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Date: 05/24/2010
39th Annual Young at Heart Festival Kicks Off Summer
by Press Release
The Young at Heart Festival, presented by Trickie Enterprises and held each Memorial Day weekend, will kick off the summer festival season in the Rockford region for the 39th year Friday, May 28, through Monday, May 31, 2010, with family fun, great music, carnival rides by Skinners’ Amusements, fireworks, beer garden, great food, a kid’s fishing derby and the Young at Heart pageant and parade.
This year, headlining bands include the Blooze Brothers, Josh Gracin, Mike & Joe, and RAMI-Award winning Clutch Cargo. This family-friendly weekend welcomes attendees of all ages, with Kids eight and under admitted free, and a special Kid’s Day on Sunday May 30, 2010, featuring popular children’s entertainer Jim Gill as well as a special Kid’s Day ride wristband for only $15 at the gate or $10 in advance (available only at the Parks Chamber office from noon to 6 p.m. May 24-26).
Those who purchase buttons in advance save $2 off gate prices, and buttons are now available at outlets all over the region (visit www.youngatheartfestival.com for locations). Buttons are good for all four days of the festival and cost $6 in advance or $8 at the gate. Children 8 and under are FREE. Family Fun Packs – 4 buttons and 4 coupons good for $2 off ride wristbands – also are available for $24 (a $32 value).
www.youngatheartfestival.com
Young at Heart Schedule of Activities/Performers
The YAH Kid’s Fishing Derby is Saturday, May 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Martin Park. For more information about signing up, contact Jim McEachran at 815-633-8765.
The annual Young at Heart Pageant will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 4 p.m. at Loves Park City Hall. For more information contact Bev Toedt at 815-399-5810.
Friday, May 28 (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Special Events:
Opening Ceremony
5 p.m.
Music Schedule:
Men of Our Times
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Blooze Brothers
9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 29 (Gates open at Noon)
Special Events:
Young at Heart Parade
9 a.m.
Starts at Woodward
Young at Heart Idol Contest
3 p.m.
Fireworks Spectacular
9:30 p.m.
Music Schedule ~ Country Music Day:
Tin Horse
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Josh Gracin
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Southern Heritage
10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 30 (Gates open at Noon)
Music Schedule ~ Kids Day:
Billy the Balloon Guy
Noon to 5 p.m.
Jim Gill
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Mr. Steve
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Redline 7000
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Sensations
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mike & Joe
9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Monday, May 31 (Gates open at Noon)
Special Event:
Forest Hills Dance Academy
Variety Show - Noon to 2 p.m.
Music Schedule:
Clutch Cargo
3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
About Young at Heart
This family-friendly event, currently in its 39th year, features carnival rides, a fishing derby, the Young at Heart pageant, Young at Heart Idol contest, parade, and fireworks spectacular, a wide variety of food, a beer garden, and great music including a Kid’s Day featuring Jim Gill and Mr. Steve. This year, headlining bands the Blooze Brothers, Josh Gracin, Mike & Joe and Clutch Cargo will provide entertainment. Visit Young At Heart Festival on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to share your experiences and to get updates, event information, and more fun stuff. For more information, visit www.youngatheartfestival.com or call the Parks Chamber at 815.633.3999.
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
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Rockford Area Music Industry
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