All American Burger & BBQ Festival: JT's Electrik Blackout
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Friday, Jul 3, 2026 6pm
Location
Lock 4
200 S Main St
Details
Enjoy a free performance by JT's Electrik Blackout during the All American Burger & BBQ Festival.
Acclaimed saxophonist Justin Tibbs continues to make waves in Northeast Ohio’s vibrant music scene with his dynamic performances and innovative musical projects. A native of Akron, Tibbs has established himself as a versatile and expressive performer, captivating audiences with his signature sound.
Since 2010, he has been a professional musician, delivering electrifying performances across the region. He leads three standout musical projects: JT’s Spark Trio, JT’s Electrik Blackout, and The Bourbon Sour Quartet, each bringing a unique blend of jazz, funk, and experimental sounds to the stage.
A few additional guidelines
As we prepare for another exciting weekend of events in Downtown Akron and at Lock 3, we are introducing a few updated event guidelines for July 4, 2026, to help create a welcoming, and family-friendly environment for everyone.
Our goal is to ensure guests can focus on enjoying the music, food, entertainment, and time together while helping our staff and public safety partners provide a positive event experience.
The following guidelines will be in effect during July 4, 2026:
- Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older.
- Bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters are not permitted within the event zone Lock 3 and Main Street between Bowery Street and Exchange Street during event hours 11 am – 11 pm.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to make Downtown Akron events welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone. We look forward to seeing you this season!
