The festival always boasts an array of live music to draw in the crowds between tournament weigh-ins.

Quiet Riot, the popular metal band from the 1980s, will take the stage in the Big Tent from 6 to 11 p.m on Saturday. Original band member, Rudy Sarzo, will perform with Quiet Riot. Raggedy Ann and Driving Dawn will also perform in the Veolia Big Tent on Saturday.

This year, Friends Together will be partnering with the Brown Trout Festival for the first time to bring JUMP — America’s Van Halen Experience to the festival from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 25.

Proceeds from ticket sales will cover the event expenses. Melissa Burns, Friends Together executive director, said that proceeds left over will go directly back to Friends Together, a Northeast Michigan nonprofit that supports those with cancer. Burns said that Friends Together does not receive state or federal funding, thus making events like the festival important to their organization.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz On Monday, Steve “Retro Steve” Szucs is seen holding a Quiet Riot ticket at his shop, Noise and Toys, in downtown Alpena. Szucs said he has a limited supply of tickets available for purchase at Noise and Toys, 117 N. 2nd Ave.

“Not only are we bringing a fun band to Alpena, but we will also be able to help people in their cancer journey. We are super excited to bring them to Alpena,” Burns said, regarding JUMP — America’s Van Halen Experience.

Burns explained that Friends Together is looking forward to this event not only because of the caliber of talent, but also because of the opportunity to partner with Connie’s Cafe to give back.

“We are putting that money back into the community,” Burns said.

BIG TENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JULY 18

— Fire Lake “Rock the Night, a tribute to Bob Seger” will perform from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday. The event is presented by 105.7 The Bird and KLT The Rock Station. Pre-sale is available at WATZ. Admission is $10. Must be 21 and over.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

— Quiet Riot will perform from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday. The event is presented by Dream Chaser Entertainment LLC. Raggedy Ann and Driving Dawn will also perform on Saturday. Tickets are $40, for ages 18 and over, on sale at eventbrite.com. Limited tickets are currently available at Noise and Toys located in downtown Alpena.

SUNDAY, JULY 20

— The Brown Trout Festival’s Family Day will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, featuring the 9th Annual PNC Bank Kiddie Classic Fishing Tournament for ages 1 to 14. The tournament runs from 7 a.m. to noon with awards at 2:30 p.m. in the Veolia Big Tent. Kids can pre-register for the Kiddie Classic at PNC Bank, 122 N. 2nd Ave. or register the day of in the Veolia Big Tent. A Family Day concert will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Bay View Park, with Jennifer Daniels, sponsored by the AMA-ESD. The event will also feature NEMCSA preschool and early preschool projects to go, hockey with Alpena Hockey Association, a balloon arch by Three 2 Me Balloons with a photo op with forest animals, The Home Depot DIY take-home building kits, emergency service vehicles and first responders, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the U.S. Army and National Guard, free trees to take home to plant from Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District, sea lamphrey with Great Lakes Fishery, the Boys and Girls Club and the Youth Volunteer Corps, free school supplies for the first 400 kids ages 3 to 12 (ages newborn to 3 receive storybooks), the Alpena County Library, the MyMichigan Trauma Team promoting water safety, and more. Snacks will be provided. Every youth who attends will receive a BINGO board and be entered to win prizes.

— A cornhole tournament will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Registration begins at 4 p.m. and the tournament starts at 4:30 p.m. The entry fee is $25 per person or $50 per team, and you must be 21 or over to enter.

MONDAY, JULY 21

— Texas Hold ’em will be held from 4 p.m. till midnight on Monday.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

— Bobbing for Piranhas will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Tickets are $10. This event is presented by the Brown Trout Festival.

​FRIDAY, JULY 25

— JUMP — America’s Van Halen Experience will perform from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 25. Last One Out will open for JUMP. This event is presented by Friends Together.​

SATURDAY, JULY 26

— Thompson Square will perform from 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, July 26, presented by Dream Chaser Entertainment LLC.

SUNDAY, JULY 27

— Folk Fest will occur from noon till 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, presented by the Brown Trout Festival. Tony Burgers will be served, and the tournament awards will follow at 6 p.m.

SMALL TENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JULY 18

— The Royston Redneck Band will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, playing classic rock and country music.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

— The Truckey Road Experience will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, playing classic rock.

SUNDAY, JULY 20

— Beachbillies will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, playing classic and tropical rock and country.

MONDAY, JULY 21

— The ​DAMM Band will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, playing country, rock, and variety.

TUESDAY, JULY 22

— Route 66 will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, playing oldies and classic rock.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

— WOW! KopyKatz and Special Guest Scott Anderson will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, playing classic rock.

THURSDAY, JULY 24

— Last One Out will perform from 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, playing blues, dance, rock, and motown, with a break for the Ladies Classic weigh-in.

​​FRIDAY, JULY 25

— Country Poorboys will perform country and rock music from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 25.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

— The Stranded Hobos will perform bluegrass, country, and rock music from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.

Kayla Wikaryasz can be reached at 989-358-5688 or kwikaryasz@TheAlpenaNews.com.

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