Carnival
Produced by Skinners Amusements, Inc.
Patrons can look forward to the return of the OTW carnival at the 2012 Festival!
Adventure Alley
Once again in 2012, inflatables will be available for the kid in all of us. An interesting array including the Bungee Pull and the Giant Slide beckon your inner child to come out and play. Don’t miss the great fun!
Midway Madness
Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All carnival rides and inflatable activities are just three tickets or $1.50 per ride!!! You can’t beat it!
Hole in One
Tee up at the On the Waterfront Hole in One Shoot-Out. Once again in 2012, prizes will be awarded for winners over and under 18, as well as to anyone who’s ball lands on the green Tee up at the Oasis Stage and aim for the green located on a pontoon floating in the Rock River. Open to all amateur golfers all festival hours until dark. FORE!
ComEd Kid’s Castle
Sponsored by ComEd
The Festival’s most popular children’s attraction will return in 2012! Children under 12 can take part in over 30 interactive and make-and-take activities. Watch Billy the Balloon Guy twist balloons into your favorite toy or animal. Play Bingo with the other kids, learn to mini putt and you can even create a masterpiece with stamp art! Don’t forget to listen to all the fascinating stories read by the Rockford Public Library team, and enjoy entertainment on the Kids Court Stage with performances during Kids Castle hours. See ya there!
Coordinated by ComEd and On the Waterfront, inc. the Kid’s Castle is located in the Wyman and Elm Street parking deck and is open Saturday and Sunday from Festival open until 6:00 pm. Activities will be provided by several Rockford businesses and organizations. The Kids’ Castle is a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment.
Kid’s ¼ Mile Fun Run
Saturday, September 1
9:00 a.m.
Immediately following the Waterfront 5K at the Trolley Station near the Riverview Ice House. Free registration from 8:15 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. the day of the race at the Trolley Station.
Rockford Chariots Wheelchair Basketball
Saturday, September 3
Sunday, September 4
Established in 1986, the Rockford Chariots Wheelchair Athletic Association works to provide programs for developing the athletic potential of individuals with lower limb impairments. These gifted athletes compete against local celebrities and city officials in a long-standing and friendly rivalry which goes back many years. Exhibition games are Saturday and Sunday. Come watch this hilarious rivalry unfold yet another year!
Winnovation
Saturday, Sept. 3
Winnovation, Winnebago’s High School Robotics Team, invites you to see Robotics in action. Come see these amazing machines at play!
Hot Air Balloon Fly Over
Saturday, September 1
Approximately 6 p.m.
This event is visible from anywhere in the festival. See several brightly colored hot air balloons soar overhead Saturday evening.
Urban Street Market
Shop the weekend away at this unique collection of outdoor vendors. The Urban Street Market is filled with colorful booths overflowing with art, jewelry, clothing, carvings and other rare finds from exotic locales from all over the world.
OTW Film Fest 2012
Bright Stars Celebration
The 11th Annual Bright Stars Celebration presented by the Rockford Area State Farm Agents will take place Saturday, September 1, 2012 on the Left Bank Stage at 12:30 p.m. The Bright Stars Celebration honors eighth grade students in the Rockford area who have achieved honor-roll status during each quarter of the 2011-2012 academic year. Because these students have continually demonstrated their dedication to learning and hard work, we at On the Waterfront, Inc. are proud to honor them and their families during the festival.
