AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron's Lock 3 released the full entertainment schedule for the upcoming "Rib, White, and Blue Festival."
From Wednesday, July 3 through Saturday, July 6, the festival will feature plenty of entertainment options including concerts, DJ sets, a magician/balloon artist and more. Admission is free for the entirety of the event.
You can see the full list of entertainment options below:
"The Backyard Concert" Schedule
- Wednesday, July 3: Sammy Deleon featuring The Michael Austin Project
- Thursday, July 4: Best of Times Styx Tribute featuring Right Now Van Halen Tribute
- Friday, July 5: China Grove Doobie Brothers Tribute featuring 3News' own Monica Robins and The Whiskey Kings
- Saturday, July 6: Larry McCray featuring Willie B
Chairs are available for rental at $3 each, however guests are welcome to bring their own chairs to the concerts.
Other Entertainment Options
Wednesday, July 3
- 1:00 PM - Jim Ballard–Rock
- 2:00 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 3:00 PM - Sad Harris–Soft Rap
- 4:00 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 5:00 PM - Twin Atomic–Alternate Rock
- 6:00 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 6:30 PM - Black Beanz–East African Dance
Thursday, July 4
- 1:00 PM - John Mayer– Magician & Balloon Artist
- 2:00 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 3:00 PM - Black Beanz–East African Dance
- 3:30 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 4:00 PM - Tyler Bohinc–Folk
- 5:30 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 6:00 PM - Shane Vain & The Village Vandals–Rockabilly/Punk
Friday, July 5
- 1:00 PM - Black Beanz–East African Dance
- 1:30 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 2:00 PM - Sea of Ghosts–Indie Rock
- 3:00 PM - Brood X–Psychedelic
- 4:00 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 4:30 PM - Mo Turk– Rap
- 5:30 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 6:00 PM - Rent For Cheryl–Indie Alternative
Saturday, July 6
- 1:00 PM - Samantha Grace–Pop Rock
- 2:00 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 2:30 PM - Afi Scruggs–R&B/Blues
- 3:30 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 4:00 PM - Black Beanz–East African Dance
- 4:30 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
- 5:30 PM - 12 O'Clock Tribe–Reggae
- 6:30 PM - DJ Timbo Williams
Along with the plethora of entertainment options, the festival will include a number of national and local rib vendors who will all compete for awards. These include "Best Ribs, "Best Sauce" and "Peoples Choice."
The city of Akron suggest parking in city-owned parking decks (including State Street and Cascade decks). They also remind guests that parking meters are free after 6 p.m. on weeknights and free all day on holidays (July 4) and weekends.
Editor's Note: The video above is from 3News coverage of the 2023 "Rib, White, and Blue Festival"