This year’s first is a “Tribute to Tributes” if you will.. 4 touring national acts and 4 locals playing tribute shows to some of the most rocking bands of all time!! Featuring..

“2U”
“Almost Journey”
“Live Wire” (AC/DC)
Kiss Alive!

Supported by Local Favorites:

Big Eyed Phish (Dave Matthews)
Into the Now (Grateful Dead)
Out on the Tiles (Led Zeppelin)

And rounding it out:
The Skycoasters with a “Disco Inferno”!
Download’s “80′s Hair Metal Tribute”

Sunny and 83 in the forecast.. what more can you ask for? Here’s a few tips to get you through festival day.

• 1. Come early! Parking is available for $2 in the garage by East and Scio but fills up by 9pm or so.
• 2. Bring small bills! Entry is $4 for 21 and up, $5 for 18-21, and under 18 gets in free but ONLY with parent/guardian. The lines will move faster!
• 3. Check out the stages on the Music page! If the band you like is playing on Gibbs St, try parking over by Gibbs and Main… you’ll get in a lot quicker!
• 4. There are 5 entrances – if the entrance closer to East and Alexander is blocked off… walk clockwise around the festival until you find a better one.
• 5. Don’t like the lines? The VIP tickets are a steal if you’re coming out for the evening. $35 Thursday, $40 Friday and available at The Bop Shop (in Village Gate), Temple Bar & Grille (109 East Ave), and Aaron’s Alley (668 Monroe Ave). 5 drinks and great food is $35 alone.. plus you don’t have to wait in line and get to use our bathroom trailers!
• 6. And of course.. have fun, and party responsibly! Check out one of our awesome restaurants or bars if you need a break from the action.

You can contact us through our “Neighborhood” page is you have any more questions, but be warned we’re running around and may not catch you!