Annual Roctoberfest returning to downtown square

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It’s almost time to rock ‘n’ roll again in downtown Perryville!

Roctoberfest, hosted by EXP Productions at Hopi Lane, is returning to the square for a full evening of live music performed on three stages by 11 regional acts, classic cars, food, drinks, crafts and lots of family-friendly fun in downtown Perryville from 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, with three stages of live music.

Once again, this year, students from The Guitar Shop will open the show as The Hopi Lane players take the EXP Productions Main Stage from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to come out and support these young musicians as they showcase the many hours of hard work they’ve put in over the past year.

Following the Hopi Ln Players, the Deuce Denninger Band plays at 7:30 p.m., The OG’s at 8:30 p.m., and Negative Whiplash from 9:30 to 11 p.m.

Performing on The Warehouse Real Rock Stage will be Stone Koncepts at 7 p.m., Nobody's Darlings at 8 p.m., Static Hour at 9 p.m. and Emaciation at 10 p.m.

Bands performing on the Brass & Bone Acoustic Stage will be Umbra at 7 p.m., Logan Barnhill at 8 p.m., Jo Rambles at 9 p.m., and Melissa Pupillo at 10 p.m.

People can enjoy refreshments from the beer wagon and food truck and browse among the local artisans and vendors. Admission is free of charge, and all ages are welcome to attend.

Also, Heroes for Kids will be collecting donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tn.

For more information, visit the event page on Facebook or call The Guitar Shop at 573-517-4288.

The mission of EXP Productions at Hopi Ln. is to provide independent musicians with services including, but not limited to, recording, mixing, production, marketing, and promotion. Using its combined years of experience and expertise in the music business, EXP Productions seeks to help other musicians realize their goals in a professional setting.