2011 Schedule of Events
Note: Schedule, dates and times all subject to change.  Look for a more complete schedule as Aquafest approaches.  Please check back often.
 
Friday July 29th, 2011
6:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. Second Hand Newz (Tribute to Fleetwood Mac)
8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Greg Bennick (Comedy Juggler)
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Movie in the Park (TBD)
Saturday July 30th, 2011
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Nether (Contemporary Rock)
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Arisen From Nothing (Contemporary Metal)
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Country Rock Association (Country)
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Rhythm Nation (Top 40, Dance)
Dusk Fireworks Show
Sunday July 31st, 2011
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Aquafest Children's Idol Finals
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 3rd Annual Celebrity Softball Game
Entertainment & Sports Celebrities vs. City of Lake Steven
@ Lake Stevens High School Baseball Field
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reptile Isle with Don Riggs (Exotic Animals)

2011 Entertainment Lineup Bios

FRIDAY, JULY 29
North Cove Stage

Second Hand Newz
Second Hand Newz is a Seattle based premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band with a focus on authenticity that is unmatched. Recognizing a wide range of material from the early days of Peter Green into the solo career of Stevie Nicks, and everything in between, this tribute rocks the house! Performing Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits, songs like Gold Dust Woman, Landslide, Go Your Own Way, Tusk, Dreams, Rhiannon, Gypsy and many more with musical flair and vocal re-creation that is pure entertainment. Come out and witness Second Hand Newz and enjoy the great material that has delighted music lovers of all ages!

Juggler/Comedian Greg Bennick
Incredible juggling and fast paced comedy are just the beginning of what makes Greg Bennick the perfect entertainment for any special event. Greg's comedy juggling vaudeville shows are high energy and hysterically funny, combining physical comedy, unicycling and sharp one-liners with lots of laughs and audience participation. It's more than just juggling, it's a vaudeville extravaganza the entire family will love! Greg has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast in North America since 1982. During that time he has done thousands of shows for audiences of all ages at functions ranging from private parties to college shows and corporate events.

Movies in the Park
Aquafest 2011 Presents: “Movies in the Park”, where a featured family film will be shown at the North Cove Park. Bring a blanket with your family and have a great time! Title of movie will be announced soon.

SATURDAY, JULY 30
North Cove Stage

Nether
Nether has been showcasing their alternative rock prowess to audiences around the NW for the past 5 years. Nether’s passion and drive for writing, recording, live shows, fans, and traveling is what keeps propelling them towards their goal of becoming full-time, touring musicians. Currently, the band is recording their second EP and working on booking more shows throughout the region. With their incredible work ethic, outstanding talent, and the ability to consistently reach new audiences, Nether is definitely on the path towards success.

Arisen From Nothing
Lake Stevens' own Arisen From Nothing charged into the Seattle music scene in the fall of 2008. Arisen From Nothing was recently honored with the "Best Band - People's Choice Award" at the 2nd Annual Hot Rocks Music Awards and have enjoyed airplay on 99.9 FM KISW's Loud and Local as well as a whole host of web based radio.

Country Rock Association
Country Rock Association is a hard hitting band of pros that brings a little bit of crazy, a little bit of wild and whole lot of fun to the stage. If you like your country with a lot of ROCK, you have come to the right place. CRA brings the ROCK to country. You know, all those super popular NEW country party tunes played every day on the Wolf or KMPS, bands like Big and Rich, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, etc.. This is the new Country music and Country Rock Association will Rock Your World!

Rhythm Nation
The Rhythm Nation is the ultimate party band. The Rhythm Nation plays a diverse mix of popular dance, R&B, rock, and old school music drawing from the hits of the 70s through the 90s to the current hits of today’s up and coming artists, along with a refreshing selection of material you don't hear played by every other band. The Rhythm Nation always treats its audience with an incredible show, and will be sure to leave you wanting more!!!!

SUNDAY, JULY 31
Lake Stevens High School Baseball Field

Reptile Isle
Don Riggs has been a zoologist for more than 17 years working with exotic animals. He has appeared and been featured in several television specials such as Evening Magazine, Animal Planet and Bill Nye. Reptile Isle offers a forum for people of all ages to interact with animals and dispel myths and misunderstandings through hands-on education. You will see the largest tortoise in the northwest and the only two-tailed monitor in captivity, along with many of the rarest animals in the world. Don will be strolling throughout North Cove Park with his exotic animals from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Stage show will be 3:00pm - 4:00pm at North Cove Park.

Celebrity Softball Game
Featured on Sunday is THE AQUAFEST 3rd ANNUAL CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME. The celebrity team is hosted by Game Time Northwest Sports Radio Personality “The Fish” Jeff Aaron with other sports and music celebrities. The Lake Stevens team is sponsored by Lake Stevens Journal and will feature local area businesses and local sports team members. The game will be held at Lake Stevens High School between 2:30 to 4:00 pm. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a great event at Aquafest! Celebrity Team will be announced soon. Catch "The Fish" on www.gametimenorthwest.com

 

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