There’s a free public concert coming to Oro Valley — an event that pays tribute to first responders, active duty military, veterans, and Gold Star families.
On Sunday, November 10, the annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes festival is taking place at James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia, beginning at 1 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.). Awesome music, excellent atmosphere, and tasty food and drinks are what you can expect at this year’s event.
Rockin’ 4 Heroes was founded in 2021 by Michael and Bonnie Quinn to honor the first responder community (paramedics, police, doctors, and nurses) for the care they provided to their late son PJ during his battle with cancer.
To pair with the live music and entertainment — Lexington Lab Band headlines and Mark Miller Band opens — there’s going to be at least 10 food vendors dishing out the goods.
Participating Food Vendors
- B&G Chicago Dogs
- DC Jumbie
- Hifalutin
- Haus of Brats
- Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
- Churros El Rey
- Bar Down Nutrition
- Fork & Fire
- Rock’in Pop Kettle Corn
- Nautical Bowls
Rockin’ 4 Heroes is free to attend, but the organizers ask everyone to register because it helps them plan/ensure there is enough food, drinks, space, and services to accommodate.
You can also donate online if you can’t attend the charity event.
James D. Kriegh Park is located at 23 W. Calle Concordia. For more information and to register for your free spot at the show, visit rockin4heroes.org.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
