‘RetroFest’ returns to downtown Charleston for fourth year
PRESS RELEASE:
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Bring on the nostalgia! The fourth annual RetroFest will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 11 AM-10 PM at City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers Street, in downtown Charleston.
“We are excited to announce that RetroFest is back and better than ever,” says Joe “JK the DJ” Kerner, event organizer and host. “We’ve got a stacked lineup of music, vendors, food and drink options and all day entertainment. This is going to be a day to remember, and it’s all for a good cause. So, come on out and celebrate music, art and community with us!”
RetroFest is a family-friendly event that is free to attend. Profits raised will go towards supporting the RetroFest Foundation’s community arts and scholarship programs, including education and youth engagement initiatives.
1980s rock tribute act, Hair Supply, is headlining the event and will perform at 7:30 PM. Other entertainers include Comedy Magician Joey Stepp, stiltwalker KiriA, dynamic flow artist and aerialist Cozmic Wonderlan, one man groove machine Wirejam, three-piece pop/rock band Analog Boy and solo artist Lee Dean. A variety of food and retail vendors will also be on-site, and there will be games, giveaways and contests held throughout the day.
Retrofest is sponsored by Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC; Moses Auto Group and The Beverage Market. For more information about the event, visit retrofestwv.com or facebook.com/retrofestwv.
About Retrofest Foundation: The mission of RetroFest Foundation is to host an annual festival that celebrates music, arts, and community while building awareness and funding for entertainment and exercise programs that benefit inner-city youth of Charleston. Our festival provides a fun and engaging event for the community to enjoy, featuring vendors, music, and arts, while promoting the importance of physical activity and wellness. Our ultimate goal is to provide access to these programs for children in our community, promoting physical and emotional well-being.
