Aqua Palooza w/ Rock Falls River Chase

Aqua Palooza with the Rock Falls River Chase is a two-day, family-friendly summer celebration filled with water sports, live entertainment, and hands-on fun in Rock Falls!Food and Drink vendors will be available at some, not all, locations.SATURDAY | AUGUST 15Optimist Club Kids Fishing Derby
8AM Registration at Larson shelter, Centennial Park
Fishing starts at 9AM and goes until noon.
All participants will receive a prize.
A classic community fishing tournament for kids of all ages—start your morning by casting a line and enjoying the sunshine.Rock Falls River Chase
10:30 AM–5:00 PM – Sewards Park
A highly competitive, adrenaline-charged boat race where skilled teams push speed, strategy, and precision to the limit while racing the Rock River for bragging rights and victory.The Brotherhood Concert
7:00–10:00 PM – RB&W District
Wrap up the night with live music and great energy.SUNDAY | AUGUST 16Cardboard Regatta
10:30 AM–2:00 PM (Awards 2 PM or when all races ends) – Centennial Park
Check-in/Registration 10:30AM-11:30AM
Boat viewing: 11:30AM-12:30PM
Race begins at 1PM
Cheer on teams as they race homemade cardboard boats—creative builds, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs guaranteed.
Registration link:
ADULT - https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeDHHTTP0k.../viewform...
MINOR - https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScu.../viewform...
Competition Rules: https://visitrockfalls.com/.../cardboard-regatta-rules.docx
Printable Waiver: https://visitrockfalls.com/.../ROCK-FALLS-Release-and...Rock Falls River Chase
10:30 AM–5:00 PM – Sewards Park
Day two of the intense River Chase, featuring elite competitors, fast boats, and nonstop action as teams battle for top honors on the waterSauk Valley Ski Show Duck Race
3PM - Sewards ParkAs this event gets closer we will be adding more details and more events through out the 2-days.

Info: 8AM Registration at Larson shelter, Centennial Park
Fishing starts at 9AM and goes until noon.
All participants will receive a prize.
A classic community fishing tournament for kids of all ages—start your morning by casting a line and enjoying the sunshine.

Info: 10:30 AM–5:00 PM – Sewards Park
A highly competitive, adrenaline-charged boat race where skilled teams push speed, strategy, and precision to the limit while racing the Rock River for bragging rights and victory.

Info: 7:00–10:00 PM – RB&W District
Wrap up the night with live music and great energy.

Info: 10:30 AM–2:00 PM (Awards 2 PM or when all races ends) – Centennial Park
Check-in/Registration 10:30AM-11:30AM
Boat viewing: 11:30AM-12:30PM
Race begins at 1PM
Cheer on teams as they race homemade cardboard boats—creative builds, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs guaranteed. Pre-registration is required. copntact Rock Falls Tourism for information

Info: 10:30 AM–5:00 PM – Sewards Park
Day two of the intense River Chase, featuring elite competitors, fast boats, and nonstop action as teams battle for top honors on the water

Info: 3PM - Sewards Park

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