South Bend Record Show expands with the inaugural Summer Bash

Event: South Bend Record Show Summer Bash

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 12

Where: The Gillespie Conference Center at Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 IN 933, South Bend, IN

Cost: $7 early-entry admission (9 a.m.); $2 general admission (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Info: https://ftrvinyl.com/southbend/, http://facebook.com/southbendrecordshow

South Bend Record Show expands with the inaugural Summer Bash

One of the Midwest's largest record shows is expanding beyond the record bins.

For the first time, For The Record Vinyl is combining its traditional early- and late-summer shows into one larger event, creating the inaugural South Bend Record Show Summer Bash on Sunday, July 12. The new format replaces the show’s separate June and August editions with one midsummer celebration.

Summer Bash adds live DJs, outdoor music vendors, food trucks, live screen printing, and a cash bar while maintaining the record-buying experience collectors have come to expect. Nearly 45 vendors from six states will fill 110 tables with more than 100,000 new and pre-loved LPs, 45s, CDs, cassettes, vintage stereo gear, posters, record supplies and music-related merchandise.

The outdoor patio will be transformed into a gathering space featuring music throughout the day from Bro Gro DJs, live screen printing by Eric Wilson, artists, handmade goods, and more. Visitors can also browse Hinterland Bookery, an independent mobile bookstore, and enjoy food from Memo's Mexican Grill and Rulli's On Wheels.

"When people come to the South Bend Record Show, we want them to feel like they're stepping into a celebration of music," event organizer Jeremy D. Bonfiglio said. "The records are still the centerpiece, but Summer Bash adds everything around them: great food, great people, live DJs, artists, and a fun outdoor atmosphere. We wanted to create an event where people don't just stop by for an hour. They come to discover something new, spend time with friends, and make a day of it."

Guests can also enjoy a cash bar and door prize drawings at noon and 2 p.m. featuring products from BCW Supplies, GrooveWasher and shopping certificates.

Event Highlights:

• Thousands of records spanning classic rock, pop, ’80s, metal, punk, jazz, blues, R&B, country, soundtracks, and more.
• Nearly 45 vendors from six states.
• Music throughout the day from Bro Gro DJs (on the patio) and the Rose Bros. (inside).
• Outdoor artists, specialty vendors, and Hinterland Bookery, a mobile independent bookstore.
• Live screen printing by Eric Wilson.
• Food from Memo's Mexican Grill and Rulli's On Wheels.
•  Cash bar available.
• Door prize drawings at noon and 2 p.m. featuring BCW Supplies, GrooveWasher products, and shopping certificates.
• Free BCW tote bags to the first 75 attendees. 
• Early entry ($7) begins at 9 a.m.; general admission ($2) begins at 11 a.m. (maximum $10 per family).
• Children 12 and younger are admitted free.
• Admission is cash only. Cash is preferred for purchases, although many vendors accept credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and other digital payment options.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and plan to stay a while. Summer Bash isn't just a record show. It's a summer celebration built around a shared love of music.

For more information, visit southbendrecordshow.com or FTRVinyl.com, follow the South Bend Record Show on Facebook, or contact Jeremy Bonfiglio at 574-261-3650 or jeremybonfiglio@att.net.