Thursday, August 1st

7:00 PM - 8:30 pm: Downtown Main Street hot air balloon Glow (Sponsored by the City of Midland’s Downtown Development Authority)

Main Street - Come talk with balloon pilots, enjoy live music, and experience the balloons as they make Main Street “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. This event is weather-pending. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information

7:00 PM -10:00 pm: Silent Dance Party with DJ nate (sponsored by the Midland Area Youth Action Council)

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Wear (provided & sanitized) headphones playing your choice of three different playlists. A silent disco is a unique and immersive musical experience where participants wear wireless headphones to listen to music instead of relying on traditional speakers. It creates a surreal atmosphere as people dance and groove to the music, while to an outsider, it appears completely silent. It's a fun and interactive way to enjoy music, allowing individuals to choose their preferred audio channel and dance to their own beat.

Friday, August 2nd

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Competitive hot air Balloon Flight (Weather pending)

Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date launch and target locations on Friday 

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Henna by Jenna

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: drawn by Deb - Caricatures

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage         

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Festival hair with Trilogy Salon

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Wood Branding Souvenirs with Jeff Bowen

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage      

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Pirate’s Revenge, Zipline, & Bungee Jumper

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free activity. Weight restrictions apply. These events are sponsored by the Midland Area Youth Action Council.

5:00 PM - 10:00 pm: Cheeseburger Fundraiser Dinner (sponsored by Midland Rotary clubs)

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - cheeseburgers, $7 each, provided by Lalonde’s Market 

5:00 PM - 8:00 pm: Public Arts Tent (Facilitated by Public Arts Midland)

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Enjoy face painting, rock painting, and paint a bench to be part of a public art installation!

5:00 pm - 9:00 PM: Run the River By Greater Midland Community Center

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Run and walk participants receive a pint glass & complimentary drink ticket for the Craft Beer & Wine Tent. Event registration is $36. Register here

5:00 PM - 10:00 pm: Craft Beer & Wine Tent (sponsored by midland rotary clubs)

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - craft beer & wine provided by Molasses

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Kayak Poker Run by Nor’ East Outdoors

Kayak Launch, Near The Tridge - Bring your own or rent a kayak and paddle around by the Tridge collecting poker cards! The best three hands will win prizes. Free event with minimal cost to rent a kayak. Sign up here

7:00 pm: River Days hot air Balloon Launch Main Event (Weather pending)

Chippewassee Park - Mass balloon launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information

7:00 PM - 9:00 pm: Leave Those Kids Alone (Live Music)

Bob Johns River Days Stage

9:00 PM - 9:30 pm: The Amazing hot air Balloon Glow (Weather Pending)

Chippewassee Park - Experience the balloons as they make Chippewassee Park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: stone street revival (Live Music provided by the City of Midland’s Downtown development authority)

Downtown Midland (on Main Street between Ashman St. and McDonald St.)


Saturday, August 3rd

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Competitive hot air Balloon Flight (Weather pending)

Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date launch and target locations on Saturday

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Voyageur Canoe Paddling (sponsored by the Chippewa nature center)

Near the Bob Johns Main Stage - Paddle a 29-foot replica Voyageur canoe on the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers. This free event is led by the Chippewa Nature Center   

10:00 AM - 3:00 pm: Kids Zone Art & Activities

Near the Tridge, Downtown Side—Activities such as coloring, woodworking kits, Lego building, nature crafts, chemistry experiments, etc.  

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: main stage Features (facilitated by the Midland area cultural awareness coalition)

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Kayaking with Nor’East Outdoors

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free kayak lessons. Kayak rentals are available for $15/hour

10:00 AM - 6:00 pm: Public Arts Tent (Facilitated by Public Arts Midland)

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Enjoy face painting, rock painting, and a collaborative art project.

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Yard Games Open Play

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Wood Branding Souvenirs With Jeff Bowen

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Henna by Jenna

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free from 12 PM - 2 PM

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Festival hair with Trilogy Salon

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage   

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: drawn by Deb - Caricatures

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free from 12 PM - 2 PM

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Midland History with the Midland County Historical Society

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage

12:00 PM: Taco eating Contest with Proper taco

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - We’re making this one up as we go! Keep your eyes peeled for more information

12:00 PM - 8:00 pm: ZipLine, Bungee Jumper, & Pirates Revenge

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - Free activities. The Bungee Jumper is sponsored by the Midland Area Youth Action Council.  Weight restrictions apply  

2:00 PM – 4:00 pm: River Days Unplugged by Midland Area Youth Action Council - Jocks & Jandals (2 PM) & Carmust (3 PM)

Former Farmers Market Location

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM: BBQ Chicken Dinner (sponsored by Midland Lions Club) 

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage (While supplies last)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: FRiction Theater (Live Performance)

Bob Johns River Days Stage    

5:00 PM - 10:00 pm: Craft Beer & Wine Tent (sponsored by midland rotary clubs)

Near the Bob Johns River Days Stage - craft beer & wine provided by Molasses

5:45 PM - 7:15 PM: K-NEIN

Bob Johns River Days Stage

7:00 pm: River Days hot air Balloon Launch Main Event (Weather pending)

Chippewassee Park - Mass balloon launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information

8:00 PM - 9:45 PM: Kait Rose & Company Presents: Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Bob Johns River Days Stage

9:00 PM - 9:30 pm: The Amazing hot air Balloon Glow (Weather Pending)

Chippewassee Park - Experience the balloons as they make Chippewassee Park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information

9:45 PM: Esther Gerstacker Fireworks Show (Sponsored by the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation)

Fireworks are launched from St. Charles Park

 

Sunday, August 4th (6:30 am - 8:00 am)

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Competitive hot air Balloon Flight (Weather pending)

Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date launch and target locations on Saturday