Riverfront lineup is mix of rock, country, bluegrass

Stevens Point officials recently announced the musical events, entertainment and family activities for this year’s annual Riverfront Rendezvous event in July.
The rendezvous is a family tradition with live music, food, a parade and fireworks at Pfiffner Pioneer Park downtown. Admission is free to all. The three-day celebration begins on Friday, July 1, and will run through Sunday, July 3.
Riverfront Rendezvous schedule of events and entertainment is:
Friday, July 1
Entertainment:
Mainstage sponsored by Coca-Cola.
6:30 to 9 p.m. TBA
9 to 11 p.m. The Bodeans (rock)
North Tent sponsored by Delta Dental
7 to 11 p.m. Grand Union (country)
Pfiffner Building sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP).
7 to 10:30 p.m. Evergreen Grass Band (bluegrass)
Saturday, July 2
Events:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carp Classic (fishing contest) on the Pfiffner Building Deck, sponsored by American Family Insurance, Jim Check Agency.
Noon Parade, downtown Stevens Point – Main Street, sponsored by the Association of Downtown Businesses.
Entertainment:
Mainstage sponsored by Coca-Cola.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Adrian and Meredith Band (folk rock)
6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Altered Five Blues Band (blues)
9:30 to 11:00 p.m. Devon Allman Band (rock)
North Tent sponsored by Delta Dental.
1 to 4 p.m. Bingo (games)
7 to 11 p.m. Hyde (rock)
South Tent sponsored by Country Inn and Suites.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. MAD Science (science experiments)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kevin Adair (comedy juggler)
Pfiffner Building sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
1 to 3 p.m. Trivia Contest
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. TBA
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mark Twain: An American Life (storytelling)
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Ray Konkol Band (polka)
Sunday, July 3
Events:
Noon to 3 p.m. Emergency vehicle display, Crosby Avenue, sponsored by Portage County Fire Investigation Task Force
1 to 2:30 p.m. Kids Day (games and prizes)
South Tent, sponsored by Physical Therapy Associates.
9:15 to 9:45 p.m. Lighted Boat Parade, Bukolt Park to Highway 10 Bridge, sponsored by Stevens Point Boat Club.
Dusk Fireworks, launched from Mead Park.
Entertainment:
Mainstage sponsored by Coca-Cola.
1:30 to 3 p.m. TBA
6 to 7:30 p.m. Andi and Alex (rock)
8 to 9:45 p.m. Aubrey Sellers (rock/Americana)
North Tent sponsored by Delta Dental
1 to 4 p.m. Bingo (games)
7 to 11 p.m. Consult the Briefcase (rock blues)
South Tent sponsored by Country Inn and Suites.
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. John P. Hopkins (comedy magic)
Pfiffner Building sponsored by UWSP.
1 to 2:30 p.m. Poetry Slam, sponsored by the Portage County Arts Alliance.
4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Blues Summit Band (blues)
For more information about events and entertainment, go to stevenspoint.com/rr/
Festival partners are Kwik Trip and Quality Plus Printing.
Premium sponsors are Miller Lite; Point Beer; C.H. Robinson Worldwide; Skyward Inc.; and Habush, Habush and Rottier, S.C.