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32 Years of Specquackular Fun Welcome to the 32nd Annual Renton River Days, presented by IKEA, for the public will be offered and the first 40 children will receive life with activities in Liberty Park on July 21-23. Experience this year’s festival jackets. that showcases Renton’s passion for music, art, food, active lifestyle, Two car shows will be held on Sunday, July 23. The Deutsch-Marque community organizations and our citizens. Twenty Show & Shine, hosting an impressive display of Audis, planning committees and 250 volunteers have been BMWs, Mercedes, and Porsches, will be at Cedar River working to ensure there will be something for everyone Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Seattle Electric at the festival this year. As the Official Guide for Renton Vehicle Association (SEVA) will be hosting their electric River Days, this special section of the Renton Reporter car show on July 23 at Liberty Park from 11:00 a.m. to contains all the locations, times, and spotlight features to 5:00 p.m. help you plan for your favorite events.

Free shuttle service will link the main festival grounds of Find your spot along South 3rd Street in downtown Liberty Park (at Bronson Way N. near the tennis courts) Renton on Saturday morning, July 22, for the Parade to available parking at Renton Memorial Stadium. Look which begins at 10:00 a.m. This year, River Days for the “River Days Shuttle Stop” signs. This free service welcomes comedian, motivational speaker and former will run continuously on Friday, July 21 from 10:00 a.m. host of Almost Live! John Keister as the Parade’s Grand to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 Marshal. p.m.; and Sunday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Wenatchee Youth Circus will perform three shows I hope you will take a moment to view page 6 and Denis Law at Cedar River Park (July 21 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and July 22 at 1:30 p.m.). See page 11 for a complete recognize the event sponsors and contributors who have Mayor listing of FREE Weekend Fun for Kids. Entertainment made our 2017 festival possible. When you visit these businesses in the is once again diverse and non-stop with over 30 performing groups on community, take a moment to thank them for their civic involvement two stages in Liberty Park. See page 15 for the entire line-up of stage and corporate partnership. Since 1986, Renton River Days remains free entertainment. of admission charge and nearly all activities are provided at no expense to Renton River Days welcomes the return of a sanctioned festival event children and families. featured several years ago - the Antique & Classic Boat Show at Gene Please join me in experiencing Renton’s finest celebration as we proudly Coulon Memorial Park. Hosted and organized by the Pacific Northwest showcase what continues to make Renton a special place to live, learn, Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, this classic boat show work, play, and raise families. will be on Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free boat rides

Denis Law, Mayor

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Additional copies will be available at the Renton River Days Information Booth in Liberty Park, July 21-23.

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Festival Street Closures Please note the following street closures: Houser Way N. between Mill Avenue S. and Bronson Way N. will be closed at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, and will reopen on Monday, July 24.

The Renton River Days Parade, beginning at 10:00 a.m., will be on Saturday, July 22, and travels down South 3rd Street from Shattuck Avenue to Liberty Park. In order to form the Parade, South 3rd Street between Rainier and Mill will be closed to all traffic and parking from 7:00 a.m. until completion of the Parade at approximately 1:00 p.m. All side streets adjacent to and leading to South 3rd Street will be restricted to local access only during the same time period.

There will be no downtown street closures on Sunday, July 23.

Renton River Days presented by IKEA

July 21- 23, 2017

2017 River Days Festival Schedule Friday, June 30 - July 2 Jr. Advanced Tennis Tournament: (preregistration req’d), Liberty Park, Hazen High and McKnight Middle Schools; various times

Renton Annual Art Show Preview Party: Renton Community Center ($20), 8 p.m.

Friday, July 14 - Sunday, July 16

Friday, July 21

Jr. Intermediate Tennis Tournament: (preregistration req’d), Liberty Park, Hazen High and McKnight Middle Schools; various times

Friday, July 21 - Sunday, July 23 Open & NTRP Tennis Championships: (preregistration req’d), Hazen High and McKnight Middle Schools; various times

Tuesday, July 18 Renton History Museum: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday, July 19 Renton History Museum: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, July 20 Renton History Museum: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Senior Day BBQ Picnic: Renton Community Center (advance ticket req’d), 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Renton History Museum: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Renton Annual Art Show: Dancing at the Senior Day BBQ Renton Community Picnic, July 20, at RCC. Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Free Shuttle Service: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Art Market (arts and crafts booths): Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Community Information Booths: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

KidZones: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Nibble of Renton: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Stage Entertainment: Liberty Park, 11:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Schedule Continues on page 4

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2017 River Days Festival Schedule

Annual Pancake Breakfast

Friday, July 21 (continued) Wenatchee Youth Circus: (Tickets $2/youth $3/adult) Cedar River Park, 1:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Family Fun & Films: “Jungle Book,” Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, movie at dusk.

Saturday, July 22 Pancake Breakfast: Renton Senior Activity Center, 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Six-A-Side Soccer Tournament: Renton High School, 8 a.m.

Volkssports Fun Walks: Renton Senior Activity Center, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Free Shuttle Service: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Renton River Days Parade: South 3rd Street, 10 a.m.

Renton History Museum: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Antique & Classic Boat Show: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Annual Quilt Exhibition: Renton Community Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sponsored by Harley Exteriors Organized by Renton Lions Club The Renton Lions Club is looking forward to meeting, greeting and serving lots of hungry people at the Annual River Days Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 22, 7:30 - 10:00 a.m., at the Renton Senior Activity Center.

The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit cup, juice and coffee or tea. Prices are $6.00 for adults, and $4.00 for seniors and children under 12.

Come fill your tummies before the grand parade and help the Lions Club fund their community projects.

The public is invited to bring donations of used eyeglasses and hearing aids, non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army, Renton Rotary Food Bank, clean and bagged items for the Renton Clothing Bank, and towels and blankets for the Humane Society.

Schedule Continues on page 7

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2017 Festival Co-Sponsors

2017 Event & Activity Sponsors

Aces Tennis ADT Security Services AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union Atkinson Zornes Wealth Strategies Group Jim & Char Baker Banner Bank Bath Fitter Champion Windows Costco Cugini Florist & Fine Gifts D&D Floor Covering Inc. Fred Meyer Garland Jewelers

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Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Michael J. Hardy, DDS Hampton Inn & Suites Harley Exteriors Hub Insurance Agency Kenworth Renton King & Bunnys Appliances Gary & Betty Kohlwes Law Offices of Dan Kellogg Mountain Mist Renton Public Library (KCLS) Renton Reporter Renton School District

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Renton Technical College Renton Village Merchants Association Seattle Revival Center Service Linen Supply Smith Brothers Farms STAR 101.5 FM St. Charles Place Antiques & Restoration Stoneway Concrete The Law Offices of Steven D. Weier Torero’s Mexican Restaurants UW Medicine-Valley Medical Center Walker’s Renton Subaru Wiener & Lambka, P.S.

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2017 River Days Festival Schedule Saturday, July 22 (continued) Renton Annual Art Show: Renton Community Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Community Information Booths: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Art Market (arts and crafts booths): Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

KidZones: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Nibble of Renton: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Stage Entertainment: Liberty Park, 11:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Chalk Art Contest: Tennis Courts in Liberty Park, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Wenatchee Youth Circus: (Tickets $2/youth $3/adult) Cedar River Park, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 23 Free Shuttle Service: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Schedule Continues on page 9

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Antique & Classic Boat Show returns to River Days

Renton River Days welcomes the return of a sanctioned festival event featured several years ago - the Antique & Classic Boat Show at Gene Coulon Memorial Park. Hosted and organized by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, this classic boat show will be on Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free boat rides for the public will be offered and the first 40 children will receive life jackets. acbs-pnw.org

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Continuous shuttle service: • Friday, July 21, 10am-9pm • Saturday, July 22, 9am-9pm • Sunday, July 23,10am-7pm Pick-up and drop-off at these two locations: • Renton High School Memorial Stadium (Logan Ave. N.) • Liberty Park (Bronson Way N.) near tennis courts

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2017 River Days Festival Schedule Sunday, July 23 (continued) Deutsch-Marque Show & Shine: Cedar River Park, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Seattle Electric Vehicle Assoc. Car Show: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Art Market (arts and crafts booths): Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

KidZones: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Community Information Booths: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Nibble of Renton: Liberty Park, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Stage Entertainment: Liberty Park, 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Renton History Museum: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Annual Quilt Exhibition: Renton Community Center, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Renton Annual Art Show: Renton Community Center, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Rubber Ducky Derby: Houser Street Bridge, 4:30 p.m.

Festival Car Shows

Deutsch-Marque Show & Shine Don’t miss this spectacular 37th Annual Car Show as part of Renton River Days, at Cedar River Park on Sunday, July 23, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. An impressive selection of German Beauties presented by the local Puget Sound Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche Car Clubs.

SEVA Car Show Seattle Electric Vehicle Association returns to River Days with their electric car show, also on Sunday, July 23, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., located on the grass near the Skate Park at Liberty Park.

Meet SEVA members ready to educate and demonstrate the benefits of ownership. seattleeva.org.

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Specquackular Action: River Days Sports and Recreation

Jr. Advanced Tennis Tournament Organized by Aces Tennis Ages 8-18, June 30 - July 2, at Liberty Park, McKnight Middle School and Hazen High School. Pre-registration required. Call 425.235.9495 or acestennis.net.

Junior Intermediate Tennis Tournament Organized by Aces Tennis Ages 8-18, July 14-16, at Liberty Park, McKnight Middle School and Hazen High School. Pre-registration required. Call 425.235.9495 or acestennis.net.

Open & NTRP Tennis Championship Organized by Aces Tennis All ages, July 21-23, at McKnight Middle School and Hazen High School. Pre-registration req’d. Call 425.235.9495 or acestennis.net.

Six-A-Side Soccer Tournament Organized by Greater Renton-Tukwila Youth Soccer Assoc.

Annual youth soccer tournament, Saturday, July 22, at Renton High School. Open to Boys and Girls U/7 through U/16. Visit grtysa.org.

Volkssports 5K & 10K Fun Walks Organized by Interlaken Trailblazers On Saturday, July 22, from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Parking available at Renton Memorial Stadium. Follow signs to Start Table at riverfront side of Senior Center. Explore Renton’s finest amenities and historic landmarks. Call 425.235.0528 or interlakentrailblazers.org.

Specquackular Food at the Nibble

Sponsored by Alexander Party Rentals Experience a variety of culinary delights from local restaurants and caterers at the 2017 Nibble of Renton at Liberty Park.

Food vendors will feature Hawaiian, Mexican, teriyaki, burgers, pizza, corn dogs, BBQ ribs, chowder, fish and chips, grilled salmon caesar salads, roasted corn, gyros, polish dogs and kielbasas, elephant ears, strawberry shortcake, smoothies, ice cream, Italian sodas, and espresso to name just a few. Menu prices range from $5-$9, so come hungry to Liberty Park.

California Pizza Kitchen Corn Dogs of the World Cousin’s Gourmet Delicious Asia Ivar’s Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse

Kidd Valley Kornman of Washington Moctezuma’s Pac Island Grill Ray’s Teriyaki Tastyz Espresso

Nibble hours at Liberty Park:

Friday, July 21: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 22: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 23: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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July 21- 23, 2017

Free “Specquackular!” Weekend Fun for Kids Kids are the focus at these free fun activities at Liberty Park, Friday-Sunday, July 21-23!

Special thanks to the sponsors (listed to the right) who made these festival features free of charge for kids and families.

All activities will take place between 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., though some activities start earlier and/or end later.

• Board Games of the World, co-sponsored by Kenworth Renton and Stoneway Concrete • Caricaturist • Chalk Art Contest (Saturday only), sponsored by Wiener & Lambka, P.S. • Climbing Wall, co-sponsored by Walker’s Renton Subaru and The Law Offices of Steven D. Weier • Dizzy’s Tumble Bus, co-sponsored by UW Medicine-Valley Medical Center • Hamster Balls, co-sponsored by Hampton Inn & Suites • Inflatable Playland • Junk Chimes, sponsored by Fred Meyer • Kids Photo ID Cards (Friday only) • LEGO PlayZone, co-sponsored by ADT Security Services

• Petting Zoo, co-sponsored by McLendon Hardware and Mountain Mist • Putt Putt Golf, sponsored by Smith Brothers Farms • Renton History Museum Activities • Renton Fire Authority Activities • Renton Police Department Activities • Sound of Culture Activity, sponsored by Renton Technical College • Strolling Stilt Character co-sponsored by Champion Windows • Toymaker’s Workshop (Saturday/Sunday), co-sponsored by AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union and Atkinson Zornes Wealth Strategies Group • Vuelta La Luna - Hooping, Aerialist & Balloons, sponsored by Torero’s Mexican Restaurants

Specquackular Art at River Days Art Market

Renton Annual Art Show

Browse and shop nearly 80 hand-crafted artist vendor booths. rentonriverdaysartmarket@gmail.com.

July 21 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

July 22 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

July 23 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Original pieces by Pacific Northwest artists at this annual juried fine art show. Artwork available for purchase. 425.254.9934.

July 20 - 8:00 p.m. Preview Party (tickets req’d: $20) July 21-22 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

July 23 - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Liberty Park Tennis Courts

19th Annual Cedar River Quilt Guild Exhibition and Challenge

Renton Community Center

21st Annual Chalk Art Contest

Organized by Allied Arts of Renton Sponsored by Wiener & Lambka, P.S. Local artists and art lovers invited to show off their creative skills.

Participation is FREE; all materials provided. Award categories: Professional Artists, Adults 18-Up, Juniors 13-17, and Tweens 9-12. All children under 12 will receive a participation gift.

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July 22 12:00 p.m. (registration)- 4:00 p.m. (awards)

Renton Community Center Sponsored by Bath Fitter

Dozens of quilted art pieces on display. Cast your vote and help choose this year’s favorite!

July 22 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

July 23 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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2017 Renton River Days presented by IKEA Board of Directors and Volunteers BOARD OF DIRECTORS • Darren Stott, Chair • Kelly Beymer • Celestine Ezinkwo • Vicki Faull • Roy Gunsolus • Chris Hanis • Carol Janssen • Jeff Lukins • Randy Matheson • Veronica Medina • Carrie Nass • Nancy Quinn • Tim Searing, Treasurer • Miranda Tramble • Kim Unti • Jace Werre • Sonja Mejlaender, Festival Coordinator ART MARKET • Briana & Kim Unti, Co-Chairs • Valerie Barabe • Kizzie Funkhouser • Corrina Sorensen • Alyssa Villablanca CHALK ART CONTEST • Allied Arts of Renton • LInda Middlebrooks, Co-Chair • Vicki Navarro, Co-Chair CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY BOOTHS • Valerie Barabe • Robin Gregoris • Carmen Unti CITY SUPPORT SERVICES • Communications • Community & Economic Development • Community Services, Parks, Recreation, Facilities • Public Works • Police Department • Renton Fire Authority • Technical Services • Transportation System

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ENTERTAINMENT • Renee Lukins • Jeff Lukins FESTIVAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS • Antique & Classic Boat Show - Karl Hoffman, Warren Olson, & Ron Stevenson • Deutsch-Marque Show & Shine - Steve Libby • Museum - Elizabeth Stewart • Renton Kiwanis & Key Clubs Vanessa Chodykin • SEVA Car Show Mark Yormark GRAPHIC DESIGN • Carol Janssen • Robin Spicer NIBBLE OF RENTON • Jace Werre, Chair • Veronica Medina, Co-Chair • Nate Bainbridge • Carl Taylor • Scot Weisser PANCAKE BREAKFAST • Renton Lions Club • Chris Johnson

• Nancy Terry • Lisa Yaskus-McLaren PUBLICITY / MEDIA • Renton Reporter MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS • Darren Stott, Chair • Chris Hanis • Carol Janssen • Randy Matheson • Carmen Unti QUILT EXHIBITION • Chris Black, Chair • Cedar River Quilt Guild RENTON ANNUAL ART SHOW • Vicki Faull, Chair • Elena Bakhareva • Gayle Collins • Maryanne Hoben • Joan Martin • Linda Middlebrooks • Vicki Navarro

RUBBER DUCKY DERBY • Rich Foster, Co-Chair • Lawrence Graves, Co-Chair • Rotary Club of Renton SENIOR DAY PICNIC • Debbie Little SPORTS • Andy O’Brien, Chair Soccer Tournament • Greater Renton-Tukwila Youth Soccer Assoc.

• Don Sando Tennis Tournaments • Aces Tennis • Steve Bergquist Volkssport Fun Walks • Interlaken Trailblazers • Sharon Moats VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR • Sharon Murphy

Volunteer at River Days

PARADE • Nancy Quinn, Chair • Robin Gregoris, Staging • Susie Armstrong • Anna Celich • Ginger Elie • Francine Farrar • Janet Gonzalez • Heidi Landis • Michele Larson • James Larson • Sharon Murphy • Suzanne Nester • Jennifer Riley • Jasmin Schubert • Lydia Sullivan

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July 21- 23, 2017

Carol Janssen Recognized with 2017 Outstanding Service Awared Since 1991, the volunteer Renton River Days (RRD) Board of Directors has selected an individual, team or organization to receive the festival’s Outstanding Service Award. This year, the Board selected long-time community member Carol Janssen, for her years of volunteer service, sharing her talents and expertise in graphic design, marketing and social media platforms, and helping to facilitate and sustain thirty-two years of continuous financial support from her employer, First Financial Northwest Bank (FFNWB).

(RRD celebrates 32 years this year) Highlights of Janssen’s volunteer service: • Volunteer RRD Board

Carol Janssen with First Financial Northwest Bank member since 2009 • Served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from January 2013 - December 2014 • Has helped to represent FFNWB for 30+ years

and advocate for sustained significant funding support; FFNWB has been a premier festival supporter all 32 years • Helps to administer the RRD Facebook page and other social media platforms • Helps to administer RRD financial accounts and services as needed • In 2014, Janssen designed and managed the “RRD SelfieAdventure,” where gamers would follow clues on social media and take/post selfies at locations, then completed game entries entered for a chance at an impressive array of prizes • Janssen provides cost-saving and significant efforts with annual graphic and marketing production; adapts officially themed logo graphics as needed

for numerous materials such as: letterhead, update various applications, posters, festival schedule, official guide, rack cards, inserts, mailers, and various festival souvenir products such as buttons, youth and adult t-shirts, mugs, water bottles and more.

• Janssen is an accomplished photographer and shares RRD photos each year to augment our files and archives; photos consistently used in presentations and marketing materials.

To read the complete 2017 Outstanding Service Award feature article and list of prior OSA recipients (1991-2017), visit http:// www.rentonriverdays.org/ outstanding-service-award/.

Renton Rotary’s Rubber Ducky Derby Tickets are available for purchase: **At the Renton Rotary table at the Tuesday Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza in downtown Renton **At the Renton Rotary Exhibitor Booth in Liberty Park during festival weekend July 21 - 23 **From Rotarians selling tickets along the Parade route on South 3rd Street on Saturday, July 22 **At Cugini Florists, St. Charles Place Antiques, Garland Jewelers, and The Renton Printery, located in downtown Renton **And from any Renton Rotary Club member Starting at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday, July 23, thousands of little yellow ducks will jump from the Houser Street Bridge and race down the Cedar River.

For each $5 ticket, supporters have a chance to win: 1st Place: $1,000 Cash donated by Renton Rotarians 2nd Place: $750 Cash donated by Renton Coil Spring Co. 3rd Place: $500 Gift Card donated by IKEA 4th Place: $500 Gift Certificate from King & Bunnys Appliances 5th Place: $525 Gift Package of Renton Dining donated

by Melrose Grill, Torero’s, Gyros House, Wildfin Grill, The Rock, Jimmy Mac’s, The Red House and Marianna.

July 21 - 23, 2017

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“Always Specquackular” River Days Parade!

For the 32nd year, spectators will line S. 3rd St. from Shattuck Ave. to Liberty Park on Saturday, July 22, for the 10:00 a.m. start of the annual Renton River Days Parade, sponsored by Brotherton Cadillac.

River Days appreciates the annual return of STAR 101.5 FM's Kent Phillips as our Parade Announcer for 75+ entries showcasing drill and dance teams, marching bands, sport teams, community and kid-focused groups, classic cars, plus much more.

Also featured, will be comedian, motivational speaker and former host of Almost Live! John Keister as the Parade’s Grand Marshal, and this year Renton River Days honors Carol Janssen, festival volunteer and Board member, and employee of First Financial Northwest Bank, as our 2017 Outstanding Service Award recipient. You are sure to experience "specquackular" fun at this exciting annual event.

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The Wenatchee Youth Circus will host three performances at Cedar River Park, the park adjacent to the Henry Moses Aquatics Center and the Renton Community Center.

Show times are Friday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $2 per child under 18 and $3 per adult.

Tickets may be purchased at the Festival Information Booth on July 21 or 22 in Liberty Park or 30 minutes prior to show times at the Circus entrance.

Seating is "festival style" on the grass field. Easy access on foot from Liberty Park to Cedar River Park by using the I-405 underpass.

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July 21- 23, 2017

Stage Entertainment TOR: Toyota of Renton Stage (Main Stage) RV: Renton Village Merchants Association Stage

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NW Kung Fu Dragon Dance, Saturday, July 22, 3:45 p.m.

Friday, July 21 11:30 a.m. TOR 11:30 a.m. RV 1:00 p.m. RV 1:15 p.m. TOR 2:15 p.m. RV 3:00 p.m. TOR

4:00 p.m. RV 4:30 p.m. TOR 5:30 p.m. RV 6:45 p.m. RV 6:45 p.m. TOR

Blue Fish - Rockin’ Blues WA Old Time Fiddlers Calvin the Clown String Cats - Bluegrass & Western Swing Eduardo Mendonca Duo - Brazilian CHIKIRI & The School of Taiko Japanese drumming Alleyoop Musical Games Stacy Jones Band - Blues & Rock Americana Jet Steppers - Jacks & Jills Square Dancers Cosmos Dream - Americana Oncore - R&B Dance

Saturday, July 22 11:00 a.m. TOR 11:30 a.m. RV 1:15 p.m. RV

1:45 p.m. TOR 2:45 p.m. RV 3:45 p.m. TOR

4:15 p.m. RV 5:00 p.m. TOR 5:30 p.m. RV 6:45 p.m. TOR 7:00 p.m. RV

CryOut! Music Showcase Biff Moss - Ukelele Grupo Folklorico Citlali Mexican Youth Dance Darren Motamedy - Jazz Ed Hartman - Marimba NW Kung Fu & Fitness Group Dragon Dance and Martial Arts Alleyoop Musical Games Highway Star - Deep Purple Tribute Band Snake Suspenderz - Hot Hokum Jazz Ventura Highway Revisited - 70’s Soft Rock Rose Laughlin Trio - Celtic & American Roots

Sunday, July 23 11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

TOR RV RV TOR RV TOR RV TOR RV

No Cheese Please - Rock ‘n Roll Hendrix Music Academy The Little Gym - Gymnastics Showcase Renton City Concert Band Alleyoop Musical Games Somali Community Dance Dhanto Charlie Williams - “The Noise Guy” Jr. Cadillac - Classic Rock & Roll Good Vibes Trio

Diverse Festival Entertainment features

CRYOUT! Music Showcase and more

July 21 - 23, 2017

Renton River Days presented by IKEA

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Time For Renton River Days!! into Renton Coin Shop Saturday, July 22nd DUCK 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kids 12 & under receive a FREE Coin Collector Starter Bag. While Supplies Last!

Parents, Grandparents This is a great way to connect with the kids, start them early on a collection!

Excellent Selection of

Jewelry

Sterling Silver, Gold, & Diamonds

Closed Wed & Sun (Wed by Appt.)

Serving King County since 1964

RENTON COIN SHOP 101 Park Ave. N., Renton, WA www.rentoncoinshop.com [16]

Renton River Days presented by IKEA

July 21- 23, 2017

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425-226-3890