September 6-7, 2008
Hamilton, Ohio

 
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FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
  • Badgerland Water Ski Shows
  • Powerboat Racing. These boats can accelerate from 0 - 100mph in under six seconds and streak down the straights at an average of 115 mph.
  • Drag Boat Racing
  • Freestyle Jet Ski Exhibitions
  • Riverboat Pontoon Cruises by Hern Marine
  • Canoe and Kayak trips available from GMR Riversports Enjoy a 7.5 mile ride on the Great Miami and truly experience the Great Miami river. Paddles, life vests and complimentary shuttle back to Great Miami River Days included. Trips can be completed in as little as two hours or up to four hours. $38.00 for Canoes & $25.00 for Kayaks. Trips are first come first served so sign up at our booth early to guarantee a boat.
  • Historic Reenactors Encampment and Civil War Historical Area. Brought to you by the Colligan Fund of the Hamilton Community Foundation. Meet reenactors from the Miami Valley Reenactors, 5th Ohio Light Artillary, Confederate States Marines, 5th Texas Co. D and Ladies Living History
  • Izaak Walton Leaague (IWL) Hay Rides
  • American Heart Association Annual 5K Heart Walk
  • Monumental 50 Ton Sand Sculpture brought to you by the City of Sculpture
  • Children's Entertainment Area
  • Rides for Kids

Children's Entertainment Area

  • Scavenger Hunt: BikeWise Oxford has donated a bkie and helmet for the winner of the scavenger hunt. All children will receive a prize for participation.
  • Chris Rowland the Natural Science Song and Dance Man
  • Hueston Woods Nature Center: Ohio Wildlife live animal displays
  • Omope Carter Daboiku- storyteller
  • Mike Carr - Pre 1840 Fiddle Player
  • Greg Jowaisas - Banjo Player/storyteller
  • Explore the ground beneath your feet in the Soil & Water trailer
  • Bookmobile
  • Educational booths with lots of games and activities

Monumental 50 ton Sand Sculpture

Watch artists fom The Sand Sculpture Company create an amazing sculpture from a mountain of sand. This exhibit is brought to you by the City of Sculpture.

 

 
 

 

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Children's Scavener Hunt

Bike Winner 1

Bike Winner 2

The lucky winnera of the 2007 children's scavenger hunt each won a mountain bike

 


 
 
 
           

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