Hurricane in the Gulf puts a damper on QueFest Activities

Friday was an extremely wet and rainy day, but the shows went on. Saturday was cloudy, but the rain let up enough for some good entertainment. However, at 5 p.m., just as the local group The Neckties completed their set, the skies grew black and heavy gusts of wind blew into the park. Several umbrellas and tents were overturned and a vendor was treated for a minor injury caused by a collapsing stand. The hurricane winds, with rainfall, were brief and the shows and entertainment continued, with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts taking to the main stage at 9:30 p.m. The band performed a play list of popular hits, including “Crimson & Clover” and “I Love Rock n Roll.” Minutes following the headliners encore, the crowd was treated to a spectacular fireworks finale.

Saturday afternoon Dallas Police officers commented on the staffing involved for the evening event. A large attendance for the Joan Jett concert was expected because “Joan Jett fans will come, rain or shine.” A good crowd did attend and fans were not disappointed.

Its all about the kids

QueFest is a Charity Fund Raiser, sponsored by the Rowlett Exchange Club, that will be held July 2, 3 & 4, 2010 at Elgin B. Robertson Park on Lake Ray Hubbard.

Highlights of the event include:
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Live Music featuring well known local and national acts.
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BBQ Cook-off
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All your Favorite Fair Foods.
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Fireworks display on July 4th
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Childrens Area with Bounce Houses, Face Painting
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And Much More

Live Music Entertainment

July 2 – Jonny Lang
Grammy Award winning blues guitarist Jonny Lang started playing the guitar at the age of twelve, and released his first album when he was fourteen. He released the critically acclaimed multi-platinum album “Lie to Me” in January 1997 and earned his first Grammy nomination with the 1998 release “Wander This World”. Langs newest album, the gospel-influenced Turn Around, was released in 2006, and won Lang his first Grammy Award.

July 3 – Joan Jett
Best known for her work with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Their number one hit “I Love Rock and Roll” spent seven consecutive weeks in Billboards top spot. Jett has been working in the music industry since 1975 and has released fourteen studio albums and six compilations. Jett was a founding member of The Runaways along with drummer Sandy West. Micki Steele, Jackie Fox, Lita Ford, and Cherie Currie and is the executive producer for the film “The Runaways” which chronicles their career.

July 4 – Tracy Lawrence
With more than thirty singles on the Billboard country music charts and eight Number One hits Tracy Lawrence has become a fixture of the Country music landscape. Lawrence debuted with the album Sticks and Stones in 1991 which produced his first chart single and first Number One hit in its title track. Lawrence has released nine studio albums, three compilations, a live album, and a Christmas album.

Saturday, July 3
12:00 PM – Gates Open
2:15 PM – 7:00 PM – Local Entertainment
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Black Tie Dynasty
9:30 PM – 10:45 PM – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
10:45 PM – 11:05 PM – Fireworks

Sunday – 12:00 PM
2:15 PM – 7:00 PM – Local Entertainment
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Charlie Robison
9:30 PM – 10:45 PM – Tracy Lawrence
10:45 PM – 11:05 PM – Fireworks

General Admission: $8 – Adults and $6 – Children under 12
VIP Tickets $95
Onsite Parking $7 – Remote Parking $5
Tickets Available at the Gate

Visit the QueFest Event page for details on how to:
Volunteer for QueFest
Download a QueFest Brochure
Download a QueFest Sponsor Kit

All proceeds from QueFest support the programs of the Rowlett Exchange Club.

Rowlett Exchange Club – Celebrating 15 Years of Service to Rowlett and the Surrounding Communities!