(Garland/Rowlett) With headliner acts like American Idol finalist Jason Castro of Rockwall and Houston-born country artist John Slaughter, the Rowlett Exchange Club’s second annual QueFest celebration is expected to draw large crowds to Firewheel Town Center in Garland on Labor Day weekend.
The nonprofit organization’s two-day charity event combines non-stop, sizzling hot entertainment with fair food favorites and world class Texas barbecue. Funds raised will help support child abuse prevention, including Exchange Club service projects like Cyber Tip Line Education, Time Out Teddy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Education, and the Blue Ribbon Campaign.
With great food like Fletcher’s Corny Dogs, a great cause, children’s activities, and a growing musical line-up, QueFest 2011 means fun for the whole family.
Gates will open at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4. John Slaughter will perform Saturday evening; Jason Castro will take the stage on Sunday. Check quefest.org for additional updates as information becomes available.
General admission will be $10 for adults. Children under 11 will be admitted free, as will active duty military personnel, with ID. There will be a $5 charge for parking.
Order tickets online at quefest.org or call the QueFest hotline at 469-366-7302.
Firewheel Town Center is located at 245 Cedar Sage Drive in Garland.
Sponsors include Firewheel Town Center, DART, Heritage Christian Academy, Massage Envy, Rusty Wallis Honda Volkswagen, Verizon FIOS and Milestone Electric.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to volunteer, visit rowlettexchangeclub.org.
Exchange is an all-volunteer, national service organization for men and women who want to serve their community, develop leadership skills and enjoy new friendships. The Noon Exchange Club of Rowlett meets at noon on the first and third Thursday of each month at Islamorada at Bass Pro Shops. However, there are no meetings scheduled for August.
Information and photos contributed by Heidi Vento with the Rowlett Exchange Club.
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