Rock the Quarry XVIII – August 23 and 24, 2019
Music, food, science demo, games, raffles, bonfire, fire trucks, fun for all ages.
Music, food, science demo, games, raffles, bonfire, fire trucks, fun for all ages—since the Panhandle Trail was opened for business in 2000, “Rock the Quarry” (RTQ) has been an annual tradition featuring two days of music, food, and fun on the trail to help raise funds for upkeep, maintenance and community events for trail users hosted by the Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail.
Luke and Ava enjoy cherry snow cones.
Each year, RTQ showcases up-and-coming local musical talent and a popular headliner each night. The afternoon features lots of activities for the kids and the evening includes the Grand Rubber Duck Race and the traditional Sunset Remembrance Ceremony.
Mr. Science takes a selfie with the kids and others on Saturday afternoon.
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2019 Schedule of Events
This year’s RTQ starts on Friday, August 23 from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. and continues on Saturday, August 24 from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. Vendors both days include food, games, artwork, women’s clothing and cosmetics and the Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail with a basket raffle.
FRIDAY (5:30 – 11:00 pm)
Family Fun Zone (all day)
Games & Crafts (all day)
Mr. Science Demonstrations TBA
MUSIC
Friday (5:15 – 11:00PM)
Headliner: 9:00pm—Jakobs Ferry Stragglers (Bluegrass)
SATURDAY (3:00PM–11:00PM)
Mr. Science Demonstrations TBA
7:30 pm Flag Ceremony
7:40 pm Rubber Ducky Race
MUSIC
Headliner: 9:00pm—The Hawkeyes (Rock)
VENDORS BOTH DAYS
Vendors both days include food, games, artwork, women’s clothing and cosmetics and the Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail with a basket raffle.
Carnegie-Collier Rotary
Chickis Cool Treats
Cub Pack 860
CV Wrestling Team
D&R Kettle Korn
Dylan’s Quest Cotton Candy
Gaitens, Tucceri & Nicholas, PC
Rennerdale Corner Store
Vendor spaces are still available for one or both days. Please use the form below to contact us for a vendor application.
Are you interested in being a vendor?
Are you interested in being a vendor at Rock the Quarry?
Are you a musician or band interested in performing?
Bands have already been chosen for 2019. We’ll post contact information for 2019 after this year’s event.
Volunteers
Both Rock the Quarry and the trail itself survive on volunteer efforts. Please sign in for a shift at Rock the Quarry using the form below.
Location and Parking
The event is held in the quarry area along the Panhandle Trail in between the Walkers Mill Entrance at the trailhead and the Sunnyside Entrance entrance. All parking is gravel.
As you approach the intersection with Walkers Mill Road, you will see directional signs for parking areas and entrances to the event. Please visit our Maps page for other maps of the trail.
Directions
If you have GPS, use 110 Noblestown Road, Carnegie 15106 as an address.
From Carnegie and east: Follow West Main Street west, becomes Noblestown Road as you leave Carnegie and pass under I-79. Continue along Noblestown to the intersection with Walkers Mill Road, look for directional signs.
From Oakdale and west: Follow Noblestown to the intersection with Walkers Mill Road, look for directional signs.
From I-79: Take I-79 Exit 55, turn left on Rt. 50 to the light at Thoms Run. Turn left onto Thoms Run (past CV High School) to light at Forsythe Road then turn right up hill. At T, turn left onto Hilltop Road past Collier Municipal Bldg, then make a right onto Walkers Mill Road. Trail is at bottom of hill. For main parking, continue to Noblestown Road, turn left then another left into Township yard.
Free Admission and Parking; Bring a Chair and the Family! Donations Appreciated!
Benefits the Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail
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Brendan, we are determining the dates right now. Please send an email to Joe Vitullo jvitullo@comcast.net and he’ll get back to you. Thanks!
We have a band that would like to play…who do we contact and when? Thank you.
Thanks
Pittsburgh CAT and Animals Against the Odds were there but it was too hot for any animals to sit in the heat all day. Maybe next year.
What animal shelter was there I was interested in the dogs.
We will–we are getting together the best directions from each direction. We can’t believe they couldn’t wait just one week!
As of Aug 22, Noblestown Road is under construction. You might want to post some info here about it.
We had fun! Glad we went!
Thanks for being a part of it! All the bands make it a great small event!
5 thumbs up!!!!
We are excited about this event again this year!!! Thank you for having us back again. LOVE RTQ………JJB