Monday, May 6, 2013
Committee is searching for people interested in performing.
From a Press Release Ankeny's summer celebration, SummerFest, announced this week that it will add a community stage to its July festivities. Now they just need some people to perform on it. They SummerFest Events Committee is looking for a variety of performers including singers and dancers. The Ankeny SummerFest Events Committee members said the stage's addition will meet goals of diversifying SummerFest events. “Hosting a Community Stage goes hand in hand with that goal and we are excited to provide this opportunity to the talented performers of our community,” said Todd Wehr, Co-Chair of the SummerFest Events Committee. The Community Stage will host performers from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at the Prairie …
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Ankeny SummerFest 2012 continues today! Here's a schedule of events for the final day of the four-day festival.
Ankeny SummerFest 2012 concludes today with tons of activities for the entire family. To help make things easy for you, here's the schedule of events for Sunday, July 15. A majority of these events occur at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, located at 1315 N.W. State St. Locations will be noted accordingly. Here's a hint — plug the address for Prairie Ridge Middle School (1010 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr.) into your GPS to find the parking. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.: "Cycle for Sight" Bicycle Ride 8 a.m.: Ankeny Optimist Summerfest 5k/1 Mile Run/Hawk Trot 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament 10 a.m.: SummerFest Worship Service 1-4 p.m.: Corks & Caps — Iowa Wine and Craft Beer Festival 1-5 p.m.: Children's Creative Activities 1-9 p.m.: …
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Did you take photos of the cardboard boat regatta? Upload them here!
Ankeny kids paddled, sunk or swam their way through the finish line Saturday during Ankeny SummerFest's annual cardboard boat regatta. Entrants and spectators alike braved the hot sun to watch the competition, which featured several different age category and a wide variety of cardboard boats. The 15th annual event was held at Northview Lake, located at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex in Ankeny. The challenge was to design and build a person-powered corrugated cardboard boat that was capable of racing or at least floating.
Ankeny SummerFest 2012 continues today! Here's a schedule of events for day three of the four-day festival.
Ankeny SummerFest 2012 continues today with tons of activities for the entire family. To help make things easy for you, here's the schedule of events for Saturday, July 14. A majority of these events occur at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, located at 1315 N.W. State St. Locations will be noted accordingly. Here's a hint — plug the address for Prairie Ridge Middle School (1010 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr.) into your GPS to find the parking. 6:30-11 a.m.: PancakeFest 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament 8:30 a.m.: 5th Annual Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament 8:30 a.m.: Fourth Annual Bean Bag Tournament 9-11:30 a.m. SummerFest Grand Parade 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: SummerFest Barbecue for the Ankeny Historical Society 12-1 p.m.: Ankeny …
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Iowa youth sang, danced and played excellent performances for the SummerFest crowd. Have photos to share? Upload them to the gallery!
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
A variety of youth competed in the Bill Riley talent competition Friday night at Ankeny SummerFest. The event serves as a qualifying round for the Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show, which will be held next month. Participating kids wowed the crowd with their talented singing, dancing, and even piano playing. Enjoy these photos? Check out our other 2012 galleries:
Friday, July 13, 2012
Did your kid participate? Upload your photos to our gallery!
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Matt Nelson
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Friday, July 13, 2012
The annual Ankeny SummerFest Kiddie Parade drew a wide variety of creative costumes and floats to Ankeny's Southwest School Street Friday night. The parade, sponsored by Ankeny Children's Dental, started in front of the Neveln Center. Kids ages 1 to 12 were encouraged to dress up and show off their costumes and floats in front of the crowd. Awards were given in the following categories: walkers, bikes, and wagons.
Ankeny SummerFest 2012 continues today! Here's a schedule of events for day one of the four-day festival.
Ankeny SummerFest 2012 continues today with tons of activities for the entire family. To help make things easy for you, here's the schedule of events for Friday, July 13. A majority of these events occur at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, located at 1010 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr. Locations will be noted accordingly. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ankeny Alumni Association Golf Tournament 5 p.m.: Ankeny Alumni Association Banquet 6 p.m.: Ankeny SummerFest Kiddie Parade 6-10 p.m.: Ankeny High School Cheerleading Family Miniature Golf 6-10 p.m.: Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament 7-8 p.m.: Opening Band - Monkey Monkey Monkey 7-8:30 p.m.: Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show 8-10 p.m.: SummerFest Splash Dance 8-11:45 p.m.: Main Band - The Flying Marsupials
Thursday, July 12, 2012
And, believe it or not, it's less than 100 degrees — and there's a sweet breeze.
Ankeny's Big Thing — SummerFest 2012 — is underway at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, with a nice — but not overwhelming crowd — already hitting the booths, rides, food and, we presume, the beer tent. (We'll let you know about that one later.) We'll have pictures for you throughout the event, but here's a few from the opening hour to whet your appetite. While you're at the 'Fest, stop by the Patch tent and spin the prize wheel — free — and register for a $50 drawing. (Yes, also free.) Friday Highlights (Check Friday morning's newsletter for a full schedule of event): Ankeny SummerFest Kiddie Parade Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show Ankeny Alumni Association Banquet ...and more!
Ankeny SummerFest 2012 kicks off today! Here's a schedule of events for day one of the four-day festival.
Today marks the kickoff of Ankeny SummerFest 2012. To help make things easy for you, here's the schedule of events for Thursday, July 15. A majority of these events occur at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, located at 1010 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr. Locations will be noted accordingly. 10 a.m.: 3-On-3 Youth Basketball Tournament 5-10 p.m.: SummerFest Vendor Booths Open 5-11 p.m.: SummerFest Carnival 6-10 p.m.: Ankeny High School Cheerleading Family Miniature Golf 7:30-11:45 p.m.: Thursday Night Band — The Rumbles COMING TOMORROW Ankeny SummerFest Kiddie Parade Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show Ankeny Alumni Association Banquet ...and more!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Ankeny SummerFest is now one day away! Gear up with Ankeny Patch's countdown coverage.
Most Ankeny SummerFest activities, including the concerts, carnival and cardboard boat regatta, take place at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex. However, many activities happen in other parts of Ankeny. Curious to know where? Read on to find out! This year's SummerFest kicks off tomorrow night and runs through Sunday. Visit Ankeny Patch's SummerFest topic page for more coverage or go to the Ankeny SummerFest website. Ankeny Historical Society BBQ Held at the American Legion Hall, located at 521 S.W. Third St. in Uptown Ankeny, this event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the Historical Society's 23rd annual BBQ. For a $7 donation, residents can enjoy a shredded pork sandwich, cole slaw, chips, baked beans, cookie and a drink. The …
Megan VerHelst
10:55 am on Sunday, July 15, 2012
Not sure, Kurt, but I'll definitely follow up. I couldn't stick around for the whole thing because I had to get back to our booth. Anyone else know who won? more ›