2008 Freedom Festival Schedule

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Police investigate overnight robbery
Police investigate overnight robbery
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:30:38 GMT
It happened around 2:30 this morning at the kangaroo express on south kentucky. You can see a heavy police presence at the scene. Officers say a white male in his late 20's, early 30's walked into theMore >>
Officers say the suspect walked into the gas station, implied he a weapon and demanded cash.More >>
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.More >>
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.More >>
New details expected on new Downtown Evansville hotel
New details expected on Evansville's new downtown hotel
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:19:32 GMT
We should know more on Wednesday about the new downtown hotel in Evansville. City officials are expecting to receive the next round of information from the developer, and the mayor tells us he expectsMore >>
City officials are expecting to receive the next round of information from the developer, and the mayor tells us he expects to have the deal finalized this month.More >>
Ind. drivers can soon show proof of insurance on smartphones
Ind. drivers can soon show proof of insurance on smartphones
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:09:38 GMT
Indiana drivers will soon be able to provide proof of insurance by using their smartphones. Many of us have a smartphone with us when we're on the road. In less than two weeks, a digital copy of an insuranceMore >>
Many of us have a smartphone with us when we're on the road. In less than two weeks, a digital copy of an insurance card on that smartphone will work the same as a paper copy.More >>
Mattingly returns to the Bronx
Mattingly returns to the Bronx
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:00:46 GMT
Back in the 1980s, when the New York Yankees were in a championship drought, there was one player most fans were inevitably drawn to. The gritty first baseman with the thick eye black. The guy who crouchedMore >>
Back in the 1980s, when the New York Yankees were in a championship drought, there was one player most fans were inevitably drawn to.More >>

In addition to Thunder on the Ohio, the 2008 Freedom Festival will feature an air show by the Viper West F-16 Demo Team, hot air balloons, and various musical acts.

Friday, June 27

Time	Event
10:00 am	Gates open (button required)
10:00 am	Food Vendors open
10:00 am - 11:00 am	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Unlimited hydroplane practice
11:00 am - 12:30 pm	Old National Bank's Thunder Air Show Practice P-51 Flyover Viper West F-16 Demo Heritage Flight/ F-16 & P-51 Michael Wiskus Pitts Plane Sponsored by Lucas Oil Tim Weber Extra Plane Sponsored by GEICO Billy Werth/Grayout Aerosports is presented by Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Military Re-enactors presented by Atlas World Group. Sunset Park
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Unlimited hydroplane practice and testing
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Tech Inspections
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Static Aircraft Display co sponsored by Edgetek, Inc. & R.W. Armstrong presented by Evansville Regional Airport & Tri-State Aero Featuring the US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey Tri-State Aero off HWY 41N
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Unlimited hydroplane practice
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Freedom Festival StreetVault (Pole Vault Competitions) Sponsored by Resultz Fitness Center
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm	National Dockdogs Onsite Registration Opens 4 p.m. Big Air Wave #1 @ 5 p.m. Big Air Wave #2 @ 7 p.m.
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm	2.5 Liter Stock Practice
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Championship Wrestling Main Street
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Practice Sessions
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Family Fun Friday at Tri-State Aero Entertainment by The Duke Boys presented by Evansville Regional Airport Tim Weber GEICO Extra 300S Michael Wiskus LUCAS OIL Pitts Pilot Autograph Session Golden Knights Night Pyrotechnics Jump Balloon Glow
6:20 pm - 7:00 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Team Qualifying
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm	Raging Vegas Sponsored by Ferguson Enterprises at the Four Freedom Stage
7:00 pm - 2:00 am	Budweiser/Bud Select/Bud Light Bierstube. Casino Events Plaza Jay Johnson @ 7:30 p.m. Never Been Caught @ 9 p.m.
7:10 pm - 8:00 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Pit Crew Competition

Saturday, June 28

Time	Event
9:00 am	Gates open
9:00 am	Food Vendors open
9:00 am - 8:00 pm	Static Aircraft Display co sponsored by Edgetek, Inc. & R.W. Armstrong presented by Evansville Regional Airport & Tri-State Aero Featuring the US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey Tri-State Aero off HWY 41N
9:00 am - 6:00 pm	Military Re-enactors presented by Atlas World Group. Sunset Park
9:00 am - 10:15 am	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Team Practice
9:30 am - 11:30 am	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Unlimited hydroplane practice
9:00 am - 7:00 pm	DockDogs Onsite Registration Opens @ 9 a.m. Big Air Wave #3 @ 10 a.m. Big Air Wave #4 @ Noon Big Air Wave #5 @ 2:30 p.m. Big Air Wave #6 @ 5p.m. Extreme Vertical @ 7 p.m.
10:30 am - 11:30 am	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Heat 1 Races
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm	Old National Bank's Thunder Air Show.
USCG Water Rescue Demo	Michael Wiskus LUCAS OIL Pitts Billy Werth/Grayout Aerosports is presented by Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons
12:40 pm - 1:30 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Unlimited hydroplane practice
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Heat 1 Races Cont'd
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Hydroplane driver autograph session and flyovers
1:40 pm	Golden Knights Jump
1:45 pm - 2:35 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Heat 2 Races.
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Unlimited/2.5 Liter Stock Practice
2:45 pm - 3:35 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Feature Races
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Freedom Festival StreetVault (Pole Vault Competitions) Sponsored by Resultz Fitness Center
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Old National Bank's Thunder Air Show Military Flyover Tim Weber GEICO Extra 300S P-51 Viper West F-16 Heritage Flight P-51 & F-16
3:45 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Race for the Checkered Flag
4:00 pm - 4:25 pm	2.5 Liter Stock Heat 1
4:25 pm - 4:50 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Thunder On the Ohio Heat 1A
4:50 pm - 5:15 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Thunder On the Ohio Heat 1B
4:45 pm	Junior Achievement Grand Prix Awards Ceremony
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Championship Wrestling Main Street
6:30 pm	Freedom Festival Parade (No Button)
7:00 pm - 2:00 am	Budweiser/Bud Select/Bud Light Bierstube. Casino Events Plaza Dave & Jon @ 7:30 p.m. Gonzo Toybox @ 9 p.m.
8:00 pm - midnight	Four Freedom Stage, Cherry Street 99.5 WKDQ Presents Rabbit Jam Sarah Johns Ricochet Eric Church (Headliner)

Sunday, June 29

Time	Event
6:00 am	Gates open
8:00 am - 8:45 am	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Unlimited hydroplane practice and Thunder On the Ohio Qualifying
8:00 am - 4:00 pm	Military Re-enactors presented by Atlas World Group. Sunset Park
8:30 am - 3:00 pm	National Dockdogs Onsite Registration Opens @ 8:30 a.m. Big Air Wave # 7 @ 9:30 a.m. Speed Retrieve @ Noon Big Air Amateur Finals @ 2 p.m. Big Air Semi-Pro Finals @ 2:30 p.m. Big Air Pro Finals @ 3:00 p.m.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm	Static Aircraft Display co sponsored by Edgetek, Inc. & R.W. Armstrong presented by Evansville Regional Airport & Tri-State Aero Featuring the US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey Tri-State Aero off HWY 41N
9:00 am	Food Vendors open
9:00 am - 4:30 pm	The Evansville Museum Contemporaries presents Family Fest at the Museum (ticket & button required)
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Thunder on the Ohio Opening Ceremonies Four Freedom Monument
10:00 am - 10:35 am	2.5 Liter Stock Heat 2
10:35 am - 11:00 am	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Thunder On the Ohio Unlimited Heats 2A
11:00 am - 11:25 am	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Thunder On the Ohio Heat 2B
11:30 am - 12:30 pm	Old National Bank's Thunder Air Show. USCG Water Rescue Demo MH 60 Helicopter Michael Wiskus LUCAS OIL Pitts Billy Werth/Grayout Aerosports is presented by Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons
12:30 pm - 12:55 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Thunder On the Ohio Heat 3A
12:55 pm - 1:20 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Thunder On the Ohio Heat 3B
1:20 pm - 1:45 pm	2.5 Liter Stock Heat 3
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm	Old National Bank's Thunder Air Show. Tim Weber GEICO Extra 300S Golden Knights
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Thunder On the Ohio provisional, if needed
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Old National Bank Airshow P-51 Viper West Heritage Flight
4:00 pm - 4:25 pm	2.5 Liter Stock Final
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm	Thunder on the Ohio, presented by AT&T Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com. Thunder On the Ohio Unlimited final
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm	Awards Ceremony Casino Event Plaza

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