Salt City Rock & Blues FAQs

General Festival Information

Where and what time do the gates open each day?

 LaborFest

Saturday August 30, 2025
First Street Beach (Douglas Park)  12:00P.M.

What accessibility accommodations are available at the event?

Handicapped Parking, restrooms and wheel chair accessible seating will be available.

Can we bring in coolers?

No. Coolers or any outside food or drink are not allowed.

Can I leave and re-enter?

No re-entry after 8:00P.M

Is there a lost and found?

Yes, the Lost and Found will be at the Main Gate.

How do I contact the festival?

You can contact us by email at saltcityrockandblues@gmail.com 

SCRB Festival Health Policy

We follow CDC recommendations. At this time masks are recommended, but optional.

Permitted items.

  • Portable chairs
  • Blankets
  • Only a clear Ziploc bag can be brought in with personal items. 

Prohibited items? (Laborfest)

  • Weapons of any kind.  Concealed weapons are not allowed regardless of whether the  holder has a valid CCW permit. 
  • Coolers
  • Alcohol 
  • Drugs of any kind, including cannabis
  • Backpacks
  • Purses
  • Umbrellas, beach or otherwise
  • No re-entry after 8 PM 

 

Parade Information

When is the Laborfest parade?

  • The Laborfest parade will be held on Saturday, August 30st, 2025 and starts at 12:30p.m.

 

Where is the route?

  • The parade route starts at the Manistee Armory and ends at the Manistee Lions Pavilion. 

 

Can anyone participate in the parade?

  • Yes, just meet at the Manistee Armory and find a Salt City Rock and Blues representative and they will set you up. 

 

Lineup & Schedule

Who are all of the artists?

 LaborFest2025

AFTERNOON
1:00 Nick Veine
2:00 Duke and the Studebakers
3:00 RPM
4:00 Sufferin’ Suckotash

5:00-6:00 Break

EVENING
6:00-7:30 Salt City All-Stars, Salt City All Star with guest musicians
7:45-9:15 Pajamas
9:30-11:00 North Manitou Trucking Co. 

I’m a band/artist. How can I play the festival?

Please use the contact form on our website. Send any videos/audio links for our review.

Is there a schedule for performances?

View the Laborfest schedule here.

Will there be kids programming this year?

LaborFest is an all-ages event.

Travel Information

Are there Hotel packages?

TBD

How do I get to the Festival?

The location is Douglas Park, First Street Beach -Manistee, MI- Right by the Lion.

Will shuttles be available?

Yes- Shuttles from our own Manistee Dial-A-Ride will be available free of charge for both SOTW and LaborFest?

Ticket Information

When do tickets go on sale?

LaborFest

Pre-Sale begins May 22nd. 

Where can I purchase my tickets?

.$You can purchase tickets locally at Sports Ink Surroundings in Manistee. ( Tickets are $15.00.  You must bring exact amount and it is cash only) 

Tickets can also be purchased online for $15 advance + processing fees or at the gate for: $20.00

Children under 5 FREE

AVAILABLE SOON

 

Do I have to be 21 to purchase tickets?

 LaborFest is an all ages event.

Who do I contact if I have issues purchasing tickets online?

Please email saltcityrockandblues@gmail.com