: Family Fun And MoreAtA Riverboat Ftival (NAPSA)—For a boatload of enjoyment, people from all over the world will be flowingintothite of the Centennial Ftival of River- boats, October 14 through 19, 2014, on the Ohio River and its banksat Louisville, Kentucky's internation- ally acclaimed Waterfront Park. The family-friendly event cele- brat America’s unique riverboat heritage as, in honor of the his- toric Belle of Louisville’s 100th birthday, nine riverboats provide the dramatic backdrop for six days of food, bourbon, music and art. TheBelle Of The Occasion A National Historic Landmark, the Belle of Louisville was originally named the Idlewild when she was built in 1914 to be a ferry and day packet vsel. Completely paddle wheel-driven with a steel hull that draws only 5' of water, she was able to travel on virtually every navigable inland waterway, earning her the distinction of being the most widely traveled river steamboat in the nation. What You Can Do Try a cruise on the mighty Ohio River, hear live music, sam- ple the fint spirits in the world and experiencehistory firsthand. Thebirthday ftiviti include a riverboat parade, live concerts, a taste of Kentucky through local fare and vendors, and a chance to discover new talent through out- door art displays. By night, gaze at the glowing hot air balloons from the Great Lawn during Belle’s Balloon Glow andenjoy the brilliant spectacle of fire and light during the fireworks show at Belle’s Big Birthday Bash. On the river you can enjoy: *Delightful Dining: Slow down and enjoy a taste of Kentucky history for breakfast, brunch,lunch or dinner. Indulge in The 100th birthday celebration of the Belle of Louisville, the oldt operating Mississippi River-style steamboatin the world, should be lots of fun for everyone. a delicious meal while sailing the river on a breathtakingriverboat. *History and Heritage: Five different tours reveal the story of Louisville’s wharf, the McAlpine Locks system, the worst flood to hit the area in the past century and much more. *Family-Friendly Cruis: Choose from the Pirate Cruise or Tce Cream Social Cruise and enjoy kids’ activiti and a boatload of complimentary goodi. * Special Events: You can be oneof the few onboard the riverboats during special ftival events. Enjoy having the bt seat in the house anda story totell. *A Taste of Kentucky: You can get in touch with bluegrass roots as you sip and snack while cruising the Ohio River. From dsert, Kentucky spirits or wine to live music, there’s something for any late-night appetite. Tickets are on sale at wwwf tivalofriverboats.com or dial the toll-free number 855-259-0350. Learn More For up-to-date information, follow the ftival on www-face book.com/Bell100; https:// twitter.com/Bell_100; and Instagram: Bell_100.
