The Pike River Classic ‘Farewell To Summer’ Music Festival,” an event dedicated to supporting local non-profits in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The festival is partnering with the Kenosha Wrestling Academy (KWA Bulldogs), a 501(c)3 organization that teaches wrestling to youth.
The Pike River Classic “farewell to summer” Music Festival. This festival was made out of our love for ALL things Kenosha and our dedication to helping local non-profits within our community. We are proud to announce our partnership with Shane Ramos and Kenosha Wrestling Academy, a local 501(c) (3) organization whose hands-on approach to coaching has led many children from the streets of Kenosha to State Championship Wrestlers and everywhere in between! You can see their colorful building driving down 52nd Street across from the new KIN neighborhood. The Kenosha Wrestling Academy (KWA Bulldogs) was established in 2012 and is dedicated to teaching the sport of wrestling to youth (K through 12th grade), regardless of experience.
“Our program concentrates on teaching kids balance, coordination, speed, agility, technique, respect, self-confidence, and building friendships.” ~ Coach Shane Ramos
“With a volunteer staff of experienced coaches, our wrestlers will display the highest degree of sportsmanship, competitive spirit, and even have fun during the season. Our coaching staff is dedicated to working with each and every athlete, helping them reach their full potential.” ~ Kenosha Wrestling Academy
Pike River Classic Details
The festival features a main stage entertainment schedule with bands like Indigo Canyon and Music Tailspin, along with activities such as a kids’ pie-eating contest, Stein holding contest, food competition, and a “Largest Golden Retriever Photo on the Beach.” An after-party will be held at UPT/Union Park Tavern.
Main Stage Entertainment Schedule
11:15 Front of the stage- Cheer/Dance Team
12:00 Indigo Canyon 1st set
1:15 Kid’s Pie eating Contest- Elsie Mae’s/ small raffle giveaway
1:45 Indigo Canyon 2nd set
3:00 Stein holding contest hosted by Hold My Beer
3:30 Music Tailspin
4:45 Food Competition Adults – PIE
5-7 (Golden Hour)- Largest Golden Retriever Photo on the Beach
5:15 Music Tailspin
6:30 Golden Hour Photo – Beach Photo
7:00 Boney Fingers 1st set
8:15 Big Raffle Giveaway- Monica LMC
8:45 Boney Fingers 2nd set
10:00 Close of Festival
10:00 After Party show at UPT/Union Park Tavern- music starting at 11 pm w/ Bobby’s Burgers for late night burgers.
Inclusive Play/Kid Zone
11 am-2 pm, we invite anyone who requires a little extra time, care, or just a quiet space to let loose and have some fun in our kid zone and everywhere else! Kid Zone to include Kenosha’s largest bounce house/inflatable play area with an additional covered/fenced-in soft play area for our non-walking/curious festival friends. Carnival games with classic concessions available. Mastro Mutts, a local 501(c)3, will be present with adoptable dogs, touch a truck, hayrides down Kennedy Drive, Food Eating Contest for young and old alike. Wristbands will be available for purchase on the day of for unlimited play, along with single purchase tickets for games/inflatables. Wristbands will be $20 for the full day.
Food Truck Vendors/Food Craft
Our Food Truck lineup includes Kenosha favorites such as The Sipster, Bobby’s Burgers, The Polish Plate (First Kenosha Festival), “As Seen on TV” Shark Tank winners, Cousin‘s Maine Lobster Food Truck, and many more. Vendors will line the main seating area, along with the kid zone all day to ensure guests have plenty to wander and enjoy.
