Mud Hens Celebrating America 250 with Epic Rock and Blast Festival

Daily Dose  |  06/22/2026 1:00 pm

The Toledo Mud Hens will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a fun-filled, two-day festival in Hensville and Fifth Third Field. The festival will take place on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 and will feature live music, food, baseball, special giveaways and two extended fireworks shows.

“We are very excited about the lineup for this year’s Rock and Blast,” said Troy Hammersmith, director of events and fan entertainment for the Mud Hens. “Our goal is to provide a fun atmosphere where fans and community members of ages can celebrate this historic milestone. We’re especially looking forward to the postgame fireworks, which will be the biggest of the year and unlike anything fans will see anywhere else this summer.”

The schedule for the festival is as follows:

Friday, July 3

  • 4:30-7PM:  Music by Street Light Curfew in Hensville Park
  • 6PM:  Freedom Feast Picnic at Fifth Third Field (game ticket add on)
  • 7:05PM: Toledo Mud Hens vs Iowa Cubs. Game includes special patriotic jersey, fireworks glasses giveaway, and LED light up bracelet giveaway.
  • 9:30-11PM: Music by Lynyrd Skynrd tribute band Turn It Up in Hensville Park
  • Postgame:  Fireworks show from Fifth Third Field. Show will feature over 20 minutes of fireworks synchronized with music and a spectacular laser light display.

Saturday, July 4

  • 4:30-7PM: Music by Elton John tribute band Elton Dan & the Rocket Band in Hensville Park
  • 6PM:  Freedom Feast Picnic at Fifth Third Field (game ticket add on)
  • 7:05PM: Toledo Mud Hens vs Iowa Cubs. Game includes special patriotic jersey, fireworks glasses giveaway, and LED light up bracelet giveaway.
  • 9:30-11PM: Music by rock and blues band Steepwater Band in Hensville Park
  • Postgame: Fireworks show from Fifth Third Field. Show will feature over 20 minutes of fireworks synchronized with music and a spectacular laser light display.

All festival events in Hensville Park are free and open to the public. Tickets are required for the games and events in Fifth Third Field. Seats will sell fast, so fans are encouraged to buy their tickets early.

The Mud Hens will close out the weekend at home on Sunday, July 5, with Racing Night, which includes kids racing jersey giveaway and a patriotic Muddy bobblehead ticket offer.

Tickets and more information are available at mudhens.com. To schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].

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