Uncle Kracker Headlines Wheeling Island Eats & Beats Festival
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Uncle Kracker Headlines Wheeling Island Eats & Beats Festival
WHEELING - Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack invites guests to enjoy an unforgettable day of food, music and entertainment on Saturday, Oct. 10, as the annual Eats & Beats Festival returns from 1-9 p.m., followed by a live performance from Uncle Kracker in The Showroom.
The free, family-friendly outdoor portion of the event will transform the Wheeling Island parking lot into a celebration of fall featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, games, food trucks, live racing and special promotions throughout the day.
Festival entertainment starts at 1 p.m. and includes performances by DJ Daner, Luke Burkhardt, Full Circle Band and Nathan King, providing a full afternoon and evening of live music leading up to the night’s headline concert.
As the festival concludes, the excitement moves indoors as Uncle Kracker takes the stage in Wheeling Island’s Showroom. Known for chart-topping hits including "Follow Me," "Smile" and "Drift Away," Uncle Kracker has built a loyal fan base with his signature blend of country, rock, pop and rap influences. Fans can expect an energetic performance filled with crowd favorites and singalong anthems.
Doors for the concert open at 8 p.m., with the show beginning at 9 p.m. Tickets tot he Uncle Kracker show start at $25 and are available through Ticketmaster and at the Wheeling Island front desk. The concert is for guests 21 and over and a valid photo ID will be required to enter the casino Showroom.
"Oct. 10 is shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment days of the year at Wheeling Island," said David Morris, director of marketing. "From a full day of food, family fun and live music at Eats & Beats to an evening concert in The Showroom with Uncle Kracker, there will be something for everyone to enjoy."
Event Highlights include:
– Live Racing: Guests can enjoy the excitement of live greyhound racing during the festival.
– Food Trucks and Vendors: Festival-goers can enjoy a wide variety of local food trucks and vendors throughout the event, including festival favorites, specialty foods, sweets, craft vendors and more.
– Truck Bucks and Casino Offers: Guests can take advantage of Truck Bucks and special casino promotions, including Free Play, Match Play, point-earning opportunities and festival giveaways.
– Souvenir Cups and Beer Garden: Guests 21 and older can enjoy festival drink specials, including 16-ounce souvenir collectible cups available for purchase.
– Exciting Giveaways and Prizes: Wheeling Island will host giveaways and promotional offers throughout the event, including festival-themed ball caps and T-shirts while supplies last.
– Free Family Activities for All Ages: Carnival rides, games, inflatables, face painting, caricatures and other activities will provide fun for the whole family.
For more information and updates, visit Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack’s social media pages or website at www.wheelingisland.com.