Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 2:00pm-11:00pm
East Federal Street, Downtown Youngstown
Youngstown State University Penguin Productions is proud to announce the tenth annual FEDERAL FRENZY on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This year, the event will take place on East Federal Street with Penguin City Brewery and the Youngstown Flea. The streets and buildings will be filled with vendors, food trucks, live artistry, interactive activities, and performances by local, regional, and national acts. This family-friendly music and arts festival is a celebration of the many talents of Youngstown State University and the greater Youngstown community.
LINEUP
The event will feature performances by 26 musical acts on two indoor stages and two outdoor stages.
The Penguin Productions main stage, located on East Federal Street, will host event headliner BULLY, an alternative artist from Nashville who has played shows all across the United States and has opened for artists including Pixies, Jawbreaker and The Mountain Goats.
Performances on the main stage kick off with The Knockouts at 2:15 p.m., followed by Hywater, Wine & Spirit, Yacobucci, Madame Marlowe, Katy Robinson and the Wanderers, and GONERS, before BULLY takes the stage at 10:00 p.m. to close out the night.
The Summit FM will sponsor the second outdoor stage, which will be located in the Penguin City Brewing Company parking lot and headlined by JD Eicher. This stage will feature an eclectic mix of artists including Easton Union, Angie Haze, Riley Burke Band, Black Wolf & the Thief and Big Pop.
The Jambar Student Media Stage, located in the Pollock Ballroom at Penguin City Brewing Company, will host music alongside the HELMS Foundation interactive art project. Attendees are invited to design tiles that will be included in a mural at the Dave Grohl Alley attraction, located on Main Street in downtown Warren, Ohio.
This stage will feature artists Ohayo, Drake Morris, Dave Buker, Lauren Brabson, Andrew Slater & the Wickies and Nick Aducci.
The Platt! Stage in the Penguin City taproom includes another lineup of local acts including Wednesday Demonstration, Phatz Elliot, The Crxssing, Franklin Dead Rose and The Berrys.
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VOLUNTEERS
Would you like to get involved? Click to sign up to be a volunteer at FEDERAL FRENZY!
All day-of-event volunteers will receive a t-shirt with the Federal Frenzy promotional artwork! If you have any questions, please contact Penguin Productions Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Ani at mcani@student.ysu.edu.
VENDOR MARKET
Check out the #FleaAtFrenzy, a Market for Makers Powered by the Youngstown Flea from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shop around with local vendors including 1054 Designs, thee cherokee child, Bella Amica Casual Boutique, Doods & Bandanas, John Doe, Refreshed Thrift Pop, Destined La Moda, A&R Designs, Wonder Lust Concepts, The Crocheting Professor, Gingerly Suds & Such, Rust Belt Soapwerks, Happy Honey Bee Co., Shea-Mergency, Gina’s Candles & Melts, Sunny Scents, My Beverly Jewelry, Ethereal Creations, Midnight Violets In Clay, Linked By Giulz, Jo Jane Creations, The Serendipitous Find, Mr. Chickapee’s, Kenzie Kay Designs, Violet Mirage,Love of SparkLynn, Arts by Malorie, Foolish Mortal 3D, Good Noodle Neighborhood, TJ Stine Photography, Jason’s Marvelous Popcorn, One Hot Cookie, Krispies by Vel, Simply Made by Liv, Pie Oh My, Heritage Baking Company, Wholesome Creations, Fat T’s Cookies, Tongue Punch Flavor Company, Mamalagel’s Bagels, The Pierogi Lady, Sweet Sips, Culturehouse Coffee Co, Forestview Farmhouse, and Linda's Bee Farm.
ART & INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
Be on the lookout for opportunities to create your own art, provided by Student Activities! Have you ever wanted to paint “The Rock”? We have a replica of the iconic glacial boulder that sits on the YSU Campus. Students have been painting this rock to advertise their organizations, events, and points of view since 1967. YOU can participate in this YSU tradition at Federal Frenzy. Also, decorate your own tote bag with a variety of rubber stamps including “Youngstown” and YSU’s “Block Y” and Pete the Penguin. We’ll be on hand with all the supplies you need.
Visit the HELMS Foundation in the Pollock Ballroom for an interactive art project. Attendees are invited to design tiles that will be included in a mural at the Dave Grohl Alley attraction, located on Main Street in downtown Warren, Ohio.
Student organizations and local businesses will host activities for all ages. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., attendees can shoot hoops and take pictures with Pete with YSU Athletics, Tarot Readings with Ely, Learn to Ballroom Dance with YSU Dance Club, Henna Studio with Manav, “May the Force Be With You” Foam Lightsaber Fighting with YSU Fencing Club, Corn Hole & Lucky Ducks with Hospitality Management Society, The MTSO Miscast Cabaret with Musical Theatre Student Organization, Plant a Potted Seed to Take Home with Bending Oak Permaculture Farm, Italian Bingo with YSU Italian Club, Bracelet Making with YSUnity, Rainbow Connection with Association for Women in Math, Origami with YSU Student Government Association, Yard Games with Theta Chi!
FOOD TRUCKS
Find a variety of food trucks around the event all day! You can expect to find Armida’s Cucina, Babcia’s Lunchbox, Big Green Thing, Poppin’ Kernels, R&J Smoker’s BBQ, Sauceeino, Street Tacos, Boardwalk Fries, Tortamo, Tra’s Gourmet Sandwiches, What’s Grandpa Smokin?, and Wok on the Wild Side.
PARKING AND SHUTTLE
Attendees are encouraged to park in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck on campus. Students can park in the deck for free with their YSU Parking Permit. All attendees without a permit can park in the deck for a $5 (cash only) fee. Free shuttle services will be provided to and from the event site until 12 a.m.
LISTENER'S CHOICE
Cast your vote for the Federal Frenzy Listener’s Choice Award sponsored by 90.7 FM The Summit! Which emerging act was your favorite? Eligible Acts: Andrew Slater & the Wickies, Angie Haze, Big Pop, Black Wolf & the Thief, Chris Lombardii, Dave Buker, Drake Morris, Easton Union, Franklin Dead Rose, Goners., Hywater, JD Eicher, Katy Robinson & the Wanderers, Lauren Brabson, Madame Marlowe, Nick Adduci, Ohayo, Phatz Elliott, Riley Burke Band, The Berrys, The Crxssing, The Knockouts, Wednesday Demonstration, Wine & Spirit, Yacobucci
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