Welcome To Oz

Yanney Heritage Park Cope Amphitheater
2020 11th Street • Kearney
Saturday, June 18, 2016
6pm to 9pm
ADMISSION: $10 All Access Pass • $5 Meal Only
All Access Pass includes a wristband for all activities and a meal ticket

A ONE OF A KIND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Crane River Theater presents the ultimate OZ Adventure on Saturday, June 18th at Kearney’s Yanney Heritage Park. Meet Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and the Cowardly Lion for an inside look at The Wizard of Oz. Exciting, hands-on activities for all ages! Battle the Emerald City Guards in our inflatable jousting arena, melt the Witch in our Ozian Dunk Tank, jump inside a life-size bubble with Glinda the Good Witch, and register to win your very own hot air balloon ride over Kearney. Be sure to stick around for the Field of Fire finale, with balloons set to glow at sundown. Hot dog, chips and drink are included with admission. Tickets for this one night special event are available at the Kearney Hub, Kearney Park & Recreation, by calling 308-627-5796, or visiting the “Buy Tickets” link on this page.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER KEARNEY

In addition to “Welcome to Oz” event tickets, raffle tickets are also available for $10 at the above locations for your chance to win one of two 30-minute hot air balloon rides over Kearney. Festivities and food will be available at the Cope Amphitheater in Yanney Park beginning at 6pm with the drawing taking place at 6:45pm. Winners will immediately board the hot air balloons for a 7pm lift-off (weather permitting). Winning tickets are good for 2-3 people (350-400 lb. weight limit). Balloon pilots recommend all potential passengers wear appropriate footwear (no sandals). Raffle tickets are available at the Kearney Hub, Kearney Park & Recreation, or by calling 308-627-5796.

Here’s what’s going on:

6 to 6:45 pm
• Meet Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow & Cowardly Lion for an inside look at The Wizard of Oz
• Take part in a scavenger hunt as you search for the Wicked Witch of the East for an opportunity to win a Yanney Park VIP Seating Package for closing night of The Wizard of Oz
• Hop inside a Hot Air Balloon for photo opportunities
• Hot dog, chips and drink available for purchase beginning at 6pm
6:45 to 7 pm
• Hot Air Balloon Ride Raffle Drawing & Official Lift-Off
7 to 9 pm (All Access Pass required)
• Explore hands-on bubble & balloon activities provided by Edgerton Explorit Center
• Battle the Emerald City Guards in our inflatable jousting arena
• Melt the Witch in our Ozian Dunk Tank
• Jump inside a life-sized bubble with Glinda the Good Witch
9pm-9:30pm
• Crane River Theater Farewell
• Yanney Park VIP Seating Package winner announced
• Field of Fire Finale – balloons set to glow at sundown