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Willoughby Hills Announces Fourth Annual Music Fest for Aug. 15
Willoughby Hills will host its fourth Music Fest on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the grounds of the city’s Community Center at 35400 Chardon Road. The event, which has grown from its 2022 debut as Rock N Roll Day, will feature five local bands—High Horse, The BeSides, The Shizz, Pieces of Eight and Sumrada—alongside a selection of food trucks.
City Council member Joe Jarmuszkiewicz said the festival’s planning is “pretty well set” and that volunteers are still needed. Positions and time slots can be signed up for at signupgenius.com/go. Jarmuszkiewicz added that residents who cannot volunteer are welcome to attend and enjoy “a great day of music, food and friendship.” The Community Center’s event space is available for public use, and the city’s website lists the address and contact information for the venue.
The lineup reflects the festival’s goal of broadening musical genres beyond its original rock focus. High Horse, a local indie‑rock outfit, will open the program, followed by The BeSides, The Shizz, Pieces of Eight and Sumrada. Food trucks will provide a range of options throughout the day. The festival also continues the tradition of interactive attractions that were added in previous years, such as a dunk tank that allowed attendees to dunk city or school officials—Michael Bonick, Principal of the School of Innovation, participated last year—and TeenTopia, a game area sponsored by OnyxGym that offered mini‑golf and life‑size pong.
The festival’s origins trace back to 2022, when the city celebrated its first event, then called Rock N Roll Day, in honor of long‑time Cleveland musician Michael Stanley. Stanley, who died in 2021, was a prominent figure in the region’s music scene. The inaugural festival featured speakers who paid tribute to his legacy. After more than two years of planning, the city renamed the event Music Fest to accommodate a wider array of musical styles.
Willoughby Hills, a suburb of Cleveland in Lake County, Ohio, has a population of about 10,000 residents. The city’s participation in regional cultural events, such as the Music Fest, reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen community ties and provide residents with accessible entertainment. The festival’s schedule, set for Saturday, Aug. 15, is part of a broader trend of small‑town music festivals that aim to showcase local talent while offering family‑friendly activities.
The event is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the Community Center’s grounds serving as the venue. The city’s website lists the address and contact information for the venue. The festival’s organizers have not announced ticket pricing, suggesting that the event is free to the public.
In summary, Willoughby Hills’ fourth Music Fest will take place on Aug. 15 at the Community Center, featuring five local bands, food trucks, and interactive attractions such as a dunk tank and TeenTopia. City Council member Joe Jarmuszkiewicz encourages residents to volunteer or attend, and the festival continues the city’s tradition of celebrating local music and community spirit.
City Council member Joe Jarmuszkiewicz said the festival’s planning is “pretty well set” and that volunteers are still needed. Positions and time slots can be signed up for at signupgenius.com/go. Jarmuszkiewicz added that residents who cannot volunteer are welcome to attend and enjoy “a great day of music, food and friendship.” The Community Center’s event space is available for public use, and the city’s website lists the address and contact information for the venue.
The lineup reflects the festival’s goal of broadening musical genres beyond its original rock focus. High Horse, a local indie‑rock outfit, will open the program, followed by The BeSides, The Shizz, Pieces of Eight and Sumrada. Food trucks will provide a range of options throughout the day. The festival also continues the tradition of interactive attractions that were added in previous years, such as a dunk tank that allowed attendees to dunk city or school officials—Michael Bonick, Principal of the School of Innovation, participated last year—and TeenTopia, a game area sponsored by OnyxGym that offered mini‑golf and life‑size pong.
The festival’s origins trace back to 2022, when the city celebrated its first event, then called Rock N Roll Day, in honor of long‑time Cleveland musician Michael Stanley. Stanley, who died in 2021, was a prominent figure in the region’s music scene. The inaugural festival featured speakers who paid tribute to his legacy. After more than two years of planning, the city renamed the event Music Fest to accommodate a wider array of musical styles.
Willoughby Hills, a suburb of Cleveland in Lake County, Ohio, has a population of about 10,000 residents. The city’s participation in regional cultural events, such as the Music Fest, reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen community ties and provide residents with accessible entertainment. The festival’s schedule, set for Saturday, Aug. 15, is part of a broader trend of small‑town music festivals that aim to showcase local talent while offering family‑friendly activities.
The event is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the Community Center’s grounds serving as the venue. The city’s website lists the address and contact information for the venue. The festival’s organizers have not announced ticket pricing, suggesting that the event is free to the public.
In summary, Willoughby Hills’ fourth Music Fest will take place on Aug. 15 at the Community Center, featuring five local bands, food trucks, and interactive attractions such as a dunk tank and TeenTopia. City Council member Joe Jarmuszkiewicz encourages residents to volunteer or attend, and the festival continues the city’s tradition of celebrating local music and community spirit.
