River Games 2010

River Games 2010 is confirmed for JULY 16-18, 2010.

After a hugely successful inaugural event in 2009, River Games Returns to Heritage Harbor Ottawa! Co-sponsored by www.all-actionsports.com, Quest Watersports and Chicago MasterCraft, participants are expected to number in the hundreds again – out for free pulls behind MasterCraft boats, camping, food, fun, and an end-of-day “Air and Water” show.

The die-hards arrive Friday evening and either camp on site at Heritage Harbor, stay in the marina on their boats, or live it up aboard a luxury cruiser via Heritage Harbor’s “Boat and Breakfast” program. Ski, wake and surf coaching and pulls are the main activity through the afternoon on Saturday – along with great food & beverages provided by Crawdad’s Bar & Grill.
The day’s activities are launched from a floating platform anchored off Heritage Harbor’s east peninsula, which supports a constant flow of participants cycling onto several MasterCraft boats underway throughout the day. The backdrop is a gorgeous, unspoiled stretch of the Illinois Waterway bounded by trees and stone cliffs.

Riders young and old as groups and families enjoy this fantastic event – whether a first timer, new to the sports or seasoned vets looking to push the envelope just a bit more. A live radio remote, local news film crew and a few photographers are expected to be on hand to document the event again this year for general press and sport specific outlets.

Saturday afternoon's emceed show will start with a skydive exhibition courtesy of www.skydivechicago.com and closes with some serious double-ups, and included shoreline passes by the regions best athletes showing everything in between, from barefoot tricks to wake surfing. After, a DJ’d gathering campfire side and at Crawdad’s for the overnighters who stick around for more great weather on Sunday.

Come camp Friday through Sunday or make it out for the big Day Saturday July 17 starting at 10am, 1988 N. 2753rd Road, Ottawa, IL 61350

Stay tuned to learn more about the Adventure Lifestyle available at Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

A Competitve Adventure

Your competitive spirit can find its bliss in the Heritage Harbor Community.


If you love motorcycles, family events, and the great outdoors, then the Megacross Shootout Series in Mendota, IL is just the place to be. Megacross is dirt track motorcycle racing that takes place every other Saturday night at the Tri -County fair grounds in Mendota, IL from March – October.
This family friendly event is sponsored by Fox Valley off Road, an ATV, off road motorcycle riding park located just minutes away from Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

Megacross racers range from the youngest of beginners to the experienced professional racers that compete for prize money. However, if the thought of racing the motor cycle yourself is not your thing you can still experience the adventure vicariously, grand stand seats are available and spectators are welcome.
Dirt track racing and riding is a fun, local event with a long standing tradition in the heart of Starved Rock Country and you just can’t find this type of adventure in other areas.

Come experience Heritage Harbor Ottawa for yourself and we will be happy to help you find the right type of adventure lifestyle that makes it the perfect place for you.

Stay tuned to learn more about the Adventure Lifestyle available at Heritage Harbor Ottawa and the surrounding communities.