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?
Can we bring in coolers?
Can I leave and re-enter?
No re-entry after 8:00P.M
Is there a lost and found?
How do I contact the festival?
You can contact us by email at saltcityrockandblues@gmail.com
SCRB Festival Health Policy
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?
How do I get to the Festival?
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