GREENFIELD – Downtown Greenfield’s streets will be rocking this weekend, as the Riley Festival brings live entertainment to two stages.
Tony Seiler, Riley Festival board member who booked all of the acts, said this year’s entertainment is a mix new faces and crowd-pleasing favorites that are returning after long-standing traditions at the festival.
The festival is known for its hometown vibe and plenty of foot traffic for downtown merchants and tent vendors. Live music brings in even more people, Seiler said, with acts from Hancock County and the greater Indianapolis area.
So take a break from all the shopping with friends and gabbing with neighbors. Follow the music and sit for a spell with free live entertainment. Here’s what to expect.
Venue: Main Stage
Location: U.S. 40 west of State Street, near Lincoln Square Pancake House
Schedule:
Thursday, Oct. 3: 5 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
6-8 p.m. The Woomblies Rock Orchestra
Friday, Oct. 4: 6-7:30 p.m. The Roundups
8-10 p.m. No Fences (Garth Brookes tribute artist)
Saturday, Oct. 5: 6-7:30 p.m. Hired Gun—Benito Debartoli, former guitar player for Eddie Money
8-10 p.m. Crush The Bon Jovi Concert Experience
Sunday, Oct. 6: Redeeming Love Christian Music Show: 11 a.m. Tracey Rhoades, noon Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 1 p.m. Troy Richardson, 2 p.m. By Faith Quartet.
3 p.m. Riley Festival Awards Ceremony
Venue: Side Stage
Location: State and South streets
Schedule:
Thursday, Oct. 3: 5-9 p.m. original acoustic acts hosted by Joe Shelton
Friday, Oct. 4: 5-6:30 p.m. Bobby Wiggins x2
7-8:30 p.m. Brandywine Wind
Saturday, Oct. 5: 1-2 p.m. Greenfield Community Choir
2:15-3:45 p.m. Jeff Kinder and Sherrie Davis
4-5 p.m. Bobby Wiggins x2
5:15-6:30 p.m. Michael Adams
7-8:30 p.m. The Serenade Jazz Orchestra
Sunday, Oct. 6: 1-4 p.m. Ripple Effect