Pictured: Kidstock will feature entertainment for kids and by kids. Photo courtesy of NewGate Montessori School.

Move over Woodstock, the kids are taking over!

This Saturday, October 22nd, from 11 am to 5 pm, NewGate Montessori School will be sponsoring Kidstock, the family-friendly music festival by kids and for kids. Live entertainment with kids performing will be the focus of the event that will feature food trucks, face painting, air-brush tattoos, a photo booth, hula hoops, bungee jumping, a caricaturist, yard games and family fun, all in a carnival-like atmosphere.

Ten acts are lined up for the day, some bands and some dancing performances. There will be a silent auction online in which families and friends of NewGate have sourced some amazing finds including food from around the world, spa treatments, restaurant gift cards, and art. All proceeds will benefit NewGate School, an independent, non-profit, international, college-preparatory Montessori school for students from infants through high school.

Kidstock is open to the public and volunteers are encouraging attendees to dress in their most authentic and creative 60s attire. If enough people participate, there will be a contest with a groovy prize awarded.

Event organizers are asking for donations from small baking businesses who would like to donate packaged goodies to sell. The treats will be displayed along with the baker’s business card.

“Due to the hurricane, planning this event has had new challenges, but we have such amazing volunteers and energy behind this,” says parent volunteer/event co-organizer, Laura Sawyer. “From the generously donated venue, to sourcing food trucks, to gathering items for auction….our people are amazing, as will be this event. It's our first year, and it will only get better and better.”

Kidstock will take place at 12705 Upper Manatee River Road Bradenton, FL 34212. Parking for the event will be at Mill Creek Baptist Church 12713 Upper Manatee River Road and the entrance to the event will be located in the back side of the parking lot. Some seating will be available but attendees may also bring their own lawn chairs.

Pictured: Kidstock will feature entertainment for kids and by kids. Photo courtesy of NewGate Montessori School.

For tickets and information click here.