Rhythm on the River

July 10-11, 2009

Roger's Grove, Longmont, Colorado

Festival Activities

Check out the locations on music and activities on a printable pdf map of Roger's Grove and the event site.

Prairie Breakfast
7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Start off your Rhythm experience with a traditional pancake breakfast including sausage and juice. Breakfast included in 5K run registration fee. Non runners can purchase the breakfast for $3 cash. Coffee available 50 cents a cup.

Cooling Stations
10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a refreshing breeze from cooling fans located throughout the festival grounds.

St. Vrain Rotary Duck Races
Corporate Race: 2:50 p.m.
Individual Race: 3:00 p.m.
Support important local charities by purchasing your duck for only $5 and win cash prizes if your duck crosses the finish line first. You can also check out decked-out ducks for the corporate race at the Pavilion prior to race time. Corporate race begins at 2:50 p.m. and individual race begins at 3:00 p.m. Download a fun Duck Coloring Page here.
Duck Race winners

World Market
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit the World Market to check out unique gifts from different regions of the world. Vendors provide a wide range of exciting and unique items.

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Studio Tour
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Studio Tour Store provides a forum to stimulate and nurture local artists. This year's artists will appear at the festival to show and sell their unique work. See artist demonstrations and chat with outstanding artists working right here in Longmont.

Kids' Day Out
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
kids enjoy outdoor adventure swings Jump, crawl or glide at Kids' Day Out. This fun activity area includes two jump castles, a huge obstacle course, giant swings and a human maze.

Outdoor Adventure Land
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Experience this too-cool-for-words adventure in the upper parking lot. Kayak in a swimming pool, climb to new heights on a the wall and mountain bike on the obstacle course. (Bikes provided) Sign up early on event day to stay cool.

Kiddie Corral
Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Round 'em up and come on in to the li'l pardner Kiddie Corral designed just for small children to play and have fun in an interactive area. This is a parent-supervised area next to the Main stage for your listening enjoyment.

Children's Fishing Tank
8:00 a.m. to noon
Children from ages one to eight years can catch and release trout in the tank that emulates fishing from Button Rock Reservoir where a major portion of the city's water is stored. Thank you City of Longmont Public Works & Water Utilities for providing this fun activity!

Discovery District
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Trash or treasure! Learn what can be created from your recycled items. Make art, crafts and toys from recycled materials as well as other fun and educational projects involving nature. All booths operated by area organizations and businesses. Thank you Longmont Museum & Cultural Center for coordinating these exciting activities.

Public Safety Street
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On Public Safety Street, the Longmont Police Department will showcase activities such as the Animal Control Unit and other police projects in an atmosphere of family fun and entertainment. Come see demonstrations on: CSI Fingerprinting and other activities, and get your own fingerprint kit to do at home; Bike/Helmet safety, Bike helmets will be for sale at a discounted price; DUI "Fatal Vision" goggles' activities for teens and adults; Emergency Activation/Dialing 9-1-1 practice for kids; Traffic "Sign" game; Police Cruiser and Fire Engine Truck.
NEW THIS YEAR: Help our police detectives search for "evidence" with a fun, cool, entertaining activity for children ages 3-12. You will even be able to keep the "evidence" as a reward!

Non-Profit Row
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Discover how you can help and have fun in your community at booths sponsored by local non-profit agencies.

City Street
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Learn more from the friendly people who provide many services to the people of Longmont: How to keep Longmont's streets clean, how to play it safe around electricity, how trash and recyclables are collected, and why Longmont's water quality and supply is among the best in the region.

Focus on the Environment
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Focus on Environment pavilion, located along City Street will give visitors a chance to experience the variety of exciting environmental programs offered by the City and learn how we all can do to help protect our environment. Take a walk through the community's environment to experience the ways in which the City of Longmont promotes environmentally friendly services. Start with a stroll through Energy Lane; check out the Conservation Cul-de-sac, travel down Recycle Road, visit Water Quality Way, and finish your walk on Buttonrock Blvd.

Roger's River Run 5K
7:30 a.m.
Sponsored by First National Bank of Colorado, this 5K run/walk benefits Rhythm on the River and includes a traditional prairie breakfast and beautiful river views on the St. Vrain Greenway trail system. Learn more about registration fees and other important race information.