Burgess and his band, the Pacers, will perform at 8 p.m. on May 12. Burgess, a Newport native, recorded in the 1950s for Sun Records of Memphis and later toured with the late Roy Orbison. Burgess appeared in the 1999 public television documentary River of Song, which detailed the musical heritage found along the Mississippi River. General festival admission is free. Monster truck competitions begin at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Tickets go on sale one week prior to the event.
The event features the top monster trucks in the country and includes a tractor pull. A pit party is usually held the Friday night prior to the event, but specifics regarding that event have yet to be announced. May be used without permission, credit line is appreciated.