Suburbs' first major summer fest will go on, rain or shine
Always the first major festival of the summer, RotaryFest will be held Wednesday through Sunday just off Lions Drive between Elk Grove High School and Rainbow Falls. Admission is free and the live music goes on rain or shine under a large tent. All proceeds benefit Elk Grove Rotary charities.
RotaryFest 2010 Wednesday, June 166-11 p.m. Carnival, Elk Grove High School. Unlimited rides all night for $16; individual ride tickets also available.6:45-8:15 p.m. Main Stage: One Foot in the Groove. Led by Elk Grove drummer Bill O'Connell, celebrate hits of the best horn-powered bands: Chicago, Blood, Sweat Tears, Ides of March, others.9-10:30 p.m. Main Stage: Kashmir. The premier Led Zeppelin show in the Midwest.Thursday, June 176-11 p.m. Carnival, Elk Grove High School. Unlimited rides all night for $16; individual ride tickets also available.6:45-8:15 p.m. Main Stage: Flyte. Formed in the late 70s at Elk Grove High School. Led by Jim Cunningham, band performs mix of 70s and 80s hits plus original material.9-10:30 p.m. Main Stage: 7th Heaven. Rock/pop hit covers from 80s-today. Lead singer Keith Semple won "Pop Stars" (UK Version of American Idol).Friday, June 186-midnight. Carnival open.6:45-8:45 p.m. Main Stage: CoverGurl. High-powered rock covers from Smashing Pumpkins, Blondie, Audioslave, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, No Doubt, and Weezer.9:30-11:30 p.m. Main Stage: Hi Infidelity. Voted best suburban classic rock band for several years, a mix of REO Speedwagon, Journey, Styx, Kansas, Journey and other classics.Saturday, June 192-midnight. Carnival open. 2-6 p.m. Unlimited Ride Special for $16.5:30-7 p.m. Main Stage: Hot Rocks, Chicago's very own Rolling Stones tribute band.7:45-9:20 p.m. Main Stage: Your Villain My Hero. Dance to Cobra Starship, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Timbaland, Katy Perry more.9:30-10 p.m. Fireworks 10-11:40 p.m. Main Stage: Lounge Puppets. "A Tribute To 80s Hair Bands" featuring Guns 'n' Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Poison, Ratt, Skid Row, Warrant and others.Sunday, June 202-10:30 p.m. Carnival open.2-6 p.m. Unlimited ride special for $16.3-4:30 p.m. Main Stage: Charissa Mrowka. A rising country star while only a teen, Mrowka will perform her tribute to the Hannah Montana show.5:15-6:45 p.m. Main Stage: Rick Lindy the Wild Ones. They perform 50s, 60s, and rockabilly by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison.7-close. Last Blast Ride Special. Unlimited rides for $12.True13902000Ribfest was as popular as ever in 2009.Jason Chiou | Staff PhotographerTrue