Sterlingfest Art & Jazz Fair Set for July 31-Aug. 2 in Sterling Heights

Festival hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rock legend REO Speedwagon highlights three days of music, food, children's entertainment and arts and crafts as part of the Sterlingfest Art & Jazz Fair inSterling Heights.

This year's festival takes place July 31-Aug. 2 in Dodge Park and the City Center, located at Dodge Park and Utica Road.

Featuring such hits as "Keep on Loving You," "Can't Fight This Feeling," and "Take it on the Run," REO Speedwagon will perform free at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 on the Dodge Park stage as part of the Sterlingfest Chrysler Concert Series.

The five-man band, named after a truck once manufactured by the REO Motor Car Co., is in the midst of a multi-city tour that will bring the group toSterling Heights.

"We're extremely pleased to have REO Speedwagon as the national headliner for Sterlingfest," said Community Relations Director Steve Guitar. "The band's rich history of power ballads and rock and roll is sure to draw fans of all ages to Sterling Heights."

The Sterlingfest Chrysler Concert Series also features The Square Pegz, a retro party band featuring music of the 80s on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. (following the balloon launch), and a double-bill Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. with the Spirit of 76, "a rock extravaganza of 70s music," and The X-Generation, "a high energy 90s experience," followed by the Meijer Laser Light Show.

In addition to free nightly concerts, Sterlingfest offers continuous entertainment during the day at the Ford Suds 'n' Sounds stage in Dodge Park, the Jazz and Blues Court near the Upton House and lots of fun activities for children in the AT&T Kidzfest and along the Family Midway, both located in Dodge Park.

Food from a dozen local restaurants will be available along Restaurant Row in Dodge Park, while kids can have lots of fun at the Family Midway, also located in Dodge Park.

Finally, arts and crafts shoppers can stroll the City Center and browse the booths of nearly 100 artisans.

Sterlingfest hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. each day, with parking available on city property near the festival and schools along Dodge Park Road. Shuttle bus transportation is available for $1 per person.

Additional Sterlingfest entertainment schedules and this year's restaurant/food vendor lineup are listed below.

Ford Suds 'n' Sounds Stage (in Dodge Park).

Thursday, July 31

12-3 p.m. - The Hits

3:30-6:30 p.m. - Rhythm Society Swing Orchestra

7-11 p.m. - As Is Band

Friday, Aug. 1

12-3 p.m. - The Hits

3:30-6:30 p.m. - G-Daddy's

7-11 p.m. - The Saucecats

Saturday, Aug. 2

12-3 p.m. - Balduck Mountain Ramblers

3:30-6:30 p.m. - Big Foot Bob & The Toe Tappers

7-11 p.m. - Nightline

Jazz and Blues Court (near the Upton House and gazebo).

Thursday, July 31

10 a.m.-1 p.m. - V Miles Out

1:30-4:30 p.m. - Cliff Monear Group

5-8 p.m. - Jesse Palter Quartet

Friday, Aug. 1

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Stefan Kukurugya

1:30-4:30 p.m. - Diego Rivera Quartet

5-8 p.m. - Those Delta Rhythm Kings

Saturday, Aug. 2

10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Warren Commission

1:30-4:30 p.m. - GEQ

5-8 p.m. - Doug Deming & Jewel Tones

AT&T Kidzfest lineup (located in Dodge Park adjacent to Family Midway).

Thursday, July 31

11 a.m. Greg Lester (Puppets)

Noon: Rosco The Clown

1 p.m. Greg Lester

2 p.m. Rosco The Clown

3 p.m. Wildlife Safari

4 p.m. Wildlife Safari

5 p.m. Randy Smith (music)

6 p.m. Gordon Russ (magic)

7 p.m. Randy Smith

8 p.m. Gordon Russ

Friday, Aug. 1

11 a.m. Science Alive (animals)

Noon: Kevin Devine (family music)

1 p.m. Science Alive

2 p.m. Kevin Devine

3 p.m. Joel Tacey (juggler)

4 p.m. Brad Lowe (puppets)

5 p.m. Joel Tacey

6 p.m. Fabulous Foleys (magic)

7 p.m. Brad Lowe

8 p.m. Fabulous Foleys

Saturday, Aug. 2

11 a.m. Tim Salisbury (juggler)

Noon: Vikki Gasko (puppets)

1 p.m. Tim Salisbury

2 p.m. Tom Plunkard (magic)

3 p.m. Vikki Gasko

4 p.m. Tom Plunkard

5 p.m. Little Creatures (animals)

6 p.m. Zippity 2 Dads (music)

7 p.m. Little Creatures

8 p.m. Zippity 2 Dads

    Restaurant Row (in Dodge Park)        Food Vendors (in the City Center)

    Dodge Park Market Pizza               The Nut Shell
    Dodge Park Coney Island               Metro Beverage
    Buffalo Wild Wings                    Jumpin Kernels
    Ike's Restaurant                      Farm Fresh Corn
    Antonio's Market                      Mercurio Foods
    bd's Mongolian Grill                  Mr. Pita
    Red, Hot & Blue                       Marquee Marque Pasties
    Loon River Cafe                       Sweet Lane Fudge
    Abuelo's Restaurant                   Coach's Ice Cream
    American Polish Century Club          Maui Wowi
    Cold Stone Creamery
    Andiamo Italian Bistro

For more information, contact Community Relations at (586) 446-CITY (2489), or check the city's Web site: www.sterling-heights.net.

SOURCECity of Sterling Heights

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