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July 2009
Rib, White and Blue Food Festival
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 2, 3, 4
11am-11pm on Thursday and Friday, Free Admission
11am-9:30pm on Saturday, $5.00 after1pm.
3 Days of Grillin' and Groovin' with the nations best rib vendors.
Fire up your taste buds for North East Ohio's largest 4th of July Rib Festival. Grill masters from Ohio, Texas and Tennessee are determined to prove they can serve up the best barbecue ribs and create the most smokin' sauce. Kids will love the rides, inflatable and Magic Train! Look towards the sky on Saturday for an electrifying display of fireworks at 9:45pm. Bring the whole family for barbecue bliss, rides, live music and sizzlin' summer fun! No outside food or beverage permitted.
Live Music Schedule:
July 2 - Rock 'n Ribs
7:00pm Cletus Black
8:30pm The Machine, America's Premier Pink Floyd Experience www.themachinelive.com
July 3 - Rock 'n Ribs
7:00pm The Juke Hounds
8:30pm Satisfaction, A Rolling Stones Experience www.rollingstoneshow.com
July 4 - American Roots
2:30-4pm University of Akron Steel Drum Band www.uasteelband.com
4:30-7pm Mo' Mojo www.aclassactentertainment.com/mojo_home.htm
7:30-9pm Rebirth Brass Band www.rebirthbrassband.org
9:45pm Grand Finale Fireworks on the Innerbelt
Barbecue Vendors:
Texas Pit BBQ: Magnolia, TX
Carolina Rib King: Moore, South Carolina
Old Carolina Pit BBQ: Massillon, OH
Big Boned BBQ: Hixson, Tenn
Two Fat Guys BBQ: Massillon, OH
Smokin Joes Ribs: Columbus, OH
Smoke Shack BBQ: Columbus, OH
The Spice is Right: Cleveland, OH
Cowboys BBQ and Rib Company: Aledo, TX
Other Food Items:
Roast Corn
Fresh Cut French Fries
Fresh Cut Potato Chips
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Fried Vegetables
Sausage Sandwhiches
Steak Hoagies
Chicken Sandwiches
Funnel Cakes
Salmon Burgers
Crab Cake Croissants
Fried Fish
Fudge Puppies
New Orleans Beans and Rice
ICEE
Rootbeer Floats
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
The Akron Symphony
Sunday, July 5
Free Admission. Start Time 7:30pm
American Roots Music with soloist Jack Schantz (trumpet). www.akronsymphony.org
The Akron Symphony returns to Lock 3 for another unforgettable night of music under the stars. This concert features the sophisticated stylings of Akron's own Jack Schantz, renowned jazz trumpet player playing a mix of charts including a premier of Porgy and Bess medley arranged by Paul Ferguson. In addition to Jack's sets the orchestra will play Porter, Arlen, Ellington and our own Gospel Meets Symphony Singers will treat listeners to two favorites from our fantastic GMS collection. Something for everyone, including a fab surprise ending.
The Summit County Italian-American Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 10,11,12
Free Admission
One of the biggest and best Italian heritage events in Ohio focusing on Italian food, music, language and culture.
Live Music Schedule
July 10 11am-1:30pm; 4pm-Midnight
Appearing on the Lock 3 Stage:
6:00pm-8:00pm La Flavour www.LaFlavour.com
8:30pm Hotel California, The Original Tribute to the Eagles
Appearing on the Main Street Stage:
5:00pm-6:00pm Don DeSantis www.dondisantis.com
7:00pm GeezeCats www.geezecats.com
July 11 Noon-Midnight
Appearing on the Lock 3 Stage:
1:00pm - 2:30pm Opera Per Tutti
3:30pm-5:30pm Goodfellas
6:00pm-8:30pm Eurorhythms www.eurorhythms.com
9:00pm The Sands Trio Rat Pack Show
Appearing on the Main St. Stage:
3:00pm-4:00pm I Gagliardi-Dance www.italian-american.com/ifafa/gagliardi.htm
4:30pm-6:30pm Anthony Rolando and Valerie Vacco www.anthonyvalerie.com
July 12 Noon-9pm
Appearing on the Lock 3 Stage:
11am-Noon Catholic Mass
1:00pm-3:30pm Danny Mazzocco
4:00pm-6:30pm Cavaliere Reale
7:00pm-9:00pm Ron Chick's Friends All Star Alumni Big Band featuring Bobby Remp on vocals. Performing "Our Tribute to Frank and Friends.
Appearing on the Main St. Stage:
1:00pm-1:20pm Pizza Tossing (Michael Angelo)
1:30pm-2:30pm Pizza Eating Contest
2:40pm-3:00pm Pizza Tossing (Michael Angelo)
4:45pm-6:15pm I Musici d'Italia www.myspace.com/musicidelsud
6:30pm-9pm Gene Fiocca Band www.genefioccaband.com
A complete list of vendors, bands and a complete schedule coming soon.
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, July 17, 2009
Free Admission
7pm Stormbringer, A Tribute to Deep Purple
8:30pm Atomic Punks, A Tribute to Early Van Halen www.theatomicpunks.com
4th Annual National Hamburger Festival
Saturday, July 18th Noon-11pm
Sunday, July 19th Noon-6pm
$5.00 Admission
As seen on the Food Network, The National Hamburger Festival features America's favorite food and continues to offer helpings of hamburgers and veggie burgers from more than 20 outlets, along with live music, kids play areas and programs, contests and more.
Visit www.hamburgerfestival.com.
July 18
2pm Alex Bevan www.alexbevan.com
4pm The ReBeats www.therebeats.com
8:30pm 1964, The Tribute
July 19
2pm Red House
A list of vendors, bands and a complete schedule coming soon.
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, July 24, 2009
Free Admission
7pm The Twistoffs www.thetwistoffs.com
8:30pm Bad Medicine www.bonjovitribute.com
Lock 3 Live!
Saturday, July25, 2009
$5 Admission
7pm Urban Jazz Coalition www.coalitionrnbjazz.com
9pm David Sanborn
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, July31, 2009
Free Admission
7pm Relatively Jammin Blues Band
8:30pm Simply The Best Tribute to Tina Turner
August 2009
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August7, 2009
Free Admission
7pm The Satisfiers
8:30pm U2 Incident, a Tribute to U2
Lock 3 Live! Ladies of Blues
Saturday, August 8, 2009
$5 Admission
7pm Ruthie Foster www.ruthiefoster.com
9pm Marcia Ball www.marciaball.com
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August 14, 2009
Free Admission
7pm Diamond Dogs, A Tribute to David Bowie www.bowietribute.com
8:30pm Majesty, A Tribute to Queen
Lock 3 Live!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
$5 Admission
7pm Sammy DeLeon Y Su Orquesta www.sammydeleonorchestra.com
9pm Tito Puente Jr. www.titopuentejr.net
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August 21, 2009
Free Admission
7pm 11 afteR
8:30pm Rumours, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
7th Annual Lock 3 Gospelfest
Saturday, August 22, 2009
$5 Admission
6pm Start Time
Jonathan Dunn & Faith Ministries 6pm
New Direction 7:15pm
Shekinah Glory Ministry 8:30pm
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August 28, 2009
Free Admission
7pm Denzon and The Road Dogs
8:30pm Draw The Line, The Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute – View Artist's Site »
Lock 3 Live
Saturday, August 29, 2009
$5 Admission
7pm The GeezeCats www.geezecats.com
9pm The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie www.floandeddie.com
September 2009
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, September 4, 2009
Free Admission
7pm Cold Blue Steele www.coldbluesteele.com
8:30pm ZOSO, The Ultimate Led Zepplin Experience www.zosoontour.net
2nd Annual Akron Hip Hop Showcase
Saturday, September 5, 2009
$5 Admission, Gates open at 6pm
Keepers of The Art, Inc. and The City of Akron presents the 2nd Annual Akron Hip Hop Showcase - 20th Anniversary of the "Stop The Violence" movement. Featuring KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Buckshot, DJ Mick Boogie, Fly Union, Poetic Republic and Ace Boogie, plus vendors and live graffitti artists.
Hosted by "Hip Hop Flavas" own Ish and DJ Don Juan. More info at www.keepersoftheart.com
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