19th Annual Slippery Rock VillageFest
Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 – Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022
Join Us Rain or Shine
Food Trucks
Friday, Sept. 23
Morrow Way, SRU Campus 4-8 p.m.
Hope you came hungry! Food trucks, such as Fuzzy Monkey Coffee, Mixtape Street Eats, Chill Out Beverage Company, Sandy’s Meltdown and Revival Pasta, will be lined up on Morrow Way to provide you with mouth-watering dinner and dessert options.
Concert
Friday, Sept. 23
Miller Theatre, SRU Campus 6 p.m.
This year’s Slippery Rock VillageFest concert features two of western Pennsylvania’s most renowned bands. The show will open with The Stickers before The Clarks take the stage. This is a great way to kick off VillageFest on Sept. 23 – 25, 2022. Doors open at 6 p.m., The Stickers take the stage at 7 p.m. and The Clarks rock at 8:30 p.m. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy the food trucks on Morrow Way prior to the concert. No backpacks will be permitted, and all guests are subject to a pre-concert search.
Opening Ceremony
Saturday, Sept. 24
Main Street 9:55 a.m.
Help us kick off VillageFest as we perform opening ceremonies and sing the national anthem.
Main St. Market
Saturday, Sept. 24
Main Street 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Support Slippery Rock’s local businesses and check out the hundreds of food vendors and crafters on Main Street! DJ Dave will fill the street with music, and at 1 p.m., you can enjoy entertainment from the Oasis Belly Dancers.
Vincent House Performances
Saturday, Sept. 24
Vincent House 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Listen to some of Slippery Rock University’s finest musicians. The Jazz Combo will start off the performances and will be followed by the Percussion Club. Vocalists from SRU Choirs will end the performances. Find us across from Ginger Hill Tavern, on Cooper St. and Main St.
Magic Show
Saturday, Sept. 24
Gateway Park 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.
VillageFest’s Magic Show will leave you amazed! Come on out to watch Clint McMaster make magic happen.
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 24
Gateway Park noon-3 p.m.
Brought to you by Slippery Rock’s Business Association, VillageFest has games for all ages. If you want to show off your cornhole skills, this is the place for you!
Live Music
Saturday, Sept. 24
Gateway Park 2-4 p.m.
Ready for more live entertainment? Grab your food from a vendor and come on over to Gateway Park to listen to singers, such as Michael Christopher, rock the stage.
Rock Football
Saturday, Sept. 24
Mihalik-Thompson Stadium 6 p.m.
Come support Slippery Rock University, as the team takes on Seton Hill, kick-off is at 6 p.m. There’s no better way to end a day than under the stadium lights.
Farmer’s Market
Sunday, Sept. 25
Gateway Park, 9 a.m.-noon
Stock your fridge with local goods! End the weekend with some fresh produce and other items as you browse the farmer’s market in Gateway Park.
Bands on the Brick
Sunday, Sept. 25
Gateway Park 2-4 p.m.
Top off the weekend festivities with blues singer, Bubs McKeg and The Aces.