History of Boogie Fest

Boogie Fest started in the 70's at the Rock Lion's Club Park by a group called the Maple Ridge Benefit Concert Association. Boogie Fest soon outgrew the local Lion's Club Park which was situated just west of Rock. Boogie Fest was eventually moved to the east side of Rock to property purchased by Geno Kaukola. Boogie Fest soon became a Labor Day staple and was a terrific addition to the Rock Lion's Labor Day celebration which was also known as "The Biggest Small Town Celebration". Boogie Fest was traditionally held on Labor Day, the original date of the Rock Lion's Club Labor Day festivities. It was a one day music festival. The Maple Ridge Benefit Concert Association offered scholarships to the local school, donated money to the local ambulance service, and various organizations through the years.

Many have fond memories of Boogie Fest and many memories were made at Boogie Fest. The festival sadly came to an end in the late 80s. The end was not due to a lack of popularity of the festival, but due to some unforeseen organizational circumstances. It was a sad end to what many considered an end of summer staple celebration. Mention Labor Day in Rock, MI, and to this day, many will say, "Boogie Fest!!"