Brownwood Jaycees invite the public to join the fun for Riverfest 2016. Riverfest is a family fun event held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on July 4th in Riverside Park and includes a raft race, cook off, car show, activities for kids (ages 4-12) including bounce houses, canoe and kayak rentals, a variety of vendor booths and more.
Entry fee for Riverfest is $2 for children, and $3 for adults.
Children’s Activities
There will be 13 inflatables, 7 of which are large water slides, according to event organizers. Children can also enjoy Knockerball. Parents are encouraged to bring their children in swimsuits and reminded to be sure to bring sunscreen and a towel.
Raft Race
To join in the fun of the Chick-Fil-A Raft Race, CLICK HERE. Entry fee is $25 per raft. Entries will be judged in categories of single, double and group rafts. Awards for fastest raft, best looking and most creative use of materials will be given in each category. A Titanic award will be given to one raft from all categories that has the most dramatic sinking.
Cook Off
The Brownwood Jaycee’s Riverfest Cook Off is sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society. The cook off will be held from Sunday, July 3rd through Monday, July 4th at Riverside Park with check in between 9-11 a.m. on Sunday. Entry fees for the cook off can be mailed in or paid with credit card by phone. There will be a cookers meeting at 6 p.m. on Sunday in the BBQ tent near the pavilion. Turn in times are on Monday: Beans 11 a.m., Chicken 12 noon, Ribs 1 p.m. and Brisket 2 p.m. in the BBQ tent. Awards will be given between 4-5 p.m. (schedule depends on number of entries).Categories are as follows:
Brisket, Chicken and Ribs (No baby backs): One or all for $125 entry with 80% payback to the top 3 winners in each category. Awards in each of these three categories will include money and awards for the top three places and certificates for 4th through 10th places.
Jackpot Beans: $25 entry. Awards for bean entries include money and awards for top three places (100% payback).
For more information about the cook off, contact BBQ Cook Off Chairman Kim Gardner at 325-260-3785 or by email info@brownwoodjcs.com.
Car Show
A car show sponsored by the Heartland Cruisers will be held during Riverfest on July 4th. A variety of cars including many classic cars will be on display. To enter a vehicle in the car show, please contact Pat McLaughlin at 325-642-6809.
Vendor Booths
15 x 15 foot vendor booths will be available for merchandise sales. For information regarding vendor booths, applications or vendor policies, please contact Brownwood Jaycees President Amanda Leija at 979-219-1980.
For more information about Riverfest vendor booths or Riverfest in general, please contact the Brownwood Jaycees President Amanda Leija at 979-219-1980 or by email brownwoodjaycees@gmail.com. Those interested in attending or participating in contests are also encouraged to visit www.BrownwoodJCs.com or www.facebook.com/brownwoodjaycees for information about Riverfest.
