Through an extensive catalogue, The RockShow brings you right back to the big hair, wild colors and the golden era of rock and roll. Members of the group have been entertaining crowds for over 25 years and are one of the Midwest’s top touring Rock Tribute bands.
The band’s artists – Tommy K. on keyboards/lead vocals, Michael Hawkes on guitar/vocals, Levi Goodwin on bass guitar, Chris Bartnikowski on drums/vocals, and Dana Osmun, guitar/vocals, are all incredible musicians. Together they make magic by recreating some of your favorite songs so close to the originals, you'll be surprised to look up and see that it's not the real thing. Learn more about The RockShow at the band's website.
The RockShow performs rock hits from:
- AC/DC
- Elvis Presley
- Guns and Roses
- Journey
- Motley Crue
- The Rolling Stones
- Rush
- Styx
- REO Speedwagon
- and many more….
Concerts at the Gilmore Car Museum will be "walk-in" only. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or folding chairs for use in lawn seating.
Proceeds benefit community programming the museum provides, including cruise nights, K-12 educational tours and field trips, and the Gilmore Garage Works program among others.
When:
- Friday, August 26th
- Gates open at 6:00 pm
- Show begins at 8:00 pm
Tickets:
- General Admission -
- $35 per carload online
- $40 per carload day of show
- General Admission entry begins at 6:00p
- Bring your own chair or blanket
- VIP -
- $55 per carload online
- $60 per carload day of show
- VIP ticket includes early entry from 5:00p to 6:00p
- Front VIP seating location
- Bring your own chair or blanket
- Private VIP bar
- Only 50 VIP tickets available
- $55 per carload online
FAQs
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Rain or shine! Bring your ponchos and/or smaller umbrellas if there’s a high probability of rain. Please be courteous to your neighbors by not blocking their views with large or golf umbrellas.
Our weather policy states if there is inclement weather in our area, the concert will be delayed until the threat has passed. The decision to continue a concert after adverse weather passes will be determined on a case-by-case basis, based on consultation with appropriate weather experts. If a storm or tornado situation arises and the concert needs to end, there will be no refunds.
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No, please leave your pets at home.
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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
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Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings. The designated smoking area is outside while at least 25 feet away from buildings. Please also respect those sitting close by.
Smoking of marijuana is strictly prohibited on museum grounds.
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Yes, restrooms are available. The restrooms closest to the concert stage are located inside the Shell Station. Additional portable facilities will also be available.
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Yes, food will be available. George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner as well and The Grill will both be open.
Bringing your own food and/or beverages is prohibited. Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
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No. You will be asked to return a cooler to your vehicle.
Alcohol may not be brought on the premises. Our liquor license permits the sale of beer, wine and specialty drinks at concerts, but does not allow any alcohol to be brought onto the property by our guests. All outside alcoholic beverages will be confiscated if found on site.
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Yes, several full bars will be available offering premium or well drinks as well as beer, wine, and soda. Please, no outside alcohol.
Alcohol may not be brought on the premises. Our liquor license permits the sale of beer, wine and specialty drinks at concerts, but does not allow any alcohol to be brought onto the property by our guests. All outside alcoholic beverages will be confiscated if found on site.
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No, the performance is live. The band will be on a stage.
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Gates open at 6:00pm. Your time of arrival will influence your proximity to the stage. VIP seating is in a reserved section closest to the stage and will be monitored.
For more popular shows, many guests arrive several hours before gates open. Placing of an empty chair or “placeholder” is not allowed—guests must be physically present to reserve their spots in line.
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Parking is free and is located in front of the museum and is a distance away from the show area. Please allow at least 5-10 minutes to make your way to the show area.
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Yes, children are allowed at this event. Please remember what type of band/music will be played and assess if your child is old enough. We do ask that you keep an eye on your children. Children under the age of 16 must be under parental supervision at all times.
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No, re-entry is not allowed.
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No, your membership is valid only for entrance to the museum during regular hours and car shows.
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You have several options for seating. Grass, blanket and chair are all options. Please do not bring overly large or tall chairs.
We have a chair height policy in order for all guests to enjoy views from every spot. The policy is any low-back chair measuring 18" or less from the ground to the front of the seat bottom and 38" to the top of the chair back in its highest position will be allowed. Please note, inflatable chairs or couches that are higher than 18" from the ground at any point are not allowed.
Blankets can be used for seating, but please be courteous of other guests by not saving larger-than-needed amounts of grass. -
Bags and purses larger than 12" x 12" x 6" will NOT be permitted inside the venue and are subject to security searches.
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No. Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable.
