Rock the Quarry XIII – August 23 and 24

Music, food, science demo, games, raffles, campfire, 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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Vendors, Volunteers and Gift Basket Donations

Please download flyer and display at work and businesses!

Lots to do and see!

VENDORS

We are still accepting applications for non-food vendors. Contact Madeline Fotovich at 724-693-0870 or send an email to kruffennach@gmail.com. Deadline Aug. 15.

DONATE GIFTS AND PRIZES

We would really appreciate your contributions for our basket auctions and other prizes! If you are a Panhandle Trail user, this helps support your trail. Any new item of whatever worth can be bundled into a beautiful basket. Items with logos are welcome as are gift certificates, unused gifts, whatever cash or checks payable to Panhandle Trail Assn. are also welcome.

Please drop off before August 18 so we can prepare the baskets to:

• Deb Giffin, 17 Sunnyside, Carnegie PA 15106 (debbie@giffininterior.com);
• Kay Downey-Clarke, 2520 Hilltop Road Oakdale PA 15071 (kayclarke@comcast.net);
• Rennerdale Corner Store, Noblestown Road, Carnegie PA 15106;
• or Collier Twp. Building, 2418 Hilltop Road, Presto PA 15142.

VOLUNTEERS

We still need volunteers for set up Wed and Thurs. Aug. 21 & 22, the event 23 & 24, and cleanup Sunday Aug. 25 8 am to noon.

2013 Schedule of Events

FRIDAY 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Mr. Science Demonstration at 6:00 p.m.

The music stage at RTQ.

MUSIC

Tres Lads @ 9:00 pm (Rock Favorites)

With Special Musical Guests:

• Driven Lifeless (“Thrashy” Punk Rock)
• ReCover (Classic Rock)
• Trainwreck (Accoustic Rock/Country)

SATURDAY Noon to 11:00 p.m.

Noon: Family Fun Zone, Games & Crafts

2:00 p.m.: Mr. Science Demonstration

Also:

• Sunset Flag Ceremony (7:05 pm)
• Rubber Ducky Race (7:00 pm))

Mahajibee Blues @ 8:30 pm (Rhythm &Blues)

With Special Musical Guests:

• Dan Hanczar Band (Rock Favorites)
• The Nox Boys (Punk Rock)
• Kick Astronaut (90’s Rock)
• Penn.Weiss.Ellis Band (Rock Favorites)
• Morning After (Indie Rock)
• JJ Bickel and the Liberators (’60s / ’70s Rock)
• South on 65 (New Country / Southern Rock)

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 in the Activity Tent (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.

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 panhandletrail@gmail.com.

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RTQ 2013 (PDF)