Rock the Country will take place Saturday, Aug. 8th & Sunday Aug. 9th at the Barry Expo Center. General Admission parking lots open at noon each day, with performances to begin at 2:30pm and end around 11:15pm. Camping for this event begins Friday and campers will leave by 12:00pm Monday.
Upwards of 15,000 are expected to attend daily. Local Emergency Management and law Enforcement agencies are taking proactive steps to ensure traffic flow and community safety before, during and after the event.
Residents and visitors shoul be prepared for traffic delays, and back-ups are expected into Middleville and Hastings on M-37 Highway.
Routing information will be shared in advance through County Social Media, Facebook and Instagram and local media outlets.
Drivers are asked to follow all posted signs and obey law enforcement instructions to ensure emergency routes remain open and accesible.
Some neighbors, especially those in Cul-de-sacs, may experience restricted access during peak event hours 8am to noon and 4pm to 10pm Friday. Saturday & Sunday 8am to 2pm and 11:30pm to 1:30am. Monday 8am to 12pm. Community members are encouraged to sign-up for RAVE alerts, which provide real time updates via text or email. To sign-up for RAVE alerts, text ROCK to 226787. For event information call 269-305-5483.
For more information and to sign up for local alerts visit www.facebook.com/BarryCountyEMD
