Concerts
July, 2008
Rib, White and Blue Food Festival
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 3, 4, 5.
3 Days of Grillin' and Groovin' with the nations best rib vendors.
Fire up your taste buds for three days of grillin' and groovin'. The Rib, White and Blue Food Festival, Northeast Ohio's biggest 4th of July party, will assemble grill masters from Ohio, Texas and the Carolinas to determine who can cook up the best barbecue ribs and who has the most smokin' sauce.
Barbecue Vendors:
Smokin Joe, Jack on the Bone, Texas Pit, Old Carolina, Carolina Rib King, Big Boned and Two Fat Guys.
Other Food:
Don't feel like barbecue, The Rib, White and Blue Food Festival also features Fresh cut fries and potato chips, Roasted Corn, Fried Veggies, Ice Cream, Root Beer Floats, Funnel Cakes, Cajun Rice and Beans, Sausage Sandewhiches, Fish Plates and Chicken Sandwhiches.
Bring the whole family for barbecue bliss, rides, live music and sizzlin' summer fun! No outside food or beverage.
Schedule:
Thursday: WONE's Rock the Lock — 11am-11pm Free Admission
Cats on Holiday, 6:00pm. – View Artist's Site »
OHIO, A Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, 8:30pm
Friday: Noon-10pm $5.00 Admission (Free before 1pm)
Zydeco Kings 3:00pm
Mo' Mojo Mama, 4:30pm
AKRON, A 2008 ALL-AMERICAN CITY. On the Lock 3 Stage, the city's official celebration of this prestigious award from the National Civic League. 7:00pm
Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 7:30pm View Artist's Site »
Fourth of July Fireworks: Friday
This evening starts on the Akron Innerbelt with a special performance by Soul'd Out at 7:30pm. Then look towards the sky as the City of Akron and Acme Fresh Markets present fireworks at 9:45pm, synchronized to music from WKDD 98.1FM! Rain Date: Saturday July 5th.
Saturday: Noon-11pm $5.00 Admission
Rare Blend, 3:00pm – View Artist's Site »
Horns and Things, 6:00pm
Kevin Eubanks and his Band, 9:00pm View Artist's Site »
The Akron Symphony Pops with Helen Welch
Sunday, July 6
The Great American Songbook – View Artist's Site »
Rain location: Akron Civic Theatre
Free Admission. Start Time 7:30pm
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, July 11
Wanda Hunt Band – View Artist's Site »
Simply the Best Tribute to Tina Turner – View Artist's Site »
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
Lock 3 Live! Concert
Saturday, July 12
Super Satellite – View Artist's Site »
Loverboy – View Artist's Site »
$5 admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, July 18
Breathless – View Artist's Site »
Separate Ways, A Tribute to Journey – View Artist's Site »
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
3rd Annual National Hamburger Festival
Saturday & Sunday, July 19-20
Featured on the Food Network, The National Hamburger Festival features America's favorite food and brings out the best in professional chefs and backyard cooks. Find out more at www.hamburgerfestival.com.
Saturday Noon-11pm, $5.00 Admission
noon - 8pm Family and Children's Activities
2pm - 6pm Live Music by "Red House" - Classic Rock/Mowtown 2-3, 3:30-4:30, 5-6 View Artist's Site
3:00pm "Bobbing for Burgers"
4:30pm Restaurant Burger Cook-Off
6:00pm Ohio Hambuger Eating Championship
6:30-10:30 Live Music by "Stone Pony Band" - Bruce Springstein/Southside Johnny 6:30-7:30,8:00-9:00, 9:15-10:30 View Artist's Site
7:30pm Miss Hamburger Pagaent
Sunday Noon-7pm, $5.00 Admission
noon - 7pm Family and Children's Activities
2pm - 6pm Live Music by "Off the Record" - Classic Rock/Mowtown/Swing 2-3, 3:30-4:30, 5-6 View Artist's Site
1:00pm Baby Burger Contest
3:00pm Amateur Burger Cook-Off (Traditional)
4:30pm Amateur Burger Cook-Off (Creative)
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, July 25
The Jimiller Band – View Artist's Site »
Bad Medicine, A Tribute to Bon Jovi – View Artist's Site »
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
Lock 3 Live! Concert
Saturday, July 26
Colin John Band – View Artist's Site »
Dave Mason – View Artist's Site »
$5 admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
August, 2008
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August 1
Lock 4
The Fortunate Son, A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
Lock 3 Live! Concert
Saturday, August 2
The Ronny Jordan Trio – View Artist's Site »
Ledisi – View Artist's Site »
$5 admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August 8
Half Cocked
Kashmir, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin – View Artist's Site »
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
Lock 3 Live! Concert
Saturday, August 9
Vienna Teng – View Artist's Site »
Arlo Guthrie with special guests Abe and Krishna Guthrie – View Artist's Site »
$5 admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August 15
Tragic Magic
Vertigo, a Tribute to U-2
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
Lock 3 Live! Concert
Saturday, August 16
Jeremy Fisher – View Artist's Site »
Great Big Sea – View Artist's Site »
$5 admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August 22
Cold Blue Steel
Draw The Line, The Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute – View Artist's Site »
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
6th Annual Lock 3 Gospelfest
Saturday, August 23, Special Early Start 4:00pm, $5.00 Admission
4:00pm
Praise — Mega Church
Choir — Cleveland's Men of Song
Choir — Generation of Praise
Mark Jackson & Final Call
6:00pm
Praise — House of the Lord
6:20pm
Exalting Him Concert Choir
6:50pm
Joshua's Troop
8:00pm
Chicago Mass Choir
Admission $5.00
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, August 29
Denzon and the Road Dogs
The System, The Tribute to Bob Seger – View Artist's Site »
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
Lock 3 Live! Concert
Saturday, August 30
The Rebeats
Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone – View Artist's Site »
$5 admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
September, 2008
WONE's Rock The Lock Concert
Friday, September 5
Rock Bottom Band – View Artist's Site »
Sharp Dressed Men, A Tribute to ZZ Top – View Artist's Site »
Free admission. Start Time 7:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm.
1st Akron Hip Hop Showcase
Saturday, September 6
Artists TBA - check back for more information
The original sounds of "old school" Hip Hop, sponsored by Keepers of the Art, Inc., "Preserving Hip Hop One Mind at a Time." Presenting the original influences of Hip Hop, including demonstrations of break dancing, graffiti art, and educating young people about the true values and positive elements of Hip Hop culture.
October, 2008
Firefighters' Combat Challenge
Friday and Saturday, October 3, 4
November, 2008
5th Annual Christkindl Market and Ice Skating Holidayfest
Nov 24 - Dec 31
December, 2008
5th Annual Christkindl Market and Ice Skating Holidayfest
Nov 24 - Dec 31