Great Valley Band Jam

Summer is officially here and the weather has been (mostly) fabulous. That means it’s time to get outside and have a little fun. Picnics, drive-ins, and cookouts are top-of-the-line entertainment, but let’s not forget the live outdoor performances. In that vein, the Great Valley Fire Department is proud to present The Great Valley Band Jam. Happening at the Great Valley Fire Company (6035 Depot Street, Great Valley, NY) on July 19th and 20th, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

The large scale family-friendly event will feature performances from 10 bands over the course of two days. Cost of admission on Friday is $5 for those ages 13 and up, on Saturday its $10 for ages 13 and up, and kids under 12 have FREE admission both days. Gates open at 5:00pm on Friday and 10:00am on Saturday. Admission includes all the live music and activities (except face painting, which is an extra charge).

Let’s talk about activities. First there is the Mega Truck Bounce House, shaped like a big red fire truck. Kids will love it. Then there is Inflatable Axe Throwing - all the fun without the danger of losing a limb. And Hotshotz N’ Heroes will be set up with one of their awesome GellyBall (think a nicer, less painful version of paintball) courses. And everyone who loves a good vintage ride can scope out all the wheels at the on-site car show. For an extra charge, you can have your face painted or a temporary tattoo put on by Fantasia Fantasy Faces.

No event is complete without some tasty food offerings, and there will be a variety of food trucks in attendance. Bonus: Food vendors are open to the public; no ticket is required to visit them! Try KB Foods for one of their famous hot dogs, indulge in some good bbq at Hoptoads Real BBQ or Bit Tasty’s BBQ, get something a little different at the Wanderer Hut, which slings some truly fantastic Polish food (yay pierogis!), and end the tour with a sweet treat from the Sweet Ride Donut Truck (which also serves up some wonderful icy drinks).

THE MAIN EVENT

Who is playing, when are they playing and what do they play. Let’s kick it off with Friday’s lineup:

The Chillybillys, 6:00pm - acoustic Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Country and Blues
Interstate Daydream, 8:00pm - the duo of Rick Emley and Marge Tucker can get the crowd moving with their classic rock jams
Spoiled Leftovers, 10:00pm - known as “that party band you see at the shows”

You’ll want to get a good night’s sleep if you plan to make it through Saturday’s high-energy music schedule:

Squish Kitty, 1:00pm - 3-piece ensemble
The Hickups, 3:00pm - mix of Blues/bluegrass/acoustic and classic rock
Fox Creek, 4:00pm - this female fronted band has been performing for decades, with an acoustic mix of Americana, folk, country, blues, and rock n’ roll
Jon & Sandy, 6:00pm - classic country and rock duets
West, 7:00pm - well known in our area for brining the best of Rock & Roll to the stage.
Roger Keifer, 9:00pm - a five-piece group that will keep the party moving
Mo Porter Band, 10:00pm - music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s

Weekend camping is available for Friday through Sunday with two designated sites this year. Cost is $50 per site for the event camp area, and the overflow sites are FREE. Purchase a Camping pass and have access to the campgrounds starting at 3:00pm on July 19th. Only one vehicle is allowed per campsite (20’ x 50’) with a max of 6 people at each site. You can reserve a spot and review venue rules at gv.fire.ticketleap.com. Proceeds from the events will go to supporting the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Department.

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