Celebrate Amherst Block Party is Wednesday 10/4!

Downtown Amherst is throwing a party so big they have to close the streets! The Amherst Block Party. A playground for all ages. Half a mile of food, fun and music. Wednesday, October 4, 5 to 9 pm, rain or shine, from the center of town to Kendrick Park. 25 restaurants serving in the streets. Circus performers. Basketball, martial arts and gymnastics demos.

Plus all this FREE LOCAL LIVE MUSIC! Thanks to our sponsors, Cowls Building Supply and Lia Auto Group!

The River Stage
5pm Trailer Park – A ten-legged rock and roll machine powered by rock and roll guitar, bass, drums, and twin tenor saxophones.
6:30 pm Glass House– Rock and roll.
7:50 pm Banish Misfortune – Traditional music from Ireland, via Western Mass.

Hits 943 Stage on the Futurliner
5-9pm DJ Kaliis spins great party music, plus Karaoke Roulette – inviting you on stage to spin, sing and WIN!

Full event details: http://www.amherstdowntown.com/events/amherstblockparty/

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