SCHEDULE:Friday night’s lineup is filled with fun for the entire
family. Party in the park, admire classic cars, catch the talent
showcase, and end your evening watching fireworks light up the night!
FAMILY FUN NIGHT - 5-8PM
Pioneer Park, 9165 Fallon Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362
Let the celebration begin! Monticello Riverfest kicks off with Family
Fun Night at Pioneer Park.
The annual Family Fun Night showcases great food, games, petting zoo,
classic cars, pie eating contest and more in one of Monticello’s
beautiful parks. A perfect way to start your Riverfest weekend! Held
on Thursday evening in years past, the Family Fun Night moved to
Friday evening to better accommodate busy schedules.
FRIDAY’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT FEATURES:
Classic Car Show
Show off your ride and admire a variety of classic, collector, custom,
and unique vehicles displayed on the west side of Pioneer Park.
Food Concessions
Grab extra napkins! Sloppy Joes are a Family Fun Night tradition.
Sloppy Joe Dinner and Hot Dogs are available for purchase at the
Pioneer Park Pavilion as well as at a stand near the Classic Car Show.
If you are looking for something sweet, snow cones and root beer
floats are also available for purchase.
Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
Admire some cute furry friends at the ever-popular petting zoo.
Children’s pony rides are available for purchase.
Kids Games
Check out the Kids Games play area on the west side of Pioneer Park
Pavilion.
Home Depot Kids’ Building Clinic
Be a builder, a creator, and a carpenter at the Home Depot Kids’
Building Clinic! Kids can choose a small wooden project to assemble
and take home.
Bounce Houses
Burn a little energy and show off your jumping skills in bounce houses
by the Bouncy House Guy. Available for purchase.
KRWC Roadshow
The KRWC AM 1360 Roadshow livens Family Fun Night with entertaining
games and contests.
Pie Eating Contest at 6 p.m.
A crowd favorite! Local community leaders unleash their hunger and
devour the competition in this annual pie eating contest. Winners walk
away with the traveling trophy and a powerful sense of accomplishment!
K9 Demonstration at 7 p.m.
The Wright County Sheriff’s Department displays training and
teamwork in their K9 Demonstration Show.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW - 5-8PM
Pioneer Park, 9165 Fallon Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362
The Classic Car Show at Pioneer Park attracts car enthusiasts from the
region!
Show off your ride and admire a variety of classic, collector, custom,
and unique vehicles displayed on the west side of Pioneer Park.
Participants receive a Riverfest collector dash plaque. This free
event is part of Riverfest’s Family Fun night and brings a wide
variety of cars and fans.
RIVERFEST TALENT SHOWCASE - 7PM
Monticello High School, 5225 School Boulevard, Monticello, MN 55362
Celebrate community and the arts at this year’s Riverfest Talent
Showcase! NEW THIS YEAR - Cash prizes for First, Second, and Third
place winners!
Enjoy an evening of music, dance, poetry, theater, and more! The
Riverfest Talent Showcase features area performers and is appropriate
for all ages. This year’s showcase will be judged by a panel of
professionals with the top three performances winning cash prizes.
General Admission tickets are $5 at the door, and children 5 and under
are free. Seating is limited. Auditorium doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show
starts at 7 p.m.
Talent Showcase Prizes
$300 for 1st Place
$200 for 2nd Place
$100 for 3rd Place
FIREWORKS - 10PM
Monticello High School Grounds, 5225 School Boulevard, Monticello, MN
55362
Light it up with Monticello Riverfest’s Fireworks show!
Grab your lawn chairs and favorite snacks and settle in for the
Riverfest fireworks show! Fireworks are launched when the sun goes
down from the grounds between Eastview Elementary and the Monticello
High School. With this central location, there are many fantastic
places for you to catch all the action. Please note, fireworks may
begin a little early, or a little late, depending on weather and wind!
Click Here to Register
[https://www.monticelloriverfest.com/registration]
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