Food, fun and music at Rock the Quarry
Antique Car Show
This year, visitors to RTQ can enjoy an antique car show on both days. Just look for the cars!
Botanic Garden Presentation
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden will also have a presentation about the garden and its progress at 1 pm Saturday on the main stage.
Vendors
RTQ is still accepting accepting applications for food and non-food vendors. For info call Madeline Fotovich ASAP at 724-693-8635 or email Kathleen Ruffenach at ruffnredee@yahoo.com. Deadline Aug. 15.
Music, food, science demo, games, raffles, bonfire, antique car show, fire trucks, fun for all ages.
For over ten years, Rock the Quarry (RTQ) has been an annual tradition. RTQ features two days of music, food, and fun. Each year, RTQ showcases up-and-coming local musical talent. Day two of RTQ features lots of activities for the kids as well as the Grand Rubber Duck Race and the traditional Sunset Remembrance Ceremony.
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2012 Schedule of Events
MUSIC
The natural amphitheater-like setting is the backdrop for performances by a variety of bands including Jill West, The Justin Fabus Band, Bill Ali Band, Trainwreck and the Jamie Bruno. (schedule below.)
EMJ Band performs at RTQ 2011
Two long-time Pittsburgh favorites will headline the Friday and Saturday night performance schedule:
- Friday 9:00 p.m., Bill Ali Band (’60s and ’70s rock favorites)
www.billali.com - Saturday 9:00 p.m., Jill West and Blues Attack (Blues favorites)
www.jillwest-and-bluesattack.com
FRIDAY MUSIC LINEUP
5:30 p.m. Dan Hanczar & Friends (Acoustic)
6:30 p.m. TBD
7:30 p.m. Justin Fabus Band (New Country)
9:00 p.m. Bill Ali Band (Classic & Light Rock Favorites)
SATURDAY MUSIC LINEUP
Noon Friendly Gesture (Hard Rock)
12:55 p.m. Second Empire (Symphonic Metal)
1:50 p.m. Morning After (Indie Alt Rock)
2:45 p.m. Eddie and the Bruisers (Rock)
3:55 p.m. Midlife Crisis (’60s / ’70s Rock)
5:25 p.m. Trainwreck (Rock/Country)
7:15 p.m. Jamie Bruno Band (New Country)
9:00 p.m. Jill West and Blues Attack (Blues Favorites)
ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES
The Family Fun Zone from noon to 5 pm on Saturday will have science demonstrations, games and activities aimed at the kids. Also appearing both Friday and Saturday will be The Science Guy, Steve Reinstadtler.
FRIDAY
Mr. Science Demonstration (6:00 pm)
SATURDAY
Mr. Science Demonstration (2:00 pm)
Rubber Ducky Race (7:00 pm)
Sunset Flag Ceremony (7:05 pm)
And of course, the famous hand-cut Quarry Fries along with a variety of food from several vendors will satisfy any appetite, and we are also inviting non-food vendors to participate. For vendor information, call 724-693-8635 or email panhandletrail@gmail.com.
Tickets for the Rubber Ducky Race, 7 pm Saturday, are $5 with a top prize of $500. Back also are the U-Choose Raffles with plenty of bountiful baskets to take a chance on as well as the moving Sunset Remembrance ceremony Saturday.
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. 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.
Free Admission and Parking; Bring a Chair and the Family! Donations Appreciated!
Benefits the Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail
Extra Parking in Collier Public Works Yard, Noblestown Road, 1 ½ miles west of I-79 Exit 57.
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