Everything You need to know About Races Races (Waterfollies)
Wednesday
July 25th 2018
- 4:00 PM - 6:00pm
- Hydro’s at the Mall
Columbia Center, Kennewick, WA
A select group of Unlimited Hydroplanes will be onsite at the Columbia Center Mall Wednesday afternoon beforeheading to the pits. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines, takepictures, and visit with the teams.
- 8:00 AM
Park Opens
- 8:00 AM
H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
- 9:00 AM
H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Qualifying
- 11:00 AM
HAPO Over the River Air Show
- 12:25 PM
H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
- 1:45 PM
HAPO Over the River Air Show
- 3:15 PM
Grand Prix World Hydroplane Testing
- 3:55 PM
WA National Guard 5 Liter Hydroplane Heat 1
- 4:10 PM
Vintage Hydroplane Dash
- 4:25 PM
WA National Guard 5 Liter Hydroplane Heat 2
- 4:40 PM
Fast Signs Grand Prix Hydroplane Dash
- 5:05 PM
IBEW Local 112 H1 Unlimited Dash for Cash
- 8:00 AM
Park Opens
- 8:00 AM-
Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
- 9:00 AM
Grand Prix “Inboard” Testing
- 9:45 AM
Atomic Screen Printing Vintage Hydroplane Exhibition
- 10:20 AM
CO- Energy H1 Unlimited Heat 1A
- 10:40 AM
Arizona Mobile Fleet Services H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1B
- 11:00 AM
HAPO Over the River Air Show
- 12:00 PM
All Drivers Autograph Session
- 12:35 PM
WA National Guard 5 Liter Hydroplane Heat 3
- 12:55 PM
Grand Prix Hydroplane Heat 1
- 1:00 PM
Atomic Screen Printing Vintage Hydroplane Exhibition
- 1:45 PM
HAPO Over the River Air Show
- 3:20 PM
WA National Guard 5 Liter Hydroplane Heat 4
- 3:30 PM
HAPO All Pilots Autograph Session at the Stage
- 3:50 PM
Grand Prix Hydroplane Heat 2
- 4:20 PM
SM El Pueblo Market H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 2A
- 4:40 PM
SM El Pueblo Market H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 2B
- 7:00 AM
Park Opens
- 7:00 AM
Church Service (Stage)
- 7:30 AM
H1 Unlimited, Grand Prix Hydroplane Testing
- 8:30 AM
Atomic Screen Printing Vintage Hydroplane Exhibition
- 8:50 AM
WA National Guard 5 Liter Hydroplane Heat 5
- 9:20 AM
Opening Ceremonies
- 9:50 AM
Parr Lumber H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 3A
- 10:10 AM
Parr Lumber H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 3B
- 10:30 AM
Grand Prix Hydroplane Heat 3
- 11:00 AM
HAPO Over the River Air Show
- 12:35 PM
The Truss COmpany H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 4A
- 12:55 PM
The Truss COmpany H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 4B
- 1:00 PM
Atomic Screen Printing Vintage Hydroplane Atomic Cup
- 1:45 PM
HAPO Over the River Air Show
- 3:20 PM
WA National Guard 5 Liter Hydroplane Final
- 3:50 PM
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 598 Grand Prix Thunder Cup
- 4:20 PM
HAPO H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Columbia Cup
2018 Tri-City Water Follies air show
- HAPOOver the River Air ShowOn Friday, Saturday and Sunday, spine tingling aerial performances will entertain the crowds over the river. This year's demonstrations include, theU.S. Air Force’s primary low altitude close air support aircraft,the A10Thunderbolt II (Warthog), Greg Colyer flying the T-33 Jet Fighter, Bill Stein flying the EDGE-540, Michael Wiskus flying the LUCAS OIL flying the Pitts S-1-11B, "Grumpy" B-25D Mitchell, U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight featuring theDouglas A1 Sky Raider and The SOCOM Para Commandos Parachute Demonstration Team.
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE
More than 70,000 people
over the 3 days
.
TICKET INFORMATION
Weekender Two-Day Admission Ticket
Saturday and Sunday General Admission passes for Columbia Park
, Kennewick and Wade Park,
Pasco.Same price if purchased in advance or at the gate.
Adult: $25
*Children 6 -12: $10
Children 5 and under: Free
Saturday General Admission Ticket
(Available at the gate)
Adult: $15
*Children 6-12: $5
Children 5 and under: Free
Sunday General Admission Ticket
(Available at the gate)
Adult: $25 gate
*Children 6-12: $5
Children 5 and under: Free Bleacher Ticket
(does not include park admission)
Available as an upgrade at the entrance to the bleachers in Columbia Park.
$5 per day for adults and children 6 and older. Children 5 and under: Free.
One Day Pit Access (Does not include Park admission) Friday: $10 Saturday: $10 Sunday: $10
Three Day Pit Pass
(Includes park and pit
admission) $45
*Kids age 6
-
12 tickets are available for free at local Jack In
The Box Restaurants.
Parking
(Fee will be charged each time vehicle re-enters the event site)
Columbia Park general lot
-
Friday and Saturday: $5 at the gate. Sunday: $10 at the gate
Pasco
Friday: Free Saturday:
$5 at the gate Sunday: $10 at the gate
Private viewing areas and special hospitality packages are available. For information contact the Water Follies office.
EVENT ACCESS AND HOSPITALITY
Transit available
Spectators are encouraged to avoid traffic and parking fees by using Ben Franklin Transit. BFT Boat Race Event Service
Saturday and Sunday from the Knight St Transit Center in Richland and the Huntington Transit Center in Kennewick.
www.bft.org
.
Disabled
Access Parking and Viewing
The Special Needs Area is located next to the bleachers in Columbia Park. For handicap parking, use the main
Highway 240 entrance into the main lot. Golf cart shuttles from the parking lot to the viewing area are available, and
Ben Franklin Transit offers
service for pre-qualified Dial-A-Ride patrons.
Hosted by Sunrise Rotary