THE 2024 ENTERTAINMENT ROSTER

Friday, August 30

     
6 pm to 7 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday near the RWE Clean Energy Stage!

The Great Shaddeni (aka Zach Shadden) performs magic and illusions that will blow you away!

 

 

 
     
     

Friday, August 30, 2024 7 pm on the RWE Clean Energy Stage!

Stone Cold Cowboys! Here comes the real deal. A genuine, authentic country band singing all the classics along with current top hit country favs. Shine up your boots and get your "going to town" hat out!

 

 

 

Saturday, August 31

     

Saturday, August 31, 2024 4 PM on the RWE Clean Energy Stage!

 
The 2023-2024 IHSA Class A State Champion Kewanee High School Boilermakers Band! They'll be marching in the hog days parade and then will stop by for a quick stand up concert afterwards!

     
     
     

Saturday, August 31, 2024 3:30 to 6:30 pm at the BBQ Music Tent!

Kaiden Leezer! The lines usually get long at the BBQ Tent about this time. We've brought in Kaiden to keep you entertained while you wait!

 

 
     
     

Saturday, August 31, 2024 4 pm to 6 pm at West Park!

Homestyle Acoustic! Kirk Wessler features well-known favorites from classic American singers and songwriters. Take a break from all that craft show/flea market browsing at the park and give a listen to some Homestyle Acoustic!
     
     
 

 

 

Saturday, August 31, 2024 7 PM on the RWE Clean Energy Stage!

Decade of Decadence! Can you believe it? We've corralled THE ultimate 80s party band and have them performing hog days Saturday night! DOD works day and night preparing for performances with incredible harmonies. THIS is gonna be AWESOME!
     

Sunday, September 1

     

Sunday, September 1, 2024 11 am to 2 pm at West Park!

Chris Stevens! The musical genre is called "the Blues" and it's the perfect way to begin Sunday's live entertainment at the craft show and flea market at West Park. Relax, maybe chill a bit, and enjoy the rich sounds of Chris Stevens!
     
 

 

 
     
Sunday, September 1, 2024 11 am to 2 pm at the BBQ Music Tent!

Ryan Smith! Guitar slinger and singer keeping you entertained as you enjoy the first chops and patties of the day at the hog days bbq!
 

 

 
     
     
Sunday, September 1, 2024  2 pm on the RWE Clean Energy Stage!
Kewanee Ministerial Association non-denominational  all-community Sunday service

     
     
 

 

 
Sunday, September 1, 2024 2 pm to 4 pm Downtown!
Jazz On the Side! These are all experienced, local musicians who have performed together at venues throughout the area for decades. We are honored that they are appearing at hog days!
     
     
     
Sunday, September 1, 2024 3 pm to 6 pm at West Park!
Lewis Knudsen! Lewis is a singer/songwriter based out of the Quad-Cities. His repertoire includes a lot of original compositions as well as fan favorites.
     
 

 

 
     
Sunday, September 1, 2024 3 pm to 6 pm at the BBQ Music Tent!
David Bertchtold & The Tucked-in T's! Founded in 2017, this group plays an eclectic mix of Country Blues, Acoustic Rock and Modern String Band.
 

 

 
     
     

Sunday, September 1, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Downtown!

Five Bridges Jazz Band! Making the Quad-Cities presence known at hog days, this group will be playing major league pieces of jazz in the Downtown area at the end of what we call "food row" on Tremont Street!
     
     
     
Sunday, September 1, 2024 7 PM on the RWE Clean Energy Stage!
Oh YES Band! Hey Chicago! Come on down and meet Kewanee Hog Days! The band plays the best of Rock n Roll and specializes in lots of audience interaction. As their tagline says, get ready for: Real. Fun. Live. Music.
     

Monday, September 2

     
Monday, September 2, 2024 12 noon to 2 pm at the BBQ Music Tent!
The Incredible 45s! It's the last day of this year's hog days celebration and what better way to wrap things up then with our favorite local "oldies" band. The 60s, 70s and 80s are alive and well forever with this group!
     

Here it comes! Installment #7 of Kewanee Hog Days Kid's Day! This last day of our end of summer celebration is dedicated to the youngsters with a variety of events just for them. They'll be operating either IN the People's National Bank parking lot or in the vicinity of Tremont and Second Streets. Sometimes the lines get long. Start practicing your Zen breathing now! Remember, ALL of the events listed below are absolutely FREE of charge (one of the reasons lines can be long!) so that you and the kids can enjoy without needing extra cash.

So Come on down! It's time for Kid's Day at Kewanee Hog Days!

     

Monday, September 2, 2024 12 noon and 2:30 pm shows in the People's Bank Lot!

It's the Incredible Circus Boy Bobby Hunt! Circus Boy unicycles, juggles, sings, tells jokes and will ride on the smallest bike in the world!  Shows at 12 noon and again at 2:30 pm. Designed for youngsters 12 and under.
     
     
     
 

11 am to 3 pm near Tremont and Second Streets!

Kiddie Tractor Pull! Let's see who can pull the most on our kiddie sized tractors!

     
     
     
11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot!       
Four Seasons Rock Climbing Wall! Harnessed and supervised by professional staff at all times, let's see if you can make it to the top of the rock. Bragging rights included if you do!
     
     
     
  11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot!
Kewanee Fire Dept Meet n Greet n LEARN! It can be fun to learn some basics of what to do in an emergency. Plus, you can also get to know and schmooze with some of our emergency responders at the same time!
     
     
     
11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot!  
Ms Fancy Paints & the Color Crew! Let's just touch that face up a little, shall we?
     
 

 

 
     
  11 am to 3 pm near Tremont and Second Streets!
Miller's Petting Zoo! Okay, what's more "feel good" than a bunch of cuddly little animals? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! The petting zoo is free, however, there is a small charge if you'd like a cup of feed as you get up close and personal with your favorite four-legged friend!
     
     
     
11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot!  
Adam Belmares Caricatures! Capturing the whimsical, fun side of you. Do I really look like that? Well, yeah, kinda, sorta!
     

 

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