THANK YOU!!!
I have to start off  by thanking everyone that was a part of making Downtown Days a huge success! We have received so much positive feedback and excitement from the community, downtown shops, and vendors. But first I would like to recognize our amazing committee. The following individuals have been volunteering their time since August to plan this wonderful event. I admire the hard work and dedication of these volunteers, because let’s face it, planning an event for over 80,000 people is quite the task!

2008 Downtown Days Committee
Gary Fruits: Committee Chair
Doug Anderson
Rob Binney
Phyllis Branstetter
Scott DeVouton
Trisha Drape
Dave Eames
Todd Haley
John Kelly
Fred Liggett
Angela Padilla
Mary Pechar
Jim Schultz
Kathy Smith
Linda Wallis
Stacy Brandt

City of Lee’s Summit, LS Police Department and Fire: Thank you for working with us and helping make sure that this was a safe and fun event for everyone involved. Other cities should be jealous of the great staff we have working here in Lee’s Summit.

Secondly, a huge thank you must also be given to our wonderful sponsors. Without the support from the following businesses, events like this would not be possible. We are so lucky to have such community minded businesses that see the value in events such as this.

2008 Downtown Days Sponsors

Verizon Wireless
Jerry’s Bait Shop
Aquila
Cumulus Radio
Bank of Lee’s Summit
St Lukes East- Lee’s Summit
Lee’s Summit Medical Center
HNTB
Curves
Ledford Insurance
State Farm Insurance, Dan Ripley
Summit Insurance
Decorative Lites and Decorations (Jim played a huge role with all the electrical!)
TMC Lakewood
John Knox Village
Missouri Gas Energy
Metcalf Bank
Lee’s Summit Arts Council
Paul Schwartz, CPA
Hawthorn Bank
Hampton Inn
Globe Electrical Corp (they are the reason we had power for the event... they are WONDERFUL!)

New Downtown Days Festival Has it All

Downtown Lee’s Summit Streets to Come Alive June 6-8

Friday, June 6th: Noon to 10 p.m.
Saturnday, June 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 8th: Noon to 5 p.m. (Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

The Downtown Days...Streets Alive Festival is coming to Downtown Lee’s Summit on June 6, 7 and 8. This festival spans six city blocks and will make the Downtown come alive with activities for all ages.

The festival planning committee prides themselves on thinking outside of the box and making this festival fun for everyone. All three days are jammed-packed with fun and unique events and activities.

Some festival highlights include a carnival, handcrafted/commercial vendors, yummy food, the Camp Rock family area featuring Radio Disney, a classic car show, 101.1 the Fox and Gail Harley Davidson motorcycle show, nationally known bands, Go Fast Jet Pack Man, a new beer garden, Hawthorn Bank Sunday Jazz Brunch and so much more.

“It just feels good to have our annual summer festival back,” said Gina Tominia, assistant director for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street. “Now that our downtown has beautiful new streetscaping, we are ready to welcome back the 80,000-plus people who look forward to this event year after year — and we’re ready to show off just how good the Downtown looks. This festival has many elements of our traditional Old Tyme Days, but we have added new life to the event.”

The event is being presented by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street in partnership with Verizon Wireless and Cumulus Radio. The mission of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is to promote downtown as the center of commerce, culture and community life for residents and visitors alike.

Below is a listing of some of the Streets Alive activities with dates and times:

All Three Days:
Carnival : Located by City Hall, 220 SE Green St.
Camp Rock Family Area: Family-friendly activities, vendors and performances by Radio Disney. Located on North Douglas Street.
Craft/Commercial/Food Vendors: Throughout Downtown.
Go Fast Orange County Chopper Display: Located on the west side of the railroad tracks.

Friday, June 6:

Nace Brothers: Depot Stage at 4 p.m.
Local Dancers and Musicians : Located in Camp Rock, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Gail Harley Davidson Motorcycle Ride-In and Bike Show : On the west side of the railroad tracks, from 5 to 9 p.m. Join Kansas City’s own Slacker. Bikers can register at the event.
Monsters of Mock Tribute Bands, U2 & Poison: On the Main Stage, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Go Fast Jet Pack Man: Be amazed when you see a flying Jet Pack man soar into Downtown for a 30-second flight, 7:30 p.m. by the Main Stage.

Saturday, June 7:

Performances by Local Dance Studios, Martial Arts and More: Located in Camp Rock, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Radio Disney Performances and Contests: Three performances at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Camp Rock.
Classic Car Show : Located on S.W. Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring 94.9 KCMO, Bob Bond Artistry and an exciting Poker Run with prizes.
Fashion Show: Located on the Depot Stage at 6 p.m.
VIBE’s Big Break: Performances from the top contestants from 95.7 the VIBE’s big break singing contest, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Music of the Decades : Live music from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today. Show starts at 5 p.m.; the headlining act Eve 6 takes the Main Stage at 9 p.m. 105.1 JACK FM will broadcast live.
Go Fast Jet Pack Man: Flight will at 8:30 p.m. by the Main Stage.

Sunday, June 8:

Hawthorn Bank Sunday Jazz Brunch: Come down to the festival early, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and enjoy all-you-can-eat Chris Cakes Pancakes for $5. Magic 107.3 will broadcast live. Guests also will enjoy live jazz music. Brunch is located by the Depot Stage.
Go Fast Jet Pack Man: Noon by the Depot.
Carnival Wrist Band Day: For one low price, ride all the carnival rides your stomach can handle. Offer valid only on Sunday; see carnival for details.

101.1 FOX: Join Kansas City's Slacker for Gail's Harley-Davidson Ride-In Bike Show Friday night from 5 to 7pm! Register at the Gail's Harley-Davidson booth located on the West side of the tracks. Free to enter, all bikes are welcome! Awards will be given for bike classes, as well as Best In Show! Winner's will be announced at 8pm. Join us for the Bike show plus stop by to see the Orange County Chopper provided by Go Fast Energy Drink!

94.9 KCMO: On Saturday, June 7th, 94.9 will BROADCAST LIVE at the Classic Car show from 10am to 4 pm.  Car Show is located on the West side of the tracks by the Amtrak Station.

105.1 JACK FM: JACK will be broadcasting live on Saturday, June 7th from 5pm on.  Join JACK at the Main Stage, and rock through the decades.  Enjoy popular music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and NOW.  Eve 6 will take the stage at 9 pm!

95.7 the VIBE: Check out the depot stage on Saturday, June 7th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  95.7 the VIBE will be presenting the top preformers from "The VIBE's Big Break!"

Radio Disney will be onsite for the entire fesitval, located in CAMP ROCK!
Make sure to stop by anytime throughout the festival to participate in fun contests.
Radio Disney performers will take the stage on Saturday, June 7th from 11:00 am to noon and 3:00-4:30 pm

The Downtown Days... Streets Alive festival planning committee recently announced their headlining act to play at the festival taking place in Downtown Lee’s Summit on June 6, 7, and 8, 2008. Eve 6 will take the stage at 9:00 pm on Saturday, June 7th, for a free show in the streets of Downtown Lee’s Summit.

Eve 6 is returning to the musical world after a three year break from touring. The former RCA recording artists are best known for their smash hit “Inside Out” and graduation anthem “Here’s to the Night.” Eve 6, from La Crescenta, California, first burst onto the music scene as teenagers in 1998 with their certified platinum self-titled debut. After touring for over six years and releasing three albums the group decided to part ways in 2004. However, since then the group has decided to entertain once again and is working on a new album.

“Ever since Eve 6 has posted us as a tour stop on their website our phone has been ringing with people wanting more information,” said Gina Tominia, Assistant Director for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street. “My favorite part is asking people where they are calling from, because quite a few are out of state, and I love hearing their excitement when I tell them the show is free. I think this band, along with all the other fun things going on at the festival will bring a lot of people to Downtown Lee’s Summit for the weekend.”

Live music is a huge part of the Downtown Days festival. With three stages full of all kinds of acts, guests are sure to find something entertaining. Other feature performances include tribute bands on Friday night, music of the decades on Saturday and jazz music on Sunday. Family friendly entertainment will also be available throughout the festival in the Kidz Zone, with performances by Radio Disney on Saturday.

Other activities during the festival include a car show, carnival, face painters, fine craft and art vendors, food vendors, Sunday brunch, beer garden and much more.

“It just feels good to have our annual summer festival back,” said Tominia. “Now that our downtown has beautiful new streetscaping we are ready to welcome back the 80,000 plus that look forward to this event year after year, and show off just how good we look. This festival has many elements of our traditional Old Tyme Days, but we have added new life to the event.”

This event is being presented by the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street in partnership with Cumulus Radio. The mission of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is to promote downtown as the center of commerce, culture, and community life for residents and visitors alike.

After our most recent logistics meeting for the festival, it was realized that we still have a few spaces available.  If you are interested in being a vendor click the vendor tab and print off your application and send it in ASAP.  Please note that we are full on food vendors.

Thanks!

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An exciting, new summer festival is on its way to Downtown Lees Summit. Recently, Downtown Lees Summit Main Street announced the name and date for this new regional event: Downtown Days...Streets Alive!, which takes place June 6, 7 and 8, 2008, throughout the new streets and sidewalks of Downtown Lees Summit.

In several ways, Downtown Days will be similar to the former Old Tyme Days festival; however, the new annual event will reflect the image of the newly completed downtown streetscape. This updated festival will include three entertainment stages, fine arts/fine crafts vendors, a carnival, kids zone, car show, beer garden and much more.

A committee of more than 15 Lee’s Summit residents and merchants has been meeting since August 2007 to develop the vision for this festival. The group believed the new event needed to celebrate all the unique characteristics making Downtown Lees Summit a stand out in the state and beyond. The group has planned and created activities for the festival that truly will make the streets come alive even more.

“Old Tyme Days has been a major festival in Downtown for many years,” said Chairman Gary Fruits of Columbian Bank and Trust. “The event was successful, attracting crowds of around 80,000. However, we feel the old historic event celebrating the past belong there, in the past. It is a new era for Downtown Lee’s Summit and a time for us to shine.”

The Downtown Days entertainment subcommittee currently has a national recognized band on hold for the new festival, pending successful fundraising efforts.