Warren, OH (October 2, 2025) |
WHAT:
The Warren Community Amphitheater will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of one of the region’s newest can’t-miss festivals — the 7 17 Credit Union Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival. This family-friendly event will feature nationally and locally acclaimed blues and R&B musicians, a BBQ cookoff competition, delicious food and drink vendors, and a family fun zone for kids.
Net proceeds benefit the United Way of Trumbull County, Game Changers Inc., and the Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Gates open at 11:00 AM
- Festival begins at Noon
WHERE:
Warren Community Amphitheater 321 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH
MEDIA COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES:
- Interviews with performers, organizers, and charity representatives
- Live coverage of the BBQ Cookoff and People’s Choice voting
- Footage of headlining acts and festival crowd
VISUALS:
- High-energy performances from top blues acts
- Families enjoying inflatables, crafts, and ice cream
- Sizzling BBQ cookoff competition with fan voting
- Community coming together to support local causes
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Live Music All Day featuring incredible blues artists:
Noon – Warren Community Gospel Choir
1:00 PM – Damian Knapp
2:00 PM – Cleveland’s Backstreet Blues Band
3:00 PM – Sacksville Rhythm & Blues Band
4:00 PM – Jazz in the Park Allstars
5:00 PM – Norman Nardini
6:00 PM – Aaron McCoy and Friend
7:00 PM – “King” Solomon Hicks (headliner)
8:00 PM – Shemekia Copeland (headliner)
- BBQ Cookoff People’s Choice Competition (12–4 PM)
- Local and Regional Food & Drink Vendors serving BBQ, sweets, and brews
- Family Fun Zone with inflatables, crafts, free ice cream for kids, and more
- Festival hosted by Y-103’s Tangled Up In Blues Cornel Bogdan
- Special appearance by Warren City Mayor Doug Franklin
- Celebrity BBQ judges, featuring valley legend Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini
- The event is produced by Sunrise Entertainment and 2Deep Entertainment.
ADMISSION & TICKETS:
- $10 General Admission (kids 12 & under free with paid adult)
- Advance tickets are available now online, at all 7 17 Credit Union branches (cash only), Sunrise Inn, The Eastwood Mall; tickets are also available at the gate on Saturday.
For More Information:
- Visit www.717cu.com/blues for full event details, talent lineup, FAQs, and more.
