News Update
Waterfest this weekend in Lake Dallas
SUBMITTED REPORT
Waterfest is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Willow Grove in Lake Dallas.
"Every year we build on this event and this year we have added more free kids’ activities available, more live music and pro wakeboarders who will not only give a great show but also provide free lessons to those who want to give wakeboarding a try,” said Holly Deitrick, Lake Dallas special events coordinator.
Willow Grove Park is on the shores of Lewisville Lake where Waterfest's national Jet Ski racing competition will occur. The SuperCourse Nationals will feature close to 100 male and female novice, amateur, expert and pro level racers from every corner of the U.S., and even International racers are expected. Supercourse racing is a new and exciting form of watercraft racing designed to resemble the fast-paced sport of motorcycle racing.
Weighing over 600 and some as much as 900 pounds, a race-ready watercraft is capable of creating over 260 horsepower and speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour.
"The Nationals line-up will feature top national and world-class watercraft racers, including many current and former national champions," said Marty Roberts, race director. "The competitors are all fast, determined, and experienced enough to handle their high-powered watercrafts under extremely rough conditions."
In addition to the jet ski races, free kid's activities, live music, and exhibitors, including a Marine Max boat display, will be on the shores at the park. Kids’ activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, bounces house, a water slide, scuba diving, and more. Throughout the day there will also be contests for prizes, great food, and booths featuring outdoor recreation, arts and crafts and local businesses/organizations.
Those attending should bring their free entry, located on the Waterfest door hangers, to the event for a chance to win a weekend's stay at Willow Grove Park and no camping charges. Door hangers were distributed to homes in June and can also be picked up at Lake Dallas City Hall.
A Hard Night's Day, a Beatle's Tribute band, which was voted the best cover band in Dallas, will be performing at 5 p.m. Saturday. Cover band, Plan B will take the stage at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Kids’ entertainment and other live music will also take place on the main stage throughout the weekend.
Waterfest admission is free and parking at Willow Grove Park is $10 per vehicle. For a complete schedule of events and information, go to www.lakedallas.com or call 940-497-2226, extension 132.
"Every year we build on this event and this year we have added more free kids’ activities available, more live music and pro wakeboarders who will not only give a great show but also provide free lessons to those who want to give wakeboarding a try,” said Holly Deitrick, Lake Dallas special events coordinator.
Willow Grove Park is on the shores of Lewisville Lake where Waterfest's national Jet Ski racing competition will occur. The SuperCourse Nationals will feature close to 100 male and female novice, amateur, expert and pro level racers from every corner of the U.S., and even International racers are expected. Supercourse racing is a new and exciting form of watercraft racing designed to resemble the fast-paced sport of motorcycle racing.
Weighing over 600 and some as much as 900 pounds, a race-ready watercraft is capable of creating over 260 horsepower and speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour.
"The Nationals line-up will feature top national and world-class watercraft racers, including many current and former national champions," said Marty Roberts, race director. "The competitors are all fast, determined, and experienced enough to handle their high-powered watercrafts under extremely rough conditions."
In addition to the jet ski races, free kid's activities, live music, and exhibitors, including a Marine Max boat display, will be on the shores at the park. Kids’ activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, bounces house, a water slide, scuba diving, and more. Throughout the day there will also be contests for prizes, great food, and booths featuring outdoor recreation, arts and crafts and local businesses/organizations.
Those attending should bring their free entry, located on the Waterfest door hangers, to the event for a chance to win a weekend's stay at Willow Grove Park and no camping charges. Door hangers were distributed to homes in June and can also be picked up at Lake Dallas City Hall.
A Hard Night's Day, a Beatle's Tribute band, which was voted the best cover band in Dallas, will be performing at 5 p.m. Saturday. Cover band, Plan B will take the stage at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Kids’ entertainment and other live music will also take place on the main stage throughout the weekend.
Waterfest admission is free and parking at Willow Grove Park is $10 per vehicle. For a complete schedule of events and information, go to www.lakedallas.com or call 940-497-2226, extension 132.
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