2021 Entertainment Schedule
All entertainment events are free unless otherwise specified.
Friday—September 24, 2021
5:15 pm — GRAND PARADE
Come out and line the streets of Walkerton as we kick off Falloween Fest 2021 with the Grand Parade! Bands, school groups, public figures, local businesses and more will wind their way from Urey Middle School to the Campus of John Glenn High School on Friday evening.
Sponsored by Walkerton Chamber of Commerce
5:15 pm — GRAND PARADE
Come out and line the streets of Walkerton as we kick off Falloween Fest 2021 with the Grand Parade! Bands, school groups, public figures, local businesses and more will wind their way from Urey Middle School to the Campus of John Glenn High School on Friday evening.
Sponsored by Walkerton Chamber of Commerce
7:30pm - 9:30pm - Acoustically Speaking (band) - Entertainment Tent
Acoustically Speaking is honored to be the lead-off entertainment for the 2021 Falloween Fest! This band labels itself the best acoustic band in the land. The group plays a unique blend of 80's/90's/current alternative rock and classic rock gems form the past 60 years. The Acoustically Speaking line-up for Falloween Fest will consist of veteran musicians (From L-R) Jason Edwards (Guitar/Vocals) of Munster, Mitch Barnes (Percussion/Vocals) of Culver, Eric Shade (Bass/Vocals) of Whiting, and Lawrence Roberts (Guitar/Vocals) of Chicago. Be ready to groove to the likes of Tom Petty, Guns N Roses, Matchbox 20, Mellencamp, Prince and more!
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Saturday—September 25, 2021
12:30pm & 2:45pm - Puppet Laser Show - High School Auditorium
1pm - 2:30pm - Sentimental Journey (band) - Entertainment Tent
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1:30pm - Magic Show & Escape Stunts by Kalita Master of Magic and Escape - High School Auditorium
3pm - John Glenn High School Show Choirs - Entertainment Tent
The Steve Foresman Band is made up of several John Glenn High School alumni who have been playing together for over 20 years. The band plays a wide variety of music, but weights heavily on classic rock. The band has performed in recent years many tributes to such great artists as the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Chuck Berry, The Band, and Doo-Wop.
5pm - Steve Foresman Band - Entertainment Tent
7:30pm - 9:30pm - Whistle Pigs (band) - Entertainment Tent
The Whistle Pigs Dance Band continues the tradition of versatile musical offerings. Contemporary music, Classic rock, Jazz, Rhythm and blues. It's hard to fit the Whistle Pigs into a single category. Entertaining Michiana audiences of all ages since 1993, these entertainers provide a polished and exciting musical experience. The Whistle Pigs seven-piece dance band is a close-knit family of musicians who have performed with such groups as The Temptations, South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Charlie Daniels, Roomful of Blues, Jim Schwall, Electric Amish, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Mack, Pinetop Perkins, Bobby Vinton, Mary Wilson, The Supremes, The Birds, Lonnie Brooks, War, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Atlanta Rhythm Section and America. Guitarist and vocalist Steve Whaley adds the right mix of rock and blues styling to complement the powerful lead vocals and aggressive guitar playing of Jamie Miller, Johnny B, Gayden brings the groovin' bass line to the front, while versatile drummer Dan Degucz rounds out the group.
The Common Prairie Dog Brass section features Josh Kaser on trumpet, Ed Lotter on trombone and Eric Atkins on saxophone. Their original charts reflect the sounds of The Blues Brothers, Tower of Power, The Brain Setzer Orchestra and the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
The Common Prairie Dog Brass section features Josh Kaser on trumpet, Ed Lotter on trombone and Eric Atkins on saxophone. Their original charts reflect the sounds of The Blues Brothers, Tower of Power, The Brain Setzer Orchestra and the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
9:45 pm - Fireworks!
This great tradition will continue in the 2021 year with a spectacular display of Fireworks. The best place for viewing the show is from the Carnival. Enjoy time with family and friends as you view this amazing firework show!
This great tradition will continue in the 2021 year with a spectacular display of Fireworks. The best place for viewing the show is from the Carnival. Enjoy time with family and friends as you view this amazing firework show!