A new spin on an existing festival, FunkFest celebrates the music generated over the years by influential legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players.

This year's FunkFest will feature Sugarfoot's Ohio Players, the Dazz Band, and Con Funk Shon.

Sugarfoot's Ohio Players

Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid-to late-1960’s when African-American musicians blended soul music, soulful jazz, and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Funk music was a major influence on the development of 1970’s disco music, and has even impacted house music and hip-hop. 

Con Funk Shon

Dazz Band

FunkFest features bands in free concerts on the 24th Street Stage. Food, merchandise, and dance contests all contribute to a festive, “funky” vibe in the park!

Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, August 27
8:00pm-10:45pm, Sugarfoot's Ohio Players

Saturday, August 28
7:30pm-8:45pm, Dazz Band
9:15pm-10:30pm, Con Funk Shon