The Ultimate Summer Finale
Kinzua Rocks the Wake
This Labor Day Weekend, the shores of Kinzua Beach come alive with action, music, and family fun.
Each day kicks off at noon with interactive comedy magicians, followed by waterski thrills from Ohio’s Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team and wild jet ski & flyboard stunts by Wisconsin’s Ski Extreme Flyboard & Freestyle Jet Ski Team.
Enjoy local musicians at the beach stage during the day, with the main stage acts rounding out Saturday and Sunday! See below for the more details:
MUSIC: Saturday, August 30 | 8:30 pm
The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
The ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE, featuring Shawn Gerhard, is a high-energy show based in Nashville. It features unparalleled showmanship and top-level musicianship, promising guaranteed excitement for all ages.
MUSIC: Sunday, August 31 | 8:30 pm
The Classic Rock Experience
This is One BADASS High Energy Old School Rock N Roll Show!
Inspired by 70's Arena Rock Legends Led Zeppelin * Pink Floyd * Deep Purple * Boston * Styx, and other Over the Top Classic Icons...The Classic Rock Experience combines all of those Live Theatrical aspects into an audio-visual production to present an Authentic, Epic 70's Rock Concert Recreation, performing only the Greatest classic rock musical anthems of the 70s!
MUSIC: Saturday, August 30 | Sunday, August 31 | Monday, September 1
Dan Roche: Saturday, August 30
Beach Stage: 1:40 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:40 pm
Miranda Wilcox: Saturday, August 30
Beach Stage: 4:20 pm, 5:40 pm, 6:20 pm
Main Stage: 7:40 pm
Kallie Williams: Sunday, August 31
Beach Stage: 1:40 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:30 pm
Interstate Daydream: Sunday, August 31
Beach Stage: 4:20 pm, 5:40 pm, 6:20 pm
Main Stage: 7:40 pm
Doug Rigby: Monday, September 1
Beach Stage: 1:40 pm, 3:40 pm
Beach Stage Local Musicians
WATER: Saturday, August 30 | Sunday, August 31 | Monday, September 1
Shows at 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm, & Monday at 2 pm
Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team - Ohio's Championship Water Ski Show Team
Make some noise for the Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team, bringing high-flying stunts and non-stop excitement to the water all weekend long! As Ohio’s only competitive water ski show team, they’re here to wow the crowd and keep the energy sky-high. Want to be part of the action? Find out how you can join the team or support the fun as a sponsor. Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a local business, or just here for the good vibes, this is one show you won’t want to miss.
WATER: Saturday, August 30 | Sunday, August 31
Shows at 2 pm, 4 pm, & 6 pm
Ski Extreme Freestyle Jet Skiing & Flyboarding
Get ready for jaw-dropping stunts and sky-high thrills with Ski Extreme Freestyle Jet Skiing & Flyboarding! These pros take over the water with flips, spins, and gravity-defying moves that will leave you cheering for more. It's high-octane energy and full-on festival vibes, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Allegheny Reservoir. Don’t blink—you won’t want to miss a second!
FAMILY: Saturday, August 30 | Sunday, August 31 | Monday, September 1
Comedy Magicians & Family Fun
Be prepared to be amazed as audiences experience unique and energetic performances featuring jaw-dropping magic and illusions, and hilarious audience banter.
Mr. Kazam | Saturday, August 30 at 12 pm
Sky Sands | Sunday, August 31 at 12 pm
Brenden Trojan | Monday, September 1 at 12 pm
Marty’s Bubblegum Machine Music Show |
Monday, September 1 at 2:20 pm
The Pennsylvania National Guard will also be at Kinzua Rocks the Wake all three days with their 30-foot rock climbing wall and basketball shoot game!
Up-Close Encounters for the Family
Get ready for unforgettable up-close experiences with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures — right on the shores of Kinzua Beach.
Birds of Prey Exhibit – Experience the power and beauty of raptors in this live educational showcase led by falconer Fran Grey. Meet the feathered hunters of the forest and learn about their habits, habitats, and role in nature.
Fred the Snake Man – Come face-to-face with Fred the Snake Man’s incredible collection of snakes in a hands-on encounter. Learn about snake behavior and conservation — and maybe even conquer your fears.
Saturday, August 30 | Sunday, August 31 | Monday, September 1
Local Craft Brews, Wine & Food
Serving up local flavor and refreshing pours from:
Beefeaters: Serving pulled pork sandwiches, loaded mac n cheese, walking tacos, and more!
Bent Run Brewing Co.: X-Files 60, Experimental Hazy IPA, Red, White, & Bent, Allegheny Amber, and more!
Bradford Brew Station: Serving craft beers, including Music Mountain Ale, Chestnut Street Seltzers, and Dirty Sodas
Brokenstraw Valley Winery: Serving wine by the bottle & glass and wine slushes
Flickerwood Wine Cellars: Serving wine by the glass, Flickerwood Dew, Sleepy Hollow, Kinzua Journey, and Flickerwood Sunset & Hard Teas
Full House Eatery: Serving a variety of ham, salami, and turkey subs, hoagies, bowls, and wraps
LJ Treats: Serving ice cream sundaes, root beer floats, lemonade, and soda
Mother Cluckers: Serving chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, and fries
Redneck Grill: Serving Philly cheesesteaks, foot-long hot dogs, Italian sausage, and nachos.
Sweet Sarah's Kettle Korn: Serving fresh kettle corn, fresh-squeezed lemonade in a variety of flavors
Tropical Breeze: Serving a variety of empanadas, walleye sandwiches, nachos, hot dogs, street corn, lemonade, and pina colada mocktails
Whether you're sipping or snacking, these hometown heroes have you covered.
Saturday, August 30 | 12 - 4 pm
America250 Mobile Experiential Unit
America250 Mobile Experiential Unit, celebrating our 250th birthday and Pennsylvania's proud place in the American story will be at Kinzua Rocks the Wake Saturday.
This unit, powered by Penske, is a custom-built experience on wheels designed to bring the Semiquincentennial directly to Pennsylvanians- no matter where they live. From immersive games like Pennsylvania Pursuit and Keystone Quest, to meaningful storytelling with The Commonwealth Chronicles, and so much more, this experience will connect Pennsylvanians of every age to our shared past, present and future.
Stop by the American250 tent, which will be set up all weekend, for a chance to win a limited edition Zippo lighter that will serve as a grand prize for attendees who complete the A250PA-McKean quiz.