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Kicking off the Southeast Volusia Chamber Challenge 5k Run/Walk

Benefitting the Historic Chamber Building Fund

The gauntlet has been laid down… metaphorically speaking of course! Coming Thursday, April 4th at 5:30pm is the inaugural Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Corporate/Chamber Challenge 5 K Race! The race will begin and end at the Historic Chamber building at 115 Canal Street in Downtown New Smyrna Beach. It’s course consists of 3.1 miles around Historic Canal Street and Riverside Drive on a Fast Flat USATF Certified 5k Course with official timing by Racesmith.

This will be one of the most fun and exciting road races run in Volusia County in 2013!  Why?  We expect up to 1,000 runners from all over Florida. The Chamber Cup and a Corporate Cup will be awarded to the top respective team and BRAGGING RIGHTS are definitely at stake here.  The custom designed Cups will be held by the winning teams for a year and then defended in next year’s race. There is no other race like this in Volusia County and we expect a lot of runners.

Registration is available online at www.register.racesmith.com. Cost is $25 for preregisters and $30 on the day of. 100% of the proceeds from this event are dedicated to the Southeast Volusia Building Fund to continue restorations of the 1933 Historic building.

Sponsorships are also available. Please contact the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce for further details at 386-428-2449.

2:00 PM
Gates Open. No coolers please. BRING YOUR CAMERA!

ALL EVENING
All 100+ vendors open, 4-H Animal Encounter, the Inspiration Village, live entertainment on the 80,000-watt Fest Stage, and the Carnival Rides open (until 10:00 PM). Static display aircraft, including a B-25 bomber, a classic DC-3, a Corsair, T-6′s, P-51 Mustangs, helicopters, and fighters, can be enjoyed all afternoon and evening!

RIDES (all afternoon, until dark… Huey and Enstrom helicopters, airplanes, B-25 bomber).

Lots of FOOD all day.
BEER: 2 PM – 9 PM.

Tethered Balloon Rides (winds and weather permitting)*

4:00 PM
The Afterwhile on the Sky Fest Stage

5:30 PM
Run Rhino on the Sky Fest Stage

7:00 PM
Teflon Don on the Sky Fest Stage

7:30 PM (Approx.)
BALLOON GLOW* (balloons are very wind sensitive, and can not inflate if the winds are more than about 8 MPH),
GLOW usually lasts 60 minutes.

8:30 PM
NIGHT AIR SHOW! Back by popular demand! The Aeroshell Team circles the Balloon Glow and then performs at dusk, and the show continues with Manfred Radius and his fire-streaking glider, the fiery cloud of the 300 MPH Jet School Bus, and the smoke, thunder, and strobes of Matt Younkin’s huge Twin Beech!

10:00 PM
Gates Close

7:00 AM
Gates Open. No coolers please. BRING YOUR CAMERA!

ALL DAY and EVENING: All 100+ vendors open, 4-H Animal Encounter, the Inspiration Village, live entertainment on the 80,000-watt Fest Stage, and the Carnival Rides open (until 10:00 PM). Static display aircraft, including a B-25 bomber, a classic DC-3, a Corsair, T-6′s, P-51 Mustangs, helicopters, and fighters, can be enjoyed all afternoon and evening!

RIDES (all day, until dark…. Huey and Enstrom helicopters, airplanes, B-25 bomber).

Lots of FOOD all day.
BEER 10 AM -9 PM.

SUNRISE (Approx 7:00 AM):
Hot-air balloon passenger flights (last approx 1 hour)*.

7:00 AM
Classical music as the sun rises over Balloon & Sky Fest

9:30 AM
Dance Factory on stage

10:15 AM
Stirrup Some Dust precision horse demonstration team

10:30 AM
Rolling Thunder Missing Man Presentation

11:00 AM
Quad-Line Stunt Kite, Colleen Baker

12:00 PM
Nick Comis, Illusionist

12:30 PM
Pre-Air-Show Demonstrations begin (helicopters, Coast Guard demonstration, overhead formation flying, etc.)

1:00 PM
AIR SHOW Acts scheduled to appear at this time include Patty Wagstaff, AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Matt Younkin, the 300 MPH Jet School Bus, Skybolts parachute team, military fighter jet and bomber demonstrations, A-4 Skyhawk jet, Manfred Radius, P-51 Mustang demo, Jason Newburg, the WORLD PREMIERE of Kyle Franklin’s Demon-1 Biplane “Dracula” show, and much more…

Veterans Honor Ceremony, sponsored by Halifax Health – Hospice, with The Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard, at approximately 1:15 PM, followed by fly-bys of numerous warbirds representing the several wars of the past Century

NOTE: The show has been approved by all branches of the military for participation by their aircraft, but the level of participation will depend on world events and training requirements.

3:30 PM
Combined group precision horse demonstration

5:30 PM
Just Twistin’ Hay on the Sky Fest Stage

7:00 PM
Patrick Gibson on the Sky Fest Stage

7:30 PM (Approx.)
BALLOON GLOW* (balloons are very wind sensitive, and can not inflate if the winds are more than about 8 MPH), GLOW usually lasts 60 minutes.

8:30 PM
NIGHT AIR SHOW! Back by popular demand! The Aeroshell Team circles the Balloon Glow and then performs at dusk, and the show continues with Manfred Radius and his fire-streaking glider, the fiery cloud of the 300 MPH Jet School Bus, and the smoke, thunder, and strobes of Matt Younkin’s huge Twin Beech!

10:00 PM
Gates Close

7:00 AM
Gates Open. No coolers please. BRING YOUR CAMERA!

ALL DAY and EVENING
All 100+ vendors open, 4-H Animal Encounter, the Inspiration Village, live entertainment on the 80,000-watt Fest Stage, and the Carnival Rides open (until 10:00 PM). Static display aircraft, including a B-25 bomber, a classic DC-3, a Corsair, T-6′s, P-51 Mustangs, helicopters, and fighters, can be enjoyed all afternoon and evening!

RIDES (all day, until dark…. Huey and Enstrom helicopters, airplanes, B-25 bomber).

Lots of FOOD all day.
BEER 10 AM – 5 PM.

SUNRISE (Approx 7:00 AM)
Hot-air balloon passenger flights (last approx 1 hour)*.

7:00 AM
Classical music as the sun rises over Balloon & Sky Fest

9:45 AM
Stirrup Some Dust precision horse demonstration team

10:00 AM
Little Theater, musical presentation

10:45 AM
Stirrup Some Dust precision horse demonstration team

11:00 AM
Smyrna Brass on stage

11:45 AM
Stirrup Some Dust precision horse demonstration team

12:00 PM
Daytona Beach Harley Davidson Drill Team

12:00 PM
Pre-Air-Show Demonstrations begin (helicopters, Coast Guard demonstration, overhead formation flying, etc.)

1:00 PM
AIR SHOW Acts scheduled to appear at this time include Patty Wagstaff, AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Matt Younkin, the 300 MPH Jet School Bus, Skybolts parachute team, military fighter jet and bomber demonstrations, A-4 Skyhawk jet, Manfred Radius, P-51 Mustang demo, Jason Newburg, the WORLD PREMIERE of Kyle Franklin’s Demon-1 Biplane “Dracula” show, and much more…

Veterans Honor Ceremony, sponsored by Halifax Health – Hospice, with The Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard, at approximately 1:15 PM, followed by fly-bys of numerous warbirds representing the several wars of the past Century

NOTE: The show has been approved by all branches of the military for participation by their aircraft, but the level of participation will depend on world events and training requirements.

4:00 PM
Travis Stratton and the Salt Water Grass on stage

6:00 PM
Gates Close

Daytona Cubs vs. Clearwater Thrashers

$1 small sodas and draft beers at The Jack all night long.

Daytona Cubs vs. Tampa Yankees

$1 small sodas and draft beers at The Jack all night long.

Daytona Cubs vs. Tampa Yankees

Gatorland Appearance: Come check out some live gator wrestling at The Jack before the game.

Ladies Night, Cubby’s Crew and Kids Run Bases: Ladies enter to win prizes throughout the night, members of Cubby’s Crew get to watch the game for free and kids can run the bases after the game.

Military Discount Friday: Fans who show their military ID will receive a $4.00 General Admission ticket.

The City of Edgewater is throwing a “Party for the Planet” and everyone is invited.

The free, family-friendly event will include exhibits by environmental organizations, hands-on activities for children, entertainment, vendors selling produce, plants, crafts, and earth-friendly products, and more.

To read more about this event, click here.

Daytona Cubs vs. Tampa Yankees

Fireworks Extravaganza: Take in an incredible fireworks show immediately following the ball game along with Happy Hour before the game.

Team Photo Giveaway and Autograph Session: Fans will receive a free Daytona Cubs team photograph with Cubs players being available for an autograph session along the Riverwalk.

Reservations will be accepted a week before the canoe date.  Join a guide as you explore this rich and diverse estuary up close.  some experience is preferred.  You must be at least 8 years old and able to paddle.  You must wear covered shoes (no sandals or flip-flops).  Bring water, sunscreen and a hat.  Dress to get wet.  Individuals with their own kayaks or canoes are welcome to join in.  Call to reserve your spot.  Meet at the Visitors Information Center at 9:45 AM.  We will leave promptly at 10:00 AM.

PLEASE NOTE: all programs are subject to cancellation and/or rescheduling due to staff limitations, weather conditions, or other factors. Some programs require reservations, a minimum age, or a cost-recovery fee.  Call 386-428-3384 ext. 0 for program information during operating hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), www.nps.gov/cana.  Entrance fees apply to all interpretive program participants.  All programs meet the requirements for the Canaveral National Seashore Junior Ranger program.

Daytona Cubs vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers

$1 small sodas and draft beers at The Jack all night long.

Daytona Cubs vs. Tampa Yankees

Dog Days #1: The first of three Dog Days for the 2013 season, fans can bring their pets to the game for just $2. Proceeds from the dog tickets benefit Greyhound Pets of America.

Ladies Night, Cubby’s Crew and Kids Run Bases: Ladies enter to win prizes throughout the night, members of Cubby’s Crew get to watch the game for free and kids can run the bases after the game.

Military Discount Friday: Fans who show their military ID will receive a $4.00 General Admission ticket.

Daytona Cubs vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers

Fireworks Extravaganza: Take in an incredible fireworks show immediately following the ball game along with Happy Hour before the game.

Daytona Cubs vs. Palm Beach Cardinals

Family Funday/Catch on the Field: Fans are welcome to play catch before the game… don’t forget your gloves!

Good Deed Sunday: Fans who donate school supplies, non-perishable foods or pet food will receive a $2 ticket discount on General Admission tickets.