2012 Springs River Festival
Friday, April 13 - Sunday, April 15
Miami Springs, Florida
QUICK LINKS: Entertainers | Weekend Schedule | Vendors / Exhibitors | Booth Reservations |
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
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BOOTH RESERVATIONS: Attention vendors and community groups alike. Booths are filling up fast. Reserve your booth now before it's too late.Click here to download the application. Download the Vendor Rules and Regulations. Download the Arts and Crafts Application. For more information, email info@SpringsRiverFestival.com. |
DUNK TANK SATURDAY: The Bold, the daring, the soaking wet. The strangest phone call of the year may very well be the call from the Springs River Festival requesting your presence in the Celebrity Dunk Tank for this years festival. The best answer we got has been a resounding yes from some very generous souls. Thanks to their giving nature and willingness to sacrifice a bit of their time and ego we are very happy to say that we have stocked our dunk tank with folks you will have a ball with, and if one of those balls should connect, SPLASH! Soggy celeb. A peek at the schedule of those who have committed are:
Proceeds of Susy Smith and Fred Suco will be donated to the Lions club in memory of Wade Smith. All other proceeds are divided into local charities including but not limited to Miami Springs Girls Soccer, Miami Springs Relay for Life and Miami Springs Historical Society. We would like to thank all of the gracious people on the list above. The police officers, community employees and our local famous faces we love to see every day. Their hearts are in the right places and though they may end up soggy by the end of the day, it is with dignity and unselfconscious grace. Thank you, thank you, thank you. |
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SPECIAL NOTE: Dogs are prohibited from entering the Festival area except for Sunday's Dog & Cat Show. |
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| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
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| Friday Night,
April 13, 2012 |
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| 6:00 PM | Opening Exercises Miami Springs and Medley Honor Guard begin the Festival with the raising of the flag. Star Spangled Banner sung by Eva. Local politicans will be introduced and the Festival will begin! Welcome to the 2011 Springs River Festival. |
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| 6:30 PM | MAINSTREET First timers here at our Festival. This contemporary and classic rock cover band plays all over Ft. Lauderdale has come on down our way to play our own main street. This band is a lot of fun and has a really great time on stage. They are engaging and play all the songs that make you smile. Lets give a Miami Springs welcome to Mainstreet. |
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| 7:45 PM | JAZZERSIZE Jazzersize with Brenda Knight demonstration.. |
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| 8:00 PM | THE TWISTED WILLEE BAND First time on our mainstage, a local band that has been rockin’ up the success ladder at area venues. Now you get the treat of seeing them on a big stage right in the middle of town. Come out and support your local favorites. Very high energy and a twisted good time. |
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| 8:45 PM | BELLY DANCING BellyDancing with Shahar. Shahar and the Art of Bellydance studio. After a six year hiatus Shahar is back in Miami Springs and appearing again at our Festival. You don’t want to miss her return. |
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| 10:00 PM | ROOM SERVICE Still going strong with their new guitarist and an expanded repertoire Room Service has been playing all over the tri-county area. Playing to great receptions from the Keys to Ft. Lauderdale our home town boys shine on. We are always glad to have them on our mainstage for it would not be the Springs River Festival without them. |
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| Festival Closes at Midnight Go home and get some sleep, you have a big weekend of fun and entertainment ahead of you, and you want to look your best for the Megareunion tomorrow night. |
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| Saturday,
April 14, 2012 |
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| 12:00 PM Noon |
BLUNKEN This local band has generously donated their time to our community tent for several years and has wowed the crowd. True die hard musicians the venue is what they make it. Featured last year in the Gazette, a favorite band of Rhonda Calvert, check out Blunken. |
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| 1:00 PM | Cake Bake Off Sponsored by Save-A-Step Miami Springs Annual Cake Bake Off Across from the Festival Bar |
Cake Bake Off Tent Near Big Tomato |
| 1:45 PM |
RAY'S TAE KWON DOE Ray’s Tae Kwan Do students and demonstration team |
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| 2:00 PM |
JIM CAMACHO From Jim’s days with the Goods to his solo career Camacho is known as Miami’s finest. Solo CD’s include Trouble Doll, Stalker Songs and most recently, Beachfront Defeat. This past year, Jim has received national recognition for his featured single, I Don’t Need You Anymore, in the television show Pretty Little Liars. His work in musical theater, from Guru and Fools Paradise, to many other projects displays the multifaceted talent of the jewel that gives Miami the Magic that is Jim Camacho. Check his body of work at www.jimcamacho.com |
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| 3:45 PM | RAY'S TAE KWON DOE Ray’s Tae Kwan Do students and demonstration team |
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| 4:00 PM |
MEDINA This husband and wife acoustic duo quickly became a favorite after wowing the crowd at the Taste of the Springs in 2010. Back again for the second time to the festival stage after a very productive year which included featured music on morning talk shows, and the successful release of their CD. We hope their success continues to grow. On a side note, you may recognize Mr. Medina from his days with local hard rock band Vandal. We loved them then and love him now. With his beautiful wife Mireya, the two pair up in perfect harmony. Thanks for gracing our stage once again. |
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| 5:45 PM | JAZZERSIZE Jazzersize for Kids demonstration. |
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| 6:00 PM |
THE SKANDALS This bunch of local guys began this musical project as students at Miami Springs Sr. High School in the Jazz Band. Though most of the band has graduated, they still continue as The Skandals and play venues all over the state to rave reviews. Though the musical style may be classified as Ska their sound is impressive to all ranges of people from all walks of life and all ages. The talent and dedication to their craft is apparent as you are caught up in their passion for the music and their original work. Be there to support the pride of Miami Springs. |
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| 7:00 PM |
MSSH MEGA RE-UNION The 4th Annual Miami Springs Senior High Mega Reunion Kicks Off! Join an estimated 1,000 + Golden Hawk Alums as they re-unite with old friends, share stories, catch up on events, and have a fun-filled night at this FREE event right next to the Festival Bar. For more information on this event click here. |
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| 8:00 PM |
RED SKY This band is a special treat for all of us who remember and love the 1980’s. This dynamic band is going to be a blast to watch and to listen to. Their covers from the era will bring back memories of good times, when we were all pretty in pink, hung out with the Breakfast Club, right about the time when video killed the radio star… |
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| 10:00 PM |
THE REGS Hands down this is a festival favorite band. Glad to have them back again this year with their high energy rock and roll performance. Once you see this band you will never forget them. Miami Springs, we bring you The Regs! |
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| Festival Closes at Midnight End of day two, but there is so much more to come, get some sleep and recover if you dare… |
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| Sunday,
April 15, 2012 |
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| 12:00 PM Noon |
Chili Showdown The Chili Showdown is bound to be a very competitive event. The double-blind identification judging will take place at 2 PM. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for The Best Tasting Chili, Mr. Chili Pepper & Ms. Hot Sauce Best Costume, Best Decorated Booth and special recognition to the Most Money raised participants. Honorary Member Rick Shaw, on behalf of the MAJIC Children’s Fund, said, “In these perilous times in which we live, it is so very important that we have milestones in our lives. This event has become one of those. It is a day where we can go out with our friends and family, have a good time, disconnect, and enjoy this little paradise we call Miami Springs. All contestants will serve their mouth-watering homemade chili for $1 a cup in portions for sampling to benefit the MAJIC Children’s Fund. |
West Side of the Circle Near the Festival Bar |
| 12:00 PM |
BAREFOOT JAX A new addition to our stage this year but with a familiar face. This band was received very well at their recent appearance at a local tavern. Great covers, great musicians and an all around good time. The familiar face is our own Mark Johnston who has shared his talents with the festival for many years. Thanks for getting us the word on Barefoot Jax. Rock it Mark. |
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| 2:00 PM |
VIVA CLASSIC ROCK AND ROLL Viva Classic Rock and Roll- This amazing band is a slice of Rock and Roll heaven. Viva has opened for such great headliners as Three Dog Night and most recently, Joan Jett. Playing again for us this year you will enjoy tunes from the 1950’s through today with style and polish the Springs River Festival proudly brings you Viva! |
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| 2:00 PM |
CAT SHOW One of the festival's longest standing traditions, the Dog and Cat show sponsored by Animal General Hospital and Dr. Thomas Campbell, DVM. Dr. Campbell is a great host and MC, so come out and enter your pet, or just enjoy the show. The Dog and Cat Show is held at the Community Tent. Click here to download an application. |
Community Tent |
| 3:00 PM |
DOG SHOW One of the festival's longest standing traditions, the Dog and Cat show sponsored by Animal General Hospital and Dr. Thomas Campbell, DVM. Dr. Campbell is a great host and MC, so come out and enter your pet, or just enjoy the show. The Dog and Cat Show is held at the Community Tent. Click here to download an application. |
Community Tent |
| 4:00 PM |
Raffle and Announcements | Circle |
| 5:00 PM |
COMEDY SHOW Trying something new this year to keep the festival entertainment new and fresh. Gordon Meyers hosts a local comedy show that has started a following here in Miami Springs. We are giving him the opportunity to bring his talent to a larger audience. Break a leg Gordon! Comedians include: Jim Fredrick, Pam Bruno, Richy LaLa, & Dave Williamson. |
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| 6:00 PM |
ECLIPSE |
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| Festival Closes at 8:30pm Make your last purchases, get your last call and bid farewell to another wonderful festival. Until next year, thank you for your support. |
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FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
The Springs River Festival is a well-known local annual festival which began in the 1970’s as the Miami River Regatta. The name has changed, but the festival continues to bring together friends and neighbors for family fun and to “catch up”. Run by local volunteers, Springs River Festival, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose proceeds benefit the local community.
The festival offers excellent Entertainment on the Festival Stage on the Circle, as well as local talent on stage in the Community Tent. There are activities for the kids, live bands, dancing, drama, comedy, and Dr. Campbell’s Pet Show.
The Childrens' World is open throughout all 3 days of the Festival and
The ever popular Silent Auction was back again in 2008. The high bidders won some incredible items, including time in an aircraft simulator, private golf lessons and an original framed 2008 Springs River Festival poster.
There is always lots of food, fun and games, arts and crafts, the Cake Bake-Off, Chili Showdown, Games and Rides for the kids, Fishing Tournament, and lots more.
The 2012 Festival will soon be here! Keep checking back for updated information. Come out and enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the weekend, catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones.
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