Fired Up for OKCFEST

OKCFEST is back! Make a calendar note now for June 26-27 (Friday and Saturday), because you won’t want to miss the second iteration of downtown OKC’s music festival and party. Last year, more than 20,000 people took in the inaugural edition. This year, along with expanded musical offerings, there are a number of ticket options of which to take advantage, depending on your taste. Here’s what you need to know:

• The festival will take place downtown (centered around SW 2nd and Harvey) just west of the Chesapeake Energy Arena. (Good news: the street will be closed so you don’t have to worry about dodging mopeds or getting hit by an inattentive texting motorist whilst enjoying the festival.)
• There’s a “rock night” (Friday) and a “country night” (Saturday).
• Friday night artists include: Grace Potter, Better Than Ezra, Graham Colton, Drive-By Truckers, and… Sammy Hagar and The Circle!
• Saturday night artists include: Rascal Flatts; Hank Williams, Jr.; Clare Dunn; Lucas Hoge and Corey Kent White.
• You can buy one-night tickets ($55) or two-night passes ($95).
• Doors open at 4:30 p.m. each day with bands taking the stage at 5:00 p.m.
• Rock headliner Sammy Hagar and The Circle features Hagar, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, former Bus Boys guitarist Vic Johnson and Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.
• Like last year, all profits will go to charity.
• You might consider watching the @okcfest Twitter for deals.
• Get more info at http://okcfest.com/