And finally, without further ado, it is time to announce our headliner. Bringing those ’80s big-hair, cover song and dance-party favorites that we all love is Aquanet.
Imagine 1980s Hollywood and the famed Sunset Strip, when bands like Motley Crue, Poison, and Guns N’ Roses ruled the world. It was the apex of glam-rock — big hair, crazy clothes and partying all night long.
Memphis band Aquanet recreates this wild scene night after night. With a blizzard of lights, special effects, costumes and a big sound system, they bring a full-on ’80s rock concert. Since 2001, Aquanet has cultivated one of the best glam-rock acts in the country. They’ve opened for national acts, headlined festivals, played numerous weddings, galas, private parties and nightclubs, and they’re still going strong. It’s wild, flashy and full of the head-banging craziness that marked the ’80s. It’s the sound, the clothes, and, of course, the hair — but most of all, it’s pure fun. Aquanet is truly an experience unlike anything you’ve seen before — or at least since 1989!
We are very excited about our musical lineup this year, but we don’t want to forget all of the other fun elements of Gateway on Oct. 12.
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for our photo contest. The winning entry will be announced during our award ceremony which begins at 4 p.m.
Awards for our CAREing Heart, Volunteer of the Year and Hometown Hero will also be announced, along with a few other surprises. Oh, and how could we forget – Danny Adams, David Groner or John Ball Burnett will have to put on that ChapStick and, as the winner of our Smoochin’ Scissors contest, kiss the pig!
Friday, Oct. 5, is the deadline to enter your little cuties in our Gateway to the Delta Festival pageants which will begin at 10:30 that morning. Applications may be picked up/dropped off at CARE or the Flower Basket and Gifts until that afternoon. We can also email these to you if needed. Call CARE if you have questions or need more information.
Whew! We are getting close and can’t wait to see you at Gateway 2024!
