photo of boats docked on the Allegheny River at Kittanning Riverfront Park at last year's Rockin' for Lockin', an event which helps fund operations of the locks that were closed near Kittanning several years ago.

KITTANNING, Armstrong County — Music enthusiasts can enjoy the area's most popular band this weekend while supporting recreational boaters.

The fourth annual Rockin' for Lockin' will be Friday night and Saturday night at Kittanning Riverfront Park on South Water Street.

The event supports the Allegheny River Development Corp., which was started in 2012 by a group of citizens after several locks were closed on a rural stretch of the Allegheny River, said Linda Hemmes, the ARDC president.

Last year's Rockin' for Lockin' raised $20,000 for the ARDC's efforts, Hemmes said.

This year The Clarks will headline the concert at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night. The Vagrants will open the concert at 5 p.m. Raffle items include a pallet of beer, a paddleboard and lessons and a 50/50 drawing.

Boats can dock at Riverfront Park for $30 per night, or $50 for the weekend, presale only.

The event will kick off on Friday night, when a disc jockey will spin records from 6 to 11 p.m.

Saturday's festivities will begin at noon, when a local pastor will bless the boats. A DJ will play music until 5 p.m., when the concert begins.

Food trucks will also be available at both events, Hemmes said.

There is no charge for the event, but participation in the raffles is encouraged, she said.

More information and dock reservations are available at www.alleghenyriverdevelopmentcorporation.org.

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