Ottawa Riverfest
Ottawa Riverfest
 
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What items can and can not I bring into Riverfest?

DO BRING the Following Items:
br Driver’s License/State Issued Photo ID, Still Camera, ATM Card, A Shirt and your Dancin’ Shoes (or at least some comfortable shoes), Your Favorite Friends
br DON’T BRING the Following Items:

Food, Beverages, or Alcohol, Glass, Cans, or Coolers, Video Equipment or Laser Pointers, Pets or Animals, Weapons or Contraband, Bikes, Rollerblades, Skateboards, or Scooters (except Handicapped), Any Item Found by Ottawa Policeto be Inappropriate or Offensive

PLEASE NOTE: Disallowed items are included but not limited to the items above. VIOLATION OF ABOVE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO POLICE ACTION!

Can I bring in a cooler?


No coolers are allowed.
Is there an admission price to get in to see the bands at Riverfest?

No there is not an admission price to see the bands but if you want to purchase food of beverages while you are at the “Taste” you will need to purchase tickets. The tickets are $10.00 for a strip of 9 tickets.
Can I bring my pet into the “Taste”?

No animals are allowed.
Are shirts and shoes required at the “Taste”?

Yes.
Are bicycles allowed at the “Taste”?

No bikes, scooters (unless used by the handicapped), skateboards, or rollerblades are allowed.
Are strollers allowed?

Yes.
Is there handicapped parking near the “Taste” and carnival area?

Yes, it is located in the jury parking lot just before you get near the Veterans Memorial Bridge on Rt. 23 south, on the right side. There will be signage stating this area is for Handicapped Parking only.
Can I bring a lawn chair into the “Taste” site?

You can but you might not be able to see sitting down because almost everyone stands up and it gets very crowded.
Can I bring a camera, any kind of video camera, or audio device into the “Taste” area?

Yes, but you have no right to broadcast or televise, or otherwise reproduce any of the performances or any parts thereof.
What parking lots/street closures and  other important information will I need to know during the Riverfest Celebtration?

Due to the upcoming Riverfest activities, the drop-off boxes for:

MEDIACOM, U. S. POST OFFICE and OTTAWA WATER DEPARTMENT

located in the Woodward Memorial Parking Lot behind the IVCC Center at 321 W. Main Street will not be available for use from the last week of July through the first Monday in August.

…all boxes are expected to be reinstalled and available for use by the first Tuesday in August.

The City of Ottawa thanks residents, in advance, for their patience and cooperation during this temporary inconvenience!!




   


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Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center


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City Beverage

Euclid Beverage 

 Financial Plus Credit Union

In Kind Sponsors:

Obee's Soup and Sandwiches

Handy Foods

Ottawa American Legion Post #33

ZB Supply Company

Conroy's Towing