WATERVILLE, OHIO — The City of Waterville invites the community to celebrate the start of Roche de Boeuf weekend with Rock de Roche, a free concert taking place Friday, September 18th at Parker Square in Waterville’s Riverfront Park.
The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will feature live music from The Bridges, a well known Toledo area classic and modern rock cover band that has become a favorite at outdoor concert series across Northwest Ohio, including Hensville Live! and Party in the Park. The band takes the stage at 7:00 p.m. and will perform until 10:00 p.m., bringing a high energy mix of rock anthems and crowd favorites to the riverfront.
“Rock de Roche is about bringing our community together to celebrate everything that makes Waterville special, right along the banks of the Maumee,” said Mayor Tim Pedro. “It’s a great way to kick off Roche de Boeuf weekend and enjoy a free night of music with friends and neighbors.”
Admission to Rock de Roche is completely free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of music, food, and community spirit in the heart of downtown Waterville.
This year’s event will also help raise awareness and support for the Save the Bridge Association, an organization dedicated to preserving one of Waterville’s most treasured landmarks.
Rock de Roche follows the Run De Boeuf 5K, hosted earlier that evening by Second Sole Perrysburg, Toledo Race Services, and Waterville Troop 101. Race day registration and check in opens at 5:00 p.m. at Parker Square. All skill levels are welcome, and participants will receive a specialty Roche de Boeuf finisher’s award. Race details and online registration are available at RunSignUp.com/RDB.
Together, the Run De Boeuf 5K and Rock de Roche concert set the stage for Roche de Boeuf Day, Waterville’s signature community celebration held the following day.
Event Details
Rock de Roche Free Concert
Date: Friday, September 18th
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Live Band (The Bridges): 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Parker Square, Waterville Riverfront Park Admission: Free
For more information on Rock de Roche, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/1J17qjyf61/