Schedule announced for Simply Slavic festival in downtown Youngstown

The full entertainment schedule has been released for the Simply Slavic Festival in downtown Youngstown.

The festival will take place at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre kicking off at 5 p.m. Friday, June 13 and lasting until 11:50 p.m. Saturday, June 14 and will feature authentic Slavic food and drinks, a Slavic marketplace and heritage tent, live music and cultural traditions and ceremonies.

Admission to the festival is $5 for adults and free for children age 12 and younger.

A complete guide to entertainment and activities on both days can be found below.

FRIDAY:

- 5 p.m.: Performance from Od Srca Adult Tamburtizans 

- 6 p.m.: Parade of Flags and opening ceremony

- 6:30 p.m.: Live music from Bob Kravos and The Boys in the Band

- 9 p.m.: Live music from Youngstown's Houseband

SATURDAY:

- 12:00 p.m.: Gates open

- 12:15 p.m.: Parade of Flags and blessing of the food

- 1 p.m.: Live music from ZAPS

- 2 p.m.: Live music from Rex Taneri Orchestra

- 3:15 p.m.: Live music from Living Traditions Folk Ensemble

- 4:05 p.m.: Performance from St. Nicholas Russian Youth Dance Group

- 5:00 p.m.: Live music from Selo Croation Ensemble

- 6 p.m.: Live music from Harmonia

- 8:30 p.m.: Live music from Chardon Polka Band

- 10:30 p.m.: Vatra lighting ceremony along with a jam session and dance celebration

A new addition to the festival this year includes strolling musicians including Nocne Sove, Mikey Dee, George Batyi and Bob Buzecan of the Chardon Polka Band.