Event Locations, Dates and Times

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Citywide festival and fishing derby with carnival, vendors, entertainment and supporting events held on Fri – Sun  

CARNIVAL

BIG 7-story ferris wheel, roller coaster, ponies, zipper, bumper cars, games, goldfish and more...
Location: Front St.
Tickets: 1/2 price carnival tickets until Oct. 7th; Book of 30 tickets for $15.00
Lira’s Market,  RV Chamber of Commerce, RV Pharmacy
Carnival Open:  Thurs. “Dollar Night”  4 – 10PM;
Fri. 4 – 11PM, Sat. 12 – 11PM, Sun. 12 -  5PM

FISHING DERBY

The big event... target length Striped Bass is waiting for you. Go for it!
Location: City Dock to 45 Main St.
Registration: Forms and details at www.bassfestival.org
Activity: Weigh and Measure Station for Derby operated by CSBA     
Times: Fri.   9AM – 6:00 PM    Sat. 7AM – 6PM     Sun. 7AM – 4PM
Activity: Fishing Derby Awards & Raffle Drawing, Sun. 4PM at 45 Main St.

FISHING BOAT RAFFLE

Win a 15’ fishing boat mfg. and donated by KLAMATH BOATS.  Includes trailer and outboard motor.
Ticket price: $10.00  Anyone over 18 can buy a ticket.
Location: Tickets sold at RV Chamber of Commerce, 6 N. Front St. 
Fishermen: Derby registration includes one raffle ticket. 
Boat display: Raffle boat and others will be displayed on lower Main St. during the festival.
Raffle time: Sun. Oct. 10th 4:30 pm @ 45 Main St., (following the Bass Derby Awards)

VENDORS

Lots of good eats, crafts, toys, information. 
Location: Front St.
Times: Fri. 4 – 10PM,  Sat. 10AM – 10PM;   Sun 11AM – 5PM          
Vendors: Food, crafts, commercial items

LION’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Yummy big pancakes, sausage, orange juice and hot coffee!
Location: Youth Center, 225 Sacramento Street.
Activity: Pancake Breakfast
Time: Sat. Oct. 9th  7 – 10AM
Cost: $7.00/adults  $4.00/kids 10 & under   

RUN YOUR BASS OFF    

Fun run out to Montezuma Hills.  5K Walk/Run  or  10K Run
Registration:    www.active.com; www.capitalroadracemanagement.com, The Gym
Check in: Sat. 6:30 – 7:30AM Second St. near The Gym
Run starts: Sat. 8:00AM
Cost: $25.00 before 9/25;  $30.00 9/25 – 10/6;  Benefit for RVHS Boosters Club   

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING RACE AND LESSONS

Come in your swimsuit if you want to give it a try! 
Location: Main Street Waterfront
Time: Sat. 11am-1pm
Cost: Free

KIDS FISHING TANK     

Big tank loaded with fish for kids (15 and under) to catch.  Limit 2 per kid. 
Location: Main St. by river
Activity: Kid’s Fishing, poles, bait provided
Time: Sat. 10AM – 3PM, 
Cost: $2.00 includes pole, bait, fish, and cleaning if you need it

CAR SHOW

Classic Car Show, pre-1974 hot rods, cars, trucks and awards in 5 categories. 
Location: Main St. from Front St. to 6th St., 
Entry:  Go to Applications tab, www.bassfestival.org 
Times: Sat. 9AM – 2PM  (parking starting at 6AM)

SOAP BOX DERBY

Race a Soap Box car down Main St.
Location: Main St. between 5th and 3rd Streets
Activity: Soap Box Time Trials and Derby and Awards
Entry: Forms available at Napa Auto, Chamber of Commerce, or www.bassfestival.org
Times: Sat. 2:00 PM set-up  
Derby/Awards:    Sat. 3:00 – 5:00   Awards 5:00

 

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

See line-up of bands at Pole Barn area.  Travis AF Band on Sat.
Location: Pole Barn area on Front St.
Activity: Karaoke Talent Show; Live Music and Entertainment Events;
Time: Fri.  Variety Show 6 – 10PM
Sat. Karaoke Open Mic & Idol Contest 11 – 3:30PM; Live Music 4 – 11PM
Sun. 12:30 – 4PM, Karaoke Open Mic, Finals and Awards

FIREWORKS  

Brilliant!  Spectacular! Get a spot by the river to watch.
Location: In the River
Activity: Fireworks
Activity time: Saturday, 8:30 PM

PARADE

Be in our parade! Bands, clowns, show horses, pets, kids, musicians, old cars & famous folks.  
Location: Main St. from 7th St. to Front St. 
To Enter: Entry form online, www.bassfestival.org - Applications tab  Must enter by Sept. 30th.
Parade time: Sunday 12PM noon 
Parade Awards: following parade 3:00 lower Main St.

 

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Fun Facts

  • The First Bass Derby held in Rio Vista was in 1933.
  • 2010 Bass Festival attendance 15,000 over 3 days!
  • More than 1000 anglers participated in 2010 Bass Derby!