City Of Boca Raton Announces The 3rd Annual Battle Of The Bands Finalists
And Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace

Local Musicians, Home-Grown Artists & Teen Entrepreneurs To Showcase Talents at the Mizner Park Amphitheater on Friday, August 4th at 7 p.m.

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (July 2023) – The City of Boca Raton’s Summer in the City series winds down with the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands Competition on Friday, August 4 at 7 p.m. at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. Finalists in both the Over & Under 20 Years Old categories will take the stage to compete for the $2,500 cash prize in each category.

Finalists in the Over 20 category include Atomic Pleasures, AWALL, HADEE and The Fallen Kiwi. Under 20 finalists include Ava Violet, DNA, Midnight3, Ripped Jorts and Seda Sol. Concertgoers will also have a chance to vote for their Fan Favorite.

“Each year we are more amazed by the range and talent we have right here in our own backyard,” said Richard Mahler, Community Events Coordinator for the City of Boca Raton. “Attendees will be ‘wowed’ by this year’s band finalists, as well as by the many young entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses.”

While enjoying the local music scene, guests can also support teen entrepreneurs at the Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace, featuring up-and-coming businesses including Sophisticated Stitches, plush crochet collectables; Sevgi’s Handmade, handmade crochet toys and goods; Maddie’s Pop-Its, toy retailer geared toward those with dementia; Art by Em Polido, a special needs artist featuring works in various mediums; Caitlyn’s Creations, handsewn items; Jewligame, handmade origami jewelry; Marissa Ernest Party Planning; Zoe’s Books; Wands Shop, homemade Harry Potter wands; Bracelets, Keychains for Y’all, clay and glass bead creations; Music Buddies, offering music lessons to children in foster care; DRAWDE, a sustainable art brand; SoFlo Creations, handmade bracelets, necklaces and keychains; Sunshine Handmade Designs, handmade products made with recycled materials; Bakes By Kaden, freshly baked pastries and sweets and Monarch Designs with murals, prints, apparel and jewelry.

About Boca Raton:

The City of Boca Raton boasts five miles of gorgeous beaches, 48 parks, and 1,650 acres of recreational space, attracting residents and visitors year-round. The City’s Recreation Services Department hosts a full calendar of free community events at select parks and the Mizner Park Amphitheater.

For more details on City events, visit www.myboca.us/CommunityEvents.

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