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Ravenswood to host Ohio River Festival

Parmalee

RAVENSWOOD — The annual Ohio River Festival will be Friday through Sunday at Riverside Park in Ravenswood.

Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children ages 7 and under.

The festival will feature a parade, entertainment, concessions, and other activities and attractions.

Among the performers will be Adam Calvert opening for Parmalee on Friday, Shane Runion on Saturday and Rick K and the Allnighters on Sunday.

In 2016, Parmalee was nominated for the Academy of Country Music “New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year.” The group has toured with Brad Paisley and Jake Owen, in addition to headlining its own tour during the past two years. Its hits include “Carolina,” “Close Your Eyes” and “Already Callin’ You Mine.”

There will be Constellium Ohio River Grand Prix Power Boat Nationals at 1 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6. APWA professional wrestling will be featured Aug. 6.

The Ohio River Festival schedule of activities includes:

FRIDAY

* 6 p.m.: Car-Truck-Bike Show at Ravenswood Plaza; Crowning of River Queen

* 6:30 p.m.: River Rats

* 8 p.m.: Shane Runion

SATURDAY

* 7-10 a.m.: Pancake breakfast at Senior Center Building.

* 8 a.m.: 5K River Run

* 10:30 a.m.: Grand Parade; Biker Run

* 11 a.m.: Bocce Tournament

* Noon: Opening ceremonies

* 1 p.m.: Powerboat Nationals Races

* 3 p.m.: Krazee Raft Race

* 3:30 p.m.: Cake/Pie Contest and Auction

* 6 p.m.: Adam Calvert

* 8 p.m.: ParmaLee

* 10 p.m.: Zambelli Fireworks

SUNDAY

* 1-3 p.m.: Powerboat Nationals Races

* 1:30 p.m.: Rubber Ducky Race Drop

* 2:30 p.m.: Pro Wrestling

* 3:30 p.m.: Coloring Contest; Dog show

* 4:30 p.m.: Rick K and the Allnighters

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