FREE concert series | June 17, 2023 | Downtown Piqua
Music. Food. Fun. Beer. Community.
Hosted by the Piqua Arts Council and Mainstreet Piqua, the famous Rock Piqua! is a combination of various FREE concerts open to the entire community. In the past, Rock Piqua! has been composed of 3 free concerts taking place throughout the summer months. Since 2021, the event has become an all-day Food Truck + Music Festival.
The Festival features a full day of live entertainment from some of our region’s greatest bands, various food trucks, ice-cold craft + domestic beer, and an annual car show that features over 125 cars, trucks and motorcycles.
The 2023 Rock Piqua Food Truck & Music Festival will be held in Downtown Piqua, taking place on Saturday, June 17 with live music beginning at 1pm and running until 10:30pm.
Enjoy a summer day celebrating the art of music, great food, an ice cold beer and, most importantly, the ability to gather together again with our community!
We're committed to inviting some of our area's best musicians to the stage of the Rock Piqua Food Truck + Music Festival. This year, we're bringing the classic + thrilling Brother Believe Me band, the up and coming singer-songwriter Marielle Kraft, Dayton's Blue Leaf's Band and the Queen City Silver Stars.
Learn more about the 2023 line-up by clicking the button below.
This year's festival will include a variety of food trucks from around the area, with options such as B&V Eatz, Susie's Big Dipper and more.
Whether you're a craft beer fan or you're devoted to the classic domestic beer, we've got you covered. At the annual festival, we make sure that everyone has their favorite drink in hand.
The Rock Piqua Food Truck + Music Festival is FREE for ALL, with the mission to unite our community through the art of music. Enjoy a summer day celebrating the art of music, great food, an ice cold beer and, most importantly, the ability to gather together again with our community!
*Donations accepted.
Piqua's Rock 'N Roll Car Show returns for its 6th year on Saturday, June 17, 2023 along Main St and Ash St in Piqua from noon to 5pm. With over 125 participating cars, trucks and motorcycles, plus awards determined by the People, this show is a can't miss.
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View the schedule below for live entertainment featured in the 2023 Rock Piqua Food Truck + Music Festival.
Offering a diverse song list from new artists like Bruno Mars, Imagine Dragons and Maroon 5, all the way to Poison, Michael Jackson and Shinedown, BBM satisfies nearly any musical taste. With members that come from across the state, the quad brings years of experience into one of the most exciting, energetic and entertaining acts in the Midwest.
Based in Nashville, the indie pop singer-songwriter displays craftsmanship beyond her years, following suit to artists like Shawn Mendes, Julia Michaels and Taylor Swift. Marielle Kraft is an up and coming musician who invites listeners into her story through the raw authenticity of her music.
A rising star of the Dayton music scene, The Blue Leaf's are a 4-piece classic rock band that revives the sounds of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Since their beginning in 2015 as a Beatles and Beach Boys tribute band, the quad began writing their own music that incorporates sounds of the past into their new, original albums.
United with the hopes of bringing the uplifting sounds of the Steel Pan to the Cincinnati area, the Queen City Silver Stars are committed to pairing Caribbean and World rhythms with unique and thoughtful songwriting. If life's a beach, QCSS is your house band.
“Great vocals”, “awesome song selections”, “memorable crowd interaction”, and most importantly, “FUN”! Those are just a few of the phrases heard from thousands of fans that flock to see Brother Believe Me, or “B-B-M”, as it’s often chanted at shows.
Offering a diverse song list from newer artists like Bruno Mars, Imagine Dragons, and Maroon 5, all the way to Poison, Michael Jackson, Shinedown and too many others to list, BBM satisfies nearly any musical taste. From thousands at a family-friendly festival to packed uptown dance clubs and even weddings and private parties, BBM has earned a reputation as a mainstay of regional high-quality entertainment.
The members of BBM hail from across Ohio including Lima and Cleveland. Lead singer Jon Drake is a renowned rock vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Cleveland. Founding members Jason Wheeler on guitar and Brian Carpenter on drums have been with the band since its inception. Chris Brokamp plays bass and provides backing vocals. All members have played in many successful area bands such as Splendid Chaos, LessR, Gatlin, and Nemesis. They now bring those years of experience into one of the most exciting and entertaining acts in the Midwest!
Active since 2007, the band has earned numerous spots with national acts like Sevendust, Hellyeah, and Clutch. Even opening slots for Travis Tritt, and headlining spots for tens of thousands of fans at dozens of large festivals and clubs across Ohio, Put-In-Bay, Indiana, Kentucky, and many others.
With a revamped stage and light show as well as all new songs for this year, you do not want to miss out on your chance to party-rock, BBM-style!
The 6th Annual Rock 'N Roll Car Show will take place along Main St. and Ash St. in Piqua, Ohio.
Registration will begin at 11am on Saturday, June 17, 2023, located in front of the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce at 326 N. Main St., Piqua, Ohio 45356. Pre-registration is also available by clicking the button below.
*PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration does not guarantee a complementary dash plaque.
An entry fee of $5 per vehicle is required to participate.
FREE dash plaques are valid for the first 75 cars upon arrival on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Trophies will be awarded to the best cars across various categories, determined by People's Choice. Awards TBA.
Piqua Arts Council is dedicated to making the arts accessible in our community through education, support and presentation.
Mainstreet Piqua is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Piqua.
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