Rock the Quarry

Rock the Quarry XXIV August 23-24, 2024

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About RTQ

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.

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.

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Schedule of Events for 2024

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, handmade soaps and candles, and more. The Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail will also host its annual basket raffle.

FRIDAY (5:30 – 11:00 pm)

Family Fun Zone (all day)
Games & Crafts (all day)
6:00-7:00PM Mr. Science Demo—Activity Tent

MUSIC 5:00 – 11:00PM

Timothy Earl 9:00-11:00PM
5:00-5:30PM Todd Knepp (Solo)
5:45-6:45PM Brothers Band
7:00-8:30PM The Berrys

SATURDAY 3:00 – 11:00PM

Family Fun Zone (all day)
Games & Crafts (all day)
6:00-7:00PM Mr. Science Demo—Activity Tent
7:25PM Rubber Ducky Race—Creek
7:30-7:35PM Flag Ceremony—Main Stage

MUSIC 3:00 – 11:00PM

Blues Attack 9:00-11:00PM
3:00-3:45PM One Ray (Solo)
4:00-4:45PM Markus/Daniel Project
5:15-6:30PM Ragged Co. Band
6:50-8:40PM Sun Champs

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FOOD AND DRINKS

(This is typically what’s available, the actual list may change.)

Foods: pizza, hot sausage, hot dogs, mac n cheese, ribs, brisket, chicken, kettle korn, popcorn, ham barbecues, and more.

Non-alcoholic beverages: fresh-squeezed lemonade, sweet tea, water, soft drinks

Alcoholic beverages (NOTE: no outside alcoholic beverages permitted):

Miller Light, Yuengling, Straub Amber, Helicon

Twisted Tea Variety, Mikes Hard Lemonade, Mikes Black Cherry, Arnold Palmer Spiked

White Claw Black Cherry, White Claw Mango, White Claw Variety

Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon

VENDORS

Vendors both days include food, games, artwork, crafts, jewelry, aprons and vintage, and the Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail with a basket raffle.

 

2024 VENDORS

FOOD

Rennerdale Corner Store
Chickis Cool Treats
Dylan’s Quest Cotton Candy
Kettle Korn
Rennerdale VFD

SHOPPING, GAMES AND SERVICES

Collier Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts Pack 860
Darlene’s Novelties
Full Moon Candle Shop
Get Your Apron On
Historical Society of Coller Township
Johnna’s Things
Marianne Notaro Garden Stones
MK Sparrow Designs
Nicole Seitz Crafts
Panhandle Trail Art, Bernadette Kazmarski
Preppy Girl Treasures
Raspberries & Roses

Download a flyer

NOTE: this flyer will update frequently during the next few days as we finalize vendors and times of events.

Click on the image below to download the JPG.

 

Are you interested in being a vendor? NOTE: we are full for this year’s event, but if you’d like to be on the list for 2023 we’ll contact you when we know the dates for 2023. We always contact the previous years’ vendors first. Food Vendors: $115 for both days. A site for Friday only will be $45; $65 for a site on Saturday only. Menu subject to approval by RTQ committee on a first come, first serve basis according to deposit date. We try not to duplicate to give all vendors a fair chance at selling. Non-food vendors: $55 for each 10’x10’ site plus a prize such as a gift certificate or product item; $25 for Friday only and $40 for Saturday only, plus a prize. We screen for products and services and try not to duplicate to give all vendors a fair chance at selling. Tents and electricity: All vendors provide own cover/tent, lights, extension cords, set up. Electricity is included in the charge. There are limited utilities on the Panhandle Trail.

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Are you a musician or band interested in performing?

Bands have already been chosen. We’ll post contact information after this year’s event.

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MAJOR SUPPORTERS

Carnegie-Collier Rotary
Christoff Flowers
Colleen Downey Mitchell – Ameriprise
Collier Township
Giffin Interiors
GTN Law-Tom McDermott
Jendoco Real Estate
Northeast Paving
Sidelines Tree Service & Landscaping
Tim Downey, Jr – Deacon Hoover RE
Tony Williams Car Service
Trader Jack’s

Donations Benefit the Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail

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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.

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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

Check back frequently, or sign up to receive notices on our blog, Facebook page or Twitter @PanhandleCollFr! If you are interested in volunteering at Rock the Quarry or in becoming a vendor, please contact the Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail at TimDowneyJr@comcast.net.

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