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Events : 4thFest Entertainment
Firecracker 4K Race | 4thFest Celebration | Entertainment | Fireworks
We've got lots of great activities planned for the day! Start off by joining us in the Firecracker 4K race, then come back for all the activities in the afternoon. Starting at 2 PM, there is music in two venues, various activities in the Towne Square area, activities for children and teens, and a Civil War living history. After the fireworks, stick around for our Street Dance! Why fight the traffic?
Here are all the events happening on the stages. There are also lots of activities happening elsewhere.
The White stage is located in the Stadium West parking lot, the Blue Stage is located just South of the Founder's lot, and the Towne Square is located in the handicapped lot across from the Sports Museum.
2010 Schedule of Events
| Time | White (Sponsored by Metzger Animal Hospital) |
Blue (Sponsorship Available) |
Towne Square (Sponsorship Available) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Gina Riggio and Dirty Superb | Gene Goldsmith and Adam | |
| 3:00 PM | Hounds of Soul | Chris Good | Two of a Kind |
| 4:00 PM | CHoSen | Joe Quick | A Day Awaits |
| 5:00 PM | Ricky Lee | Mo Stroemel | Tir Na Nog Dancers |
| 6:00 PM | Cliff Turner R & B Soul Review | Bob Timney | Keenaband |
| 7:00 PM | State
College Area Municipal Band Sponsorship Available) |
Tommy Wareham | Magic with Graham Spanier |
| 8:00 PM | Fat Girl Slim | Table Ten | Family Brew |
| 9:15 PM | The Greatest Fireworks Show on Earth! | ||
| 10:15 PM | Street Dance with Velveeta (Sponsorship Available) |
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Performer Descriptions
| Performer | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| A Day Awaits will entertain crowds of all ages with their modern Christian rock blended with new renditions of traditional tunes. | 4:00 PM | Towne Square Stage |
| CHoSen is a Christian rock band with a classic rock feel, influenced by Third Day, Clapton, and Skynryd. They are releasing their debut CD shortly. | 4:00 PM | White Stage |
| Free Jazz in Spirit, and funk soul in fact, Dirty Superb's mission is to mesmerize with rhythm and renew with original groove. They will be sharing the stage with Gina Riggio. | 2:00 PM | White Stage |
| Family Brew brings you folk rock and country with a heavy hand in audience participation! | 8:00 PM | Towne Square Stage |
| Fat Girl Slim brings you a rousing mixture of classic rock and today's country! You've seen them at past 4th Fest Performances as Body and Soul and as AC Express. | 8:00 PM | White Stage |
| Gene Goldsmith brings us old time blues along with Adam, a stellar blues harmonica player. | 2:00 PM | Blue Stage |
| Chris Good has been playing guitar for 9 years and singing even longer. He's a senior at State College High and has been in many talent shows and Battle of the Bands along with The Arts Fest the last two years. | 3:00 PM | Blue Stage |
| The Hounds of Soul performs soul, funk, and Motown, with music that moves you! | 3:00 PM | White Stage |
| Keenaband, featuring Keena Corbett, brings you modern country, bluegrass, and originals! All of these band members are seasoned 4th Fest performers. | 6:00 PM | Towne Square Stage |
| Ricky Lee joins us as part of his American Freedom tour. He keeps you clapping your hands, waving your flag, and standing shouting out your love of Country and those who defend it. | 5:00 PM | White Stage |
| Joe Quick provides a mix of Country, Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative and Oldies sure to entertain even the most diverse crowd! | 4:00 PM | Blue Stage |
| As a singer, composer, and pianist, Gina Riggio's just released CD Ultraviolet Catastrophe's review by the CDT says: Riggio tackles light-hearted piano jams with clever hints of jazz pop. Gina shares the stage with Dirty Superb. | 2:00 PM | White Stage |
| Graham Spanier returns to the Towne Square venue to entertain us with his magic. His shows are always entertaining, and he is enthusiastically assisted by members of the audience! | 7:00 PM | Towne Square |
| The State College Area Municipal Band is a staple of the 4th Fest Celebration - with their blend of symphonic band music and rousing marches! | 7:00 PM | White Stage |
| Mo Stroemel has a solo act and also plays bass with the Family Brew, and guitar with the Dime Store Cowboys. | 5:00 PM | Blue Stage |
| Table Ten provides original rock music. They are named after a beat-up old table with the number 10 on it. | 8:00 PM | Blue Stage |
| Bob Timney plays originals and covers and is the co-MC for "Home Grown with Mo and Bob" at the Brewery. | 6:00 PM | Blue Stage |
| The Tir Na Nog School of Irish Dance returns to the 4th Fest for the fourth time with some Irish Dancing. | 5:00 PM | Towne Square |
| The Cliff Turner R & B Soul Review has a music style that is a combination of the 60's and 70's era, including R & B, Soul, Funk, and Classic Rock | 6:00 PM | White Stage |
| Two of a Kind delights audiences of all ages with their music, good humor,and audience participation | 3:00 PM | Towne Square |
| Tommy Wareham has been voted the number 1 entertainer by the State College Magazine for 5 years in a row. | 7:00 PM | Blue Stage |
| Velveeta specializes in cheesy 80's cover tunes. They will be entertaining us for the Street Dance. Why fight the traffic - stick around for a while and party with us! | 10:15 PM | Towne Square |
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Want to be a part of the entertainment for 2011? Please contact us and we'll get back to you about how you can apply to participate!
