Americana
on the Rock
Friday, July 17
6:00 – 9:00 PM
VENUE UPDATE: Americana on the Rock is moving indoors!
Join us on July 17 on the FAC patio for an evening of live music, friendly competition, and classic Americana — right in the heart of Fort Atkinson. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine.
Hungry? We’ve got you covered. Concessions include hot dogs, brats, ice cream, beer, and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. (Cash only, please.)
This is a free, family-friendly community event. We’ll see you there.
Schedule
6:00 PM
The Mark Hembree Band
The band takes the stage from 6 to 9 PM, bringing the kind of sound that was made for summer nights by the water.
If you like authentic bluegrass played and sung the old-time way — spiced up with some down-home storytelling — you’ll love the Mark Hembree Band.
**Seating is limited. We recommend bringing a lawn chair to enjoy the music along the river.**
Homegrown: Locally Sourced Art from the Rock River Region exhibition opens.
Come inside throughout the evening to view the exhibition and meet the artists.
Concessions Open
Purchase hot dogs, brats, ice cream, beer, and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. (Cash only, please.)
7:00 PM
Live Auction Begins
In between sets, get in on our live auction featuring pies, whiskey, baseball tickets, and other Americana-themed treasures.
8:30 PM
50/50 Raffle Drawing
This is your chance to take home half the pot. Tickets can be purchased throughout the night.
$1 per ticket
$5 for 6 tickets
$20 for an arm’s length
We prioritize inclusion and accessibility for all participants and offer reasonable accommodations for our events. For accommodation requests, email [email protected] at least two weeks prior. We’ll do our best to accommodate late requests.
Mark Hembree Band
It’s straight-ahead, traditional bluegrass: solid rhythm, hot picking, tight harmonies, good humor, and a wealth of great stories with every show.
The 5-piece band features:
Michael Falk, banjo, vocals
Mark Hembree, bass, vocals
Paul Kienitz, fiddle
Starr Moss, guitar, vocals.
Nicholas Vanhaute, mandolin, guitar, vocals
Live Auction
The live auction begins at 7:00 PM. All of the items below are up for bid. Bidders must be 18 or older to bid on pies and items/experinces. Bidders must be 21 or older to bid on whiskey or alcoholic beverages. Cash or card accepted. Winners must pay for their items before receiving them.
Proceeds from the auction support FAC’s programming and help keep events free and accessible to the public. Thank you to all of our generous donors and bidders!
Pies
- Patriotic Pie, donated by Mary Jones
- Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake, donated by Beth Gore
- Patriotic Pie, donated by Mary Jones
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, Mary Jones
- Door County Cherry Pie (x2)
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pie, Betsy Swenson
- Gluten-free Cherry Pie, donated by Megwyn Sanders-Andrews
- Gluten-free Blueberry Pie, donated by Megwyn Sanders-Andrews
- Wisco-berry, donated by Yankee Cheesecake Co.
- Rock River Turtle, donated by Yankee Cheesecake Co.
- Pecan Pies (x4)
Items & Experiences
- Madison Mallards Tickets
- NightMares Tickets
- Milkmen Tickets
- Little Amerricka Gold Wristbands (4)
- Red, White, and Blue Entertaining Basket
- Timber Hill Winery – Wine Tasting for 4
- Prairie Athletic Club – Family of 4 Day Pass to Dolphins Cove
- WI Dells Mountain Coaster Passes
- $50 Gift Certificate to Wingra Boats, Kayak or Paddle Board rentals
- Summerfest 2027 Tickets
- Americana Antiques Basket, Five Star Antiques & Vintage
- Cheese Basket, Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery
Whiskey Selection
- Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Commemorative 250th Edition
- Luca Mariano Old Americana Small Batch Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey