Hebron to Host Free Block Party Featuring Bonfire AC/DC Tribute Band

HEBRON, Ind.—The Hebron Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free block party on Saturday, May 31, at Country Square Plaza, Hebron, IN 46341 from Noon to 7:30 pm CT. The event will feature the AC/DC tribute band Bonfire, local band Working Class Zero, a cornhole tournament, chili cookoff, bounce house, and beer garden along with local vendors and food trucks. Immediately preceding the event will be an after-party at Region Bowl located at 725 IN-2, Hebron, IN 46341.

The event will take place in the parking lot of First Church in Hebron and aims to offer all the amenities of a family-friendly summer festival. The chamber has secured funding for a full music stage, beer garden, and kids' activities, which means there will be events going on all day long. 

Where: Country Square Plaza, Hebron, IN 46341

When: May 31 | Noon – 7:30 pm

• Chili Cook-Off

• Cornhole Tournament

• Working Class Zero Band: Noon – 3 pm

• Bonfire Band: 4 pm – 7 pm

• After Party at Region Bowl: 7:30 pm

“Hebron has missed its annual Block Party,” said Jena Felten, the President of the Hebron Chamber of Commerce and representative of First Church, “and we are thrilled to bring it back in a big way. The community is really coming together for this event, and I think they are going to be excited to see what their chamber can do for them.” 

The Hebron Parks Department ran the original Block Party, but this year the Hebron Chamber of Commerce is taking the wheel. With guidance from past event coordinators like Don Ensign, this year’s Block Party looks to make big waves while keeping the heart of the event the same—bringing the community together. 

“The Block Party is just the beginning for the Hebron Chamber,” said Danielle Roeske, the Hebron Chamber Vice President and owner of Salon 618 North, “But it’s going to be a really fun beginning. We’ve received a lot of support, which means this is going to be a Block Party to remember.” 

According to Dustin Ritchea, a member of the Hebron Chamber and representative of Indiana Dunes Tourism, the Hebron Chamber is reinventing itself and making some significant strides.

“The work Jena Felten and the rest of the group are doing is really exciting. Indiana Dunes Tourism is always looking for ways to bring locals and visitors to South County, being part of the chamber and helping to put on this event is going to go a long way toward that end.”

Dustin also said that the Chamber is working on a new strategic plan, building a new website, improving its social media presence, and developing new events to connect the business community, elected officials, and residents together in order to improve Hebron's economic vitality.

“If you’re looking to get more involved in Hebron,” said Felten, “then be sure to join the chamber.”

Visit HebronChamber.com to learn more about the Block Party and the Hebron Chamber, or follow their social media channels @HebronChamberIN. 

The Block Party has received sponsorships from NIPSCO, Dr. Blank, Roeske Ag. Services, Dairy Queen, Demotte State Bank, Iron Workers Local 395, Listing Leaders Executive — Kimberly Sut, Harry Brown Trucking, American Financial Network, Eenshuistra Appraisals, Rock Realty, Galvan Law, Centier Bank, Pipefitters 597, Osby Water, Salon 618, Dr. Brink, Anytime Fitness, Roeske Meat and Livestock, Tim Donnelly Agency — Indiana Farm, and Indiana Dunes Tourism.

Bonfire is an international AC/DC tribute band, hailing from Lake County, Indiana. In a time of popularity, tribute bands have become the norm for people to go enjoy local live concerts. Bonfire celebrated its 25th anniversary, also noted as America's longest running AC/DC tribute band.  An incomparable kick to your senses, highly colorful stage antics, true addictive sound, and exciting energy mix with a wall of Marshalls, a bagpiper, a Hells Bell, a huge inflatable named Rosie, and cannons, that will leave you feeling like you had a literal kick in the teeth! Experience the spectacle that is Bonfire, a true exciting sound and production likeness to the real AC/DC. Legitimate right down to their guitars! 

The Hebron Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) organization that promotes businesses and business development throughout the Hebron area.

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