Benefit concert is Friday and Saturday in Petersburg


Staff report

PETERSBURG

The Niki Feezle Cystic Fibrosis Explosion of Hope fifth annual benefit concert will be Friday and Saturday at Buffalo Hollow, 51367 Dickson Road.

Gates open at 3 p.m. each day. Two-day ticket cost is $30, and one day is $20. Camping is an additional $15 per night.

Musical performances will be provided throughout the weekend. Friday entertainment includes an opening ceremony from 5 to 5:15 p.m.; Rue the Day, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.; The River’s Own, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Hillbilly Way, 7:45 to 9:15 p.m.; and 1000 Horses, 9:30 to 11 p.m.

On Saturday, there will be an opening ceremony from 5 to 5:15 p.m.; Cody Gibson, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.; Christian Beck Band, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Branch and Dean, 7:45 to 9:15 p.m.; and Bucky Covington, 9:30 to 11 p.m.

There also will be a car, truck and bike show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Non Stop will perform, and there will be a special appearance from the stars of the TV show “Fat N’ Furious: Rolling Thunder.”

There will be fireworks both nights provided by F&V Fireworks.

All proceeds from the event benefit families impacted by cystic fibrosis. Tickets are available online at www.nikifeezlefoundation.com.