IPFW RiverFest — June 23, 2012

Only 149 days until IPFW RiverFest!!

IPFW RiverFest 2012 planning is well underway. We have lots of exciting things to share, but we can’t tell you about them quiiiiite yet. (You don’t want to spoil the surprise, do you? I didn’t think so.)

Watch this space and the RiverFest Facebook page for the details and fun to come!

Curious what your favorite “Rockin’ Chair” sold for during the RiverFest silent auction? See each chair’s winning bid on the Artists’ Rockin’ Chair Auction page!

Curious how you did in Saturday’s River Walk/Run? Here’s the complete list of River Walk/Run results, in handy Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

According to the timekeepers, some racers forgot to put their names on their timing cards, so if you can’t find yourself on the list, that’s probably why.

To view the document, you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.

Download the River Walk/Run Master Results 2011 (PDF)

See the category winners and “Go Fetch” winners.

RiverFest 2011 t-shirts available in gold and blue

Get an awesome deal on a great t-shirt. It’s the perfect reminder of last weekend’s fun on the river!

Just $5!

Pick up gold or blue IPFW RiverFest 2011 shirts for just $5 each at IPFW’s University Relations office, in the Support Services building on the IPFW Campus.

Payment

Please bring exact change in cash or you can write a personal check. (Sorry, we can’t accept credit cards for these.)

Where to buy

It’s easy to find — just come in through the Anthony Boulevard entrance to campus, then follow the drive past the Science Building and the Liberal Arts building. When you get to the end of the road, look for a parking space. University Relations shares the same building with the University Police. (We’re the entrance door without the police shield on it, but you probably figured that out already.)

Sizes available

The shirts are available on a first come, first served basis. Shirt sizes currently available:

• Blue youth sizes: small, medium, large (adult small)
• Blue adult sizes: small, medium, large, XL, 2XL, 3XL
• Gold youth sizes: none
• Gold adult sizes: large, XL, 2XL

Thanks again for supporting IPFW RiverFest. We’ll see you next year!

306 participants finished the 4Km River Walk/Run. The top places in each category are listed below. You can download a master list of all finishing times.

Top Runners Ages 14 and Under

1st Male – Chris Myer 16:03
1st Female- Nicole Fosnough 18:09

Top Runners Ages 15 and Over

1st Male- Alex Cashman 14:14
1st Female- Nicole Vanshyock 16:06

Top Wheelchair Participants

1st Male- Greg Mitro 1:04:36
1st Female- Rachel Stouder 43:14

Top 10 “Go Fetch” Animal Card Challenge participants

1 – Jane Penick, 1250 points
2 – Madison Bauer, 1130 points
3 – Tianna Randall, 1125 points
4 – Andrew Jackson, 1100 points
5 – Marrissa Dziak, 1075 points
6 – Will Greenlee, 1050 points
7 – Diane Mifro, 1050 points
8 – Matthew Coffee, 1025 points
9 – Stephaine Heppeard, 1000 points
10 – Kira Verpahl, 1000 points

It took a lot of work to set it up, so why not run it for a few more days?

That’s right! The zip line continues running both Sunday and Monday. Enjoy special pricing both days as well, with two rides for $20 (or one ride for $15).

The zip line is open from 10am to 8pm on Sunday, and noon to 8pm on Monday.

Bring your friends for a better deal. Enjoy the IPFW RiverFest zip line now through Monday night!

Did you enjoy IPFW RiverFest this year? Did you see some things we could do better?

Please share one minute — really! — of your time to take the IPFW RiverFest survey.

We hope you enjoyed a great day on the river this weekend!

Check the IPFW RiverFest Facebook page for the latest photos and videos from RiverFest.

Or better yet, come one down! There’s still another six and a half hours to go!

Bringing your smartphone to the fun of IPFW RiverFest? Tell your friends about your day with Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and more!

• Twitter — Mark your tweets with hashtags #ipfw #riverfest. Tweet that you’re at RiverFest!
• Foursquare — Check in with the IPFW RiverFest venue.
• Facebook — Post your photos and updates the IPFW RiverFest Facebook page.

Have a great day at IPFW RiverFest!!

Don’t leave your boat in the lurch — let it join the fun at this year’s IPFW RiverFest on the St. Joseph River! You’ll find great boating and beautiful views as you cruise the river during the festival.

The St. Joseph River is safe for powerboats and pontoons. Continue Reading »