Dec 03 2016
17th Annual Culture to Culture Rock-a-Thon

17th Annual Culture to Culture Rock-a-Thon

Presented by John G. Riley Center & Museum of African-American History and Culture at The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park

The John G. Riley Center/Museum will hold its Annual Culture to Culture Holiday Rock-A-Thon Celebration on Saturday December 3, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cascades Park, which is located directly adjacent to the Riley Center/Museum. The Rock-a-Thon is the museum’s annual rocking chair marathon and membership drive that supports annual operations and upkeep of the historic Riley House. The family-friendly event also serves as a prelude to the City’s Annual Winter Festival & Celebration of Lights and features performances from some of Tallahassee’s most notable arts and cultural organizations.

Over the past seventeen years, the Rock-a-Thon has become an integral part of our community’s holiday tradition. Support and participation in the event helps to further the Riley Museum’s efforts to restore, preserve and commemorate the cultural heritage and rich diversity of the Tallahassee community.

The event and will be held at Cascades Park and feature live performances on the amphitheater stage, free guided tours of the Riley Museum and Smokey Hollow Village, children’s activities, as well as a holiday marketplace with a fantastic assortment of handcrafted merchandise and food to fulfill all your holiday shopping needs. With an array of cultural enrichment, special holiday treats and plenty of food + food trucks, the Rock-a-Thon is the best place to stop, shop, sit and enjoy some of Tallahassee’s best and brightest!  96.1FM Jamz radio personality, the world-famous Joe Bullard, will emcee this fun-filled family event and a very special guest from the North Pole is expected to make an appearance for both the young and the young at heart!

For further information and/or event details feel free to contact the John G. Riley Center/Museum by phone at (850) 681-7881 or by email at info@rileymuseum.org.

Admission Info

Free

Dates & Times

2016/12/03 - 2016/12/03

Location Info

The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park

1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Parking Info