BRENTON NEWCOMB
Special to The Leader
The air is getting colder, but there’s still time left to be outside enjoying life and music and doing fun activities.
Rocktoberfest will be the perfect event to wrap up the excellent outdoor shows that go on at Fredonia and kick off Halloween.
The event is the first of its kind and will be held outdoors in Dods Grove on Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Rocktoberfest is sponsored by Sound Services and is a collaborative event put on by the Tonmeister Association, Fredonia Radio Systems and Music Industry Club.
It will feature a lineup of Fredonia bands, costume contests, rock painting, lawn games and a food table filled with pretzels, spooky brownies and apple cider.
President of Tonmeister Association Nicole Bien said that for the event, there will be a focus on “having fun, getting artsy, supporting cool bands and rocking out.”
The band lineup will include Cheap Peach, Voyeur Motel, Soul’r Inc., Citrus Maxima and The Weather Might Say Otherwise.
All of the acts are local and chosen by the Tonmeister Association and Sound Services.
“When choosing bands, we wanted to support our friends and local Fredonia bands looking to gain more exposure,” said Bien.
Of the bands chosen, Bien said many are members of the varying clubs involved.
The collaboration between all of the groups associated with the event are pivotal in making the event a great time.
The Tonmeister Association had a huge part in digital promotion for the event and will also be involved with set-up and take-down.
The duties of running and providing live-sound and lighting fall to Sound Services who are sponsoring and organizing the event.
Lastly, Music Industry Club and Fredonia Radio Systems also have a part in promotions and will be running the event activities, security and band changeovers during the show.
Isabelle Celeste of Fredonia Radio Systems said they were involved in promotions and sponsoring, and that “often the clubs are working with and helping each other out in other events.”
Rocktoberfest will be held rain or shine.
The rain location will be held in the Williams Center Multi-purpose room.
Tickets are free but must be picked up in the box office located in the Williams Center.
Tickets or a valid ID are necessary to enter the event.