
Sponsored by The Hutchinson Leader
Find the Water Carnival Medallion hidden in Hutchinson! A Water Carnival Button is your License to Hunt. Clues available starting Monday June 15th at the Hutchinson Leader or www.hutchinsonleader.com
Official Medallion Hunt Rules 
MONDAY, JUNE15
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, The B.P.O. Elks, and American Legion Post 96
6:30 PM, Library Square (Rain Location – Maplewood Academy)
Music by The Concord Singers – Come meet the Candidates!
WATER CARNIVAL DISCOUNT DAYS AT HUTCH BOWL & SQUEAKY'S
Sponsored by Hutch Bowl and Squeaky's Grill
$1.50 Bowling, $1.50 Shoes, $1.50 Sliders and $1.50 Root Beer Floats all day!
PIE IN THE PARK
Sponsored by Tri-County Water, Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel and Hutchinson Medical Center
6:30 PM, Library Square (Rain Location – Maplewood Academy)
FREE piece of pie with a Water Carnival Button!
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
FREE CONCERT AND TASTE OF WATER CARNIVAL
Sponsored by City of Hutchinson and Blade Photo Imaging and Portraits
5:00-9:00 PM Food Vendors open at Les Kouba Point
6:00-7:00 PM and 8:00 - 9:30 PM Free performance by Bernie Williams Band on the Water Carnival Stage at Les Kouba Point
Come for the food and music, stay for the Canoe Races and Boat Parade!
WATER CARNIVAL DISCOUNT DAYS AT HUTCH BOWL & SQUEAKY'S
Sponsored by Hutch Bowl and Squeaky's Grill
$1.50 Bowling, $1.50 Shoes, $1.50 Sliders and $1.50 Root Beer Floats all day!
CANOE RACES
Sponsored by Allina Home Oxygen and Hutch Sport Shop
Conducted by Boy Scout Troop 623
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM Check-in, Les Kouba park boat landing
6:15 PM Race Start (Rain Date: Thursday, June 12)
Several male / female / mixed classes and age groups
Entry forms at Ace Hardware and Sears of Hutchinson
More information available at 587-4901
2009 Registration Form
WATER PARADE
Sponsored by The Hutchinson Ambassadors and Richard Larson Builders, Inc.
7:00 PM, West River Park (Rain Date: Thursday, June 12)
Featuring the 2008 Royalty and the 2009 Queen Candidates
No entry fee for businesses, non-profit organizations, or individuals - cash prizes awarded to best decorated entries
Entry forms at Vivid Image
2009 Registration Form
CARNIVAL MIDWAY by ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS
Sponsored by Applebees and Home State Bank
West River Park:
Tuesday, June 16th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday, June 17th - 11 AM to 10 PM "Community Wrist Band Night"
Thursday, June 18th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Friday, June 19th – 11AM to 10 PM
Saturday, June 20th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday, June 21th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Come for the rides and games, stay for the food!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
WATER CARNIVAL DISCOUNT DAYS AT HUTCH BOWL & SQUEAKY'S
Sponsored by Hutch Bowl and Squeaky's Grill
$1.50 Bowling, $1.50 Shoes, $1.50 Sliders and $1.50 Root Beer Floats all day!
CARNIVAL MIDWAY by ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS - Unlimited Ride Wristband Night
Sponsored by Applebees and Home State Bank
West River Park:
Tuesday, June 16th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday, June 17th - 11 AM to 10 PM "Community Wrist Band Night"
Thursday, June 18th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Friday, June 19th – 11AM to 10 PM
Saturday, June 20th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday, June 21th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Come for the rides and games, stay for the food!
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
HUTCHINSON TENNIS ASSOCIATION TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by Citizens Bank and Trust Co. and Wal-Mart
Park Elementary (Rain Location: McLeod County Fairgrounds)
WATER CARNIVAL DISCOUNT DAY AT NORTHERN LINKS MINI-GOLF AND BATTING CAGES
Sponsored by Landscape Concepts
$5.00 rounds of mini-golf and $1.00 batting cages all day!
WATER CARNIVAL DISCOUNT DAYS AT HUTCH BOWL & SQUEAKY'S
Sponsored by Hutch Bowl and Squeaky's Grill
$1.50 Bowling, $1.50 Shoes, $1.50 Sliders and $1.50 Root Beer Floats all day!
CARNIVAL MIDWAY by ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS
Sponsored by Applebees and Home State Bank
West River Park:
Tuesday, June 16th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday, June 17th - 11 AM to 10 PM "Community Wrist Band Night"
Thursday, June 18th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Friday, June 19th – 11AM to 10 PM
Saturday, June 20th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday, June 21th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Come for the rides and games, stay for the food!
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
WATER CARNIVAL STAGE AT LES KOUBA POINT
Sponsored by The Hutchinson Mall
New this year to Water Carnival is the Water Carnival Stage at Les Kouba Point. The Water Carnival Stage will feature local talent performing free shows and demonstrations.
CARNIVAL MIDWAY by ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS
Sponsored by Applebees and Home State Bank
West River Park:
Tuesday, June 16th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday, June 17th - 11 AM to 10 PM "Community Wrist Band Night"
Thursday, June 18th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Friday, June 19th – 11AM to 10 PM
Saturday, June 20th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday, June 21th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Come for the rides and games, stay for the food!
TASTE OF WATER CARNIVAL
Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hours of Operation at 1st Avenue SE (next to Library Square)
Friday, June 13 th - NOON to 7 PM
Saturday, June 14 th – 11 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, June 15 th – 11AM to 6 PM
TEDDY BEAR BAND CONCERT
Sponsored by 3M Company and Hutchinson Medical Center
12:00 Noon, Library Square (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Open to kids of all ages - bring your teddy bear!!!
WATER CARNIVAL BASEBALL AND BAND NIGHT AT VETERAN'S MEMORIAL FIELD
Sponsored by Huskies Baseball and Downtown Clothing Company
Baseball Game 7:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Field
Music By The Rhythm Kings Band 9:15 PM - 12:30 AM
Cost: $4.00 before the game and $5.00 after the game
Price includes baseball game and music - Food, beverages and concessions will be available
MISS HUTCHINSON PAGEANT
Sponsored by Landscape Concepts and Hutchinson Ambassadors
7:30 PM, High School Auditorium
Scholarship Patron tickets available from
Bethany Carter at 320-587-5057
General Admission tickets $7 at the door
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
RUN BY THE RIVER 8K RUN / 1 MILE KIDS RUN / 5K FUN AND FITNESS WALK/RUN
Sponsored by Jay Malone Motors, Hutchinson Area Health Care, Snap Fitness, and Main Street Sports Bar
7:30 AM Registration, West Riverside Park
8:00 AM 1 mile Kids Run, 8:30 AM 8K run along the Luce Line trail
8:35 AM 5K Fun and Fitness Walk/Run
T-shirt included for all pre-registered participants!
Registration forms available from Josh Gehlen at 320-583-9203
2009 Registration Form
WATER CARNIVAL BIKE RIDE
Sponsored by America’s Racquet and Fitness and Hutch Sport Shop
10:30 to 11:00 AM Registration, West Riverside Park
Ride is a 17.6-mile loop, starts at 11:00 am. Helmets are required.
T-shirt included for all registered participants!
Registration forms available from Brent Lee at 952-201-6017
2009 Registration Form
WAKE BOARD CONTEST AND PRO WAKE BOARDER DEMONSTRATION
Sponsored by Shred 101 and Pinewski's Ski and Board Shop
Registration 9AM - 10AM
Contest 10AM
Pro Level Wake Board Demonstartion following contest
For more details, contact Jade at Jade@shred101.org or shred101.org
KIDDY DAY PARADE
Sponsored by AMERICAN LEGION POST 96, Goebel Fixture Company and McDonald's of Hutchinson
11 AM Library Square (Rain Location: REC Center). No Entry Fee and Registration Begins at 10 AM. For More Information Contact Angie Lawson 507-380-4071.
JUNIOR ROYALTY CORONATION
Sponsored by Hutchinson Manufacturing, Cash Wise and Culver's
Following Kiddy Day Parade, Library Square Downtown Hutchinson
TWO BICYCLES TO BE GIVEN AWAY!
Contact Angie Lawson at 507-380-4071 with questions.
WATER CARNIVAL HOT DOG EATING CONTEST
Sponsored by Coney Island Eatery
Registration forms available from Josh Gehlen at joshg@swifoundation.org
1;00 PM - Check In and Registration
1:30 PM on the Water Carnival Stage at Les Kouba Point
The competition is open to ages 18+
The committee is seeking 12 contestants to compete in the event, the first 12 completed registrations will be accepted and the participants will be notified by noon on Friday.
2009 Registration Form
CARNIVAL MIDWAY by ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS
Sponsored by Applebees and Home State Bank
West River Park:
Tuesday, June 16th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday, June 17th - 11 AM to 10 PM "Community Wrist Band Night"
Thursday, June 18th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Friday, June 19th – 11AM to 10 PM
Saturday, June 20th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday, June 21th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Come for the rides and games, stay for the food!
WATER CARNIVAL STAGE AT LES KOUBA POINT
Sponsored by The Hutchinson Mall
New this year to Water Carnival is the Water Carnival Stage at Les Kouba Point. The Water Carnival Stage will feature local talent performing free shows and demonstrations.
GIRL'S 12 & UNDER FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by Hutchinson Utilities and Hutch Sports Shop
Roberts Park Complex
First 16 teams will be accepted, with a four game guarantee with trophies awarded to top four teams and consolation champions and runner-up. Individual medals for top two teams
Teams may complete the registration form on Fastsports.com or contact Hutchinson PRCE at 320-234-5636
FARMER'S MARKET
Sponsored by The Downtown Association
8 AM - Noon Next to Library Square
TASTE OF WATER CARNIVAL
Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hours of Operation at 1st Avenue SE (next to Library Square)
Friday, June 13 th - NOON to 7 PM
Saturday, June 14 th – 11 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, June 15 th – 11AM to 6 PM
RAILROAD DEPOT OPEN HOUSE
Sponsored by Luce Line Railroad Club, Historic Hutchinson, and McLeod Regional Rail Authority
10 AM - 4 PM. Depot Building at corner of Washington and Adams.
FREE ADMISSION - Contact David Zachmeyer 320-587-8641 or zachmeyer@mac.com
SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by Viking Coca-Cola
11:30 AM Registration - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWest River Park Double Elimination Playoff
Registration forms available from Josh Gehlen 320-583-9203.
2009 Registration Form
MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by Viking Coca-Cola
11:30 AM Registration - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWest River Park Double Elimination Playoff
Registration forms available from Josh Gehlen 320-583-9203.
2009 Registration Form
WATER CARNIVAL AND CROW RIVER GOLF CLUB BEAN BAG CLASSIC
Sponsored by Crow River Golf Club and Pro-Maintenance
10:30 AM Start at the Crow River Golf Club - Two person Team Format. Open to the first 64 teams.
(Registration Deadline Friday June 19th)
For more information contact Nate Baldry at 320-587-3070 or visit www.crowrivercc.com
WATER CARNIVAL QUEEN'S DANCE
Sponsored by Vivid Image, Inc.
8:30 PM-Crow River Golf Club. DJ music by Jim Jordahl / Creative Music Solutions
FREE ADMISSION - Public is encouraged to attend!
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
CARNIVAL MIDWAY by ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS
Sponsored by Applebees and Home State Bank
West River Park:
Tuesday, June 16th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday, June 17th - 11 AM to 10 PM "Community Wrist Band Night"
Thursday, June 18th - 11 AM to 10 PM
Friday, June 19th – 11AM to 10 PM
Saturday, June 20th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday, June 21th – 11 AM to 10 PM
Come for the rides and games, stay for the food!
TASTE OF WATER CARNIVAL
Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hours of Operation at 1st Avenue SE (next to Library Square)
Friday, June 13 th - NOON to 7 PM
Saturday, June 14 th – 11 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, June 15 th – 11AM to 6 PM
WATER CARNIVAL STAGE AT LES KOUBA POINT
Sponsored by The Hutchinson Mall
New this year to Water Carnival is the Water Carnival Stage at Les Kouba Point. The Water Carnival Stage will feature local talent performing free shows and demonstrations.
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sponsored by Hutchinson Civil Air Patrol
8:00 AM - Noon at Butler FieldAirplane Rides Available by Tom Parker Hutch FBO
The Public is encouraged to attend!
GRANDE DAY PARADE
Sponsored by Hutchinson Medical Center, Hutch Bowl and Squeaky's Grill
1:00 PM - Parade starts at Main St. and 1st Ave NW, proceeding south on Main St., west on 4th Ave SW, south on Lynn Rd, west on Linden, and ending at the intersection of Harrington and Linden.
PORK CHOP DINNER
Served by Hutchinson Civil Air Patrol
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)
MISS HUTCHINSON CORONATION
Sponsored by Stearnswood, Inc.
7:00 PM, Hutchinson High School Auditorium
Free admission with a Water Carnival Button or $3.00 at the door
Bring a canned food item for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf.
FREE CONCERT BY HUSH
Sponsored by City of Hutchinson and Hutchinson Utilities
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM on the Water Carnival Stage at Les Kouba Point
Come and see Hush perform. Food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase, bring your
own coolers and lawn chairs. Stay in your seat and watch the fireworks display!
FIREWORKS
Sponsored by Walmart
10:00 PM, displayed over the Crow River
FREE seating and parking at Roberts Park, Oddfellows Park and Les Kouba Point
MISCELLANEOUS FESTIVAL INFORMATION
- Buy a Water Carnival Button! Available from any Water Carnival Committee member or at area businesses. Only $3 – Support Your City Festival!
- KDUZ 1260 AM & KARP 106.9 FM
The Official Radio Stations of the 2009 Water Carnival
Listen to KDUZ/KARP for festival updates beginning Monday, June 15th.
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