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Thursday, August 19th

  • 5pm Riverfest Opening Ceremony Honor the Veterans & Flag Raising Ceremony, The 2009 Riverfest Idol Winner Cody Dale will sing the National Anthem.

  • Concessions Open

  • 5pm Riverfest Idol Contestants perform on small stage. Vote at the Information Gazebo for your favorite 6 to the Semi-Finals.

  • 7pm Lip Sync Show Great entertainment for the whole family. Cash prizes for top 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age Group. Sound by Wall To Wall.

    • Friday, August 20th

  • 10am-9:30pm Arts and Crafts

  • 11am Fireman's Bar-B-Q

  • 11am Concessions Open

  • 11am-9:30pm Fun Amusements Rock Mountain, Box-O-Ring, Water Slide, Slip-N-Dip, 2 Lane Bungee Run, Rock Band (located in the Public Garage) Buy a two day bracelet for Just $5.00 each.

  • 2-7pm Fun Games Fun Games to win a Prize Pack and there will be 3 Instant Prize Winner Games for .25 cents a Game and you play till you win.

  • 11am-2pm Sidewalk Chalk Coloring Contest Located at the Village Hall. Prizes will be Awarded in 3 age groups for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

  • 1pm Riverfest Idol Top 6 contestants perform on small stage. Vote for your favorite at the Information Gazebo.

  • 5:30pm Riverfest Idol Top 6 contestants perform on small stage. Vote for your favorite at the Information Gazebo.

  • 7-10 PM The Nicky Platinum Band Classic Rock Party Band performing in the Main Gazebo.

  • 7:30-12pm La$ Vega$ Night & Spirits Located in the Pavilion, $3 admission.

  • 8pm Riverfest Idol Final Performance of the night Vote for your Idol.

  • 10-12pm Teen Dance and Karaoke With Kenny & Company $2 admission Located on the hill in the Tent all ages welcome.

    • Saturday, August 21st.

  • 7:30am Registration -5k run & walk Hornet Hustle.

  • 8-11am Mendon Kiwanis Breakfast Mendon United Methodist Church Meal free – asking free will offering.

  • 9am Mendon Hornet Hustle 5k run & walk.

  • 10am Arts and Crafts

  • 10am Canoe Race Canoes furnished by Mendon Country Inn.

  • 10:30am Parade Line UP Starts on Burr Oak St.

  • 11am Concessions Open.

  • 11am-10pm Kiwanis Sloppy Joe & Fruit Cup.

  • 11am Masonic Chicken Bar-B-Q Masonic Hall on Main Street.

  • 11am-9:30pm Fun Amusements Rock Mountain, Box-O-Ring, Water Slide, Slip-N-Dip, 2 Lane Bungee Run, Rock Band (located in the Public Garage) Buy a two day bracelet for Just $5.00 each.

  • 2-7pm Fun Games to win a Prize Pack and there will be 3 Instant Prize Winner Games for .25 cents a game and you play till you win.

  • 12 Noon Pavilion Opens Cash Beer Tent.

  • 12 Noon Riverfest Idol Top 3 contestants performing on Main Street Before parade. Vote for your favorite idol, at the Information Gazebo.

  • 12:15pm Parade.

  • 1pm Registration for Texas Hold'em in pavilion.

  • 2-3pm The World of Magic With BJ Mallen in the main Gazebo.

  • 2-9pm Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Located in the Pavilion.

  • 3pm Parade Awards At Information Gazebo.

  • 3pm Canoe Swamp.

  • 4-6pm The Wall Brothers Perform in the main Gazebo.

  • 4:30pm Riverfest Idol

  • 5pm Toy Boat Race Toy Boats will be available at SMB&T, of Mendon and in the park on August 19th & 20th. Prizes will be awarded in 3 age groups, for the first 3 winners to cross the finish line in the race and the Best Decorated Boat.

  • 5:30pm Duck Race $1.00 per Duck or 6 for $5.00 8 winners $ prizes First 3 winners across the finish line.

  • 6pm Riverfest Idol Top 3 contestants perform on small stage. Vote for your favorite at the Information Gazebo.

  • 6:30pm Free Give Away Must be present to win.

  • 7-10pm TRIGGER Smokin, Rockin Country Performance is in Main Gazebo.

  • 8pm Riverfest Idol Final Top 3 contestants perform on the small stage for the final time. Last chance to vote for Your Favorite Idol !!!

  • 10pm Riverfest Idol Winner. The 2010 Mendon Riverfest Idol Winner will be announced and will sing the National Anthem and $1000.00 check presentation.

  • 10pm Fireworks Enjoy the Best Fireworks Display in South West Michigan, overlooking the Beautiful St. Joseph River, brought to you by Night Magic.

    • Thank you to all the Sponsors that help Support the Riverfest Fireworks…

  • 10:30-1:30am The Nicky Platinum Band Classic Rock Party Band Performing in the pavilion, No Charge To Enter.

  • 10:30-1:30am Karaoke With Kenny and Company Located on the hill.

Registration Information

Pre- Registration for Canoe Race

  • WINNER RECEIVES 100.00

  • $20.00 fee per two person team

  • All canoes will be provided * LIMITED CANOE'S

  • *Pre-Registration deadline: August 16th

    • ***Registration forms are available online by clicking the link below:

    Registration Forms

    Pre-Registration for Canoe Swamp...

  • $20.00 fee per team A team consists of three people.

  • All canoes will be provided.

  • *Pre-Registration deadline: August 16th

    • ***Registration forms are available online by clicking the link below

    Registration Forms

    Pre-Registration for Lip Sync

  • $5.00 fee per act Limit 2 acts per person.

  • *Pre-Registration deadline: August 16th

    • ***Registration forms are available online by clicking the link below

    Registration Forms

    Pre-Registration for Parade

  • *Pre-Registration deadline: August 16th

    • ***Registration forms are available online by clicking the link below

    Registration Forms

    Registration for Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament and SAVE!!!

  • Must Pre-Register and pay entry fee of $50.00

  • Register @ the Pavilion day of Tourney $55.00

  • Tournament begins 2pm-9pm

    • * Pre-Registration deadline: August 16th

    ***Registration forms are online by clicking the link below

    Registration Forms

    *All Forms are available at the Mendon Post Office, Mendon Village Hall, SM BANK & TRUST in Mendon or Online @

    Registration Forms

    For further information on any of these events Please call (269) 496-7903