By Kate Bartlett
Lakewood Community Development Corporation (LCDC) is excited to announce Rock the Lake, a free summer concert series at Hartley Park in Lakewood, NY. The series kicks off on July 6 from 2-5pm with 4 concerts on consecutive Sundays through August 24. Guests are invited to enjoy a casual, family-friendly afternoon, from their boat or on the shore, with plenty of room to relax, dance, and enjoy summer on the lake. Food trucks will be available on site.
Michelle Turner, event coordinator representing LCDC, is excited to see this inaugural event come to fruition. “It’s been a long road of planning,” says Michelle. “We are looking forward to welcoming locals and visitors alike to enjoy music on Lake Chautauqua. Our goal is to bring the community together in celebration of summer, and attract new visitors to the wonderful Lakewood community. We have many wonderful boutiques, shops and restaurants here, and invite everyone to stroll our streets and discover our local businesses.”
The concerts will take place in Hartley Park, a beautiful lakeside green space with two tiers and plenty of room for guests to spread out. The stage will be placed on the lower portion of the park, on the beach near the water, so boaters will be able to view the concert as well. “This park is the perfect venue for these concerts,” says Michelle. “The stage will be viewable on all four sides, so everyone on land, or on boat, will have a great view. We have public dock space, and invite boaters to come out and enjoy the concerts.”
The Park provides a family-friendly atmosphere for guests of all ages. Food trucks will be on site for local flavor, including Mystic Smoke BBQ, Bucket Brigade Pizza Company (July 6), Tita’s Dogs (July 27, Aug 10 & 24), and Chachy’s Lemonades (July 27, Aug 10 & 24th). Each concert will be held from 2 -5pm, allowing guests to enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the lake. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and their best summer vibes.
six-seater street-legal golf cart valued at $16,000. Tickets will be sold at each
concert, $10 each, 3/$20, must be 18+ to enter.
Throughout the summer, LCDC will be selling raffle tickets to win a Bintelli six-seater street-legal golf cart valued at $16,000. Tickets will be sold at each concert, $10 each, 3/$20, must be 18+ to enter. “This is an incredible prize,” says Michelle. “We are so excited to have this raffle, and give it to someone in the community!” The cart is currently wrapped in ‘Rock the Lake’ advertising, helping to promote the event.
The series kicks off on July 6th with a Country Show featuring national recording artist Tyler Rich, Sean Patrick McGraw & the James’s, also featuring The Dryes from Nashville. “This show will be absolutely incredible; a great kickoff event,” says Michelle. “All of these acts are from Nashville, and they’re the real deal, with several well-known songs. They’re each reputable in their own regards, but together it’s going to be an unforgettable afternoon of country music.”
July 27 brings Hollywood Nights Bob Seger Experience with opening act Interstate Daydream. “This New Jersey based band played in our area recently, and they’re thrilled to be returning. They’re fantastic, and have an incredible opening band.
On August 10, the Rat Pack Show performs with a Barbra Streisand Tribute. “You don’t want to miss this band,” says Michelle. “They look the part and they bring an incredible energy to the stage. If you close your eyes, you could be convinced it’s the real deal.”
The series closes out on August 24 with Brass Transit Chicago Tribute with opening act Furious George. “Brass Transit is an incredible tribute band from Montreal, with a remarkable three-person acoustic opening act.” The golf cart will be raffled off at this last concert, anticipated around 4pm.
Michelle and the LCDC team are thankful for the community support and the sponsors for the event. “We are so incredibly grateful to our sponsors. Without them this event wouldn’t be possible. When I brought this idea to the LCDC, I knew we could make it happen, if we could get sponsors. We’re so thankful to those who have stepped up to sponsor this wonderful event to promote our community.”
Sponsors include Artone Furniture by Design, Borsari Food Co, CLPOA, Chautauqua County, Chautauqua Business Advisors, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Cattaraugus County Bank, Community Bank, Churchill Family, Dave Warren Auto Group, Gren Distributing, Harbor Hotels, Hopes Windows, JMI, Kent Family, Kinetic, Lakeshore Builders, Lake Shore Paving, Lineweaver Financial, The Matric Group, SCFCU, Sensible Sales & Leasing, Stellar Technology, Ulrich Fabrication, Van Buren Drive-In and Activities Center, Village of Lakewood, Chris McGowan, Jamestown Awning, Media One Group
For more information, visit https://lcdcny.org/ and follow on Facebook @lcdcny and Instagram @lcdc_wny for updates, show details and participate in giveaways leading up to the show. No tickets or registration are required.
Caption: Throughout the summer, LCDC will be selling raffle tickets to win a Bintelli six-seater street-legal golf cart valued at $16,000. Tickets will be sold at each concert, $10 each, 3/$20, must be 18+ to enter.