Marietta River Front Roar

06-29-2010

 Marietta powers up for River Front Roar festivities July 9-11

 

MARIETTA, OH (June 29, 2010) – The summer is heating up with annual events in downtown Marietta, Ohio. The second weekend in July offers a number of special events worth checking out.

 

The hottest race boats in the world will unleash full-bore exhilaration during the annual Marietta Riverfront Roar Powerboat Superleague Races July 9-11 along the Ohio River levee. Raw horsepower riding on the water’s edge, powering through turns at top speed, streaking down the straights at an average 115 mph – that’s Powerboat Superleague, the world’s oldest and the nation’s most respected tunnel boat circuit, owned by the nation’s foremost producer – American Power Boat Association Events Group.

 

There are activities and events scheduled throughout the weekend to complement the power boat races including the Marietta Merchants and Artists Walk throughout downtown and Historic Harmar Village, the 5k Run/Walk for the Roar, fireworks, and much more. For a complete list of activities, visit www.MariettaOhio.org or call the Marietta/Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-288-2577.

 

Schedule of River Front Roar Power Boat Events July 9-11, 2010

 

Friday, July 9

12 Noon                Road Closures; Concessionaires set up, setup for event begins 
on the Ohio River Bank and the Levee

5:00 p.m.               The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley booth is open

                              Powerboats on display- Front St, Greene St, Second St

6:00-9:00 p.m.       Merchants and Artists Walk

5:00 p.m.-Midnight Beer Garden with live entertainment (and soft drinks, too)

6:00-6:45 p.m.       Live on stage: Sacra Via (Rock)

7:00-8:00 p.m.       Live on stage: Jubal Cain (Country-Rock)

8:00-8:30 p.m.       Live on stage: John Barr (Solo Acoustic Performer)

8:30-9:30 p.m.       Live on stage: Hip Pocket (8 Piece Rhythm & Blue -Classic Rock)

9:30-10:00 p.m.     Lighted Boat Parade (on the river)

9:45-11:00 p.m.     Outdoor Movie shown at the Armory for the children “Monsters Vs Aliens”

10:00 p.m.-Midnight Live on stage: “Roar's Got Talent” (Talent Variety Competition)

 

Saturday, July 10

7:00 a.m.               Registration for Run for The Roar

8:00-9:15 a.m.       Run for The Roar

9:15-9:30 a.m.       Race Awards presentation

9:00 a.m.               The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley booth is open

9:00 a.m.               Corporate displays open

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