Underwriting support from:
Sponsors
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids Community College
Chemical Bank
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Molina Healthcare
/Courtesy of LINC
On Saturday, June 14 LINC Community Revitalization will host its fourth annual Rock the Block street festival. The party opens at 11 a.m. and goes until 6 p.m. There will be food booths, live entertainment, a street market and a BBQ cook off competition.
This year's event will feature music by American Idol Maurice Townsend and the first annual BBQ challenge that will pay $1,500 to the winner. For more information on how to enter the competition click here.
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. live entertainment such as vocalists, spoken word, dance teams and bands will take to the stage before Maurice Townsend closes out the party beginning at 5 p.m.
Food booths this year include:
- YMCA Veggie Van
- Postres Las Rocas
- El Globo Snacks
- Mexican Heritage Association serving grilled corn on the cob
- LINC UP Soul Food Cafe
- Heart and Soul
- Daddy Pete's BBQ
Over 70 vendors will participate in this year's street market and resource fair.
Bounce houses, The Balloon Guy, face painting and photo booths will be available for children.
The event is free, family friendly and open to the public.
LINC Community Revitalization is located at 1167 Madison Avenue SE. at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Hall Street. LINC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through real estate development and by participating in collaborative projects and partnerships in the Grand Rapids area.
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