Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival

The 14th annual Duck Tape Festival returns today to Veterans Memorial Park in Avon for three days of beer, music, food and, of course, Duck Tape. The fest celebrates the home of the original duct tape brand, Duck Tape. The fun kicks off today from 4 to 11 p.m. with performances from Blend, an a cappella doo-wop group; RiverHawk; and Keith Anderson. On Saturday, the parade starts at 10 a.m. at the Avon High School; a full slate of entertainment begins at 11 a.m. with performances from DJ Kenny G, Bill Manspeaker & Green Jello, Blend, Billy Sullivan and Moving in Stereo. The popular Duck Tape fashion show begins at 1:30 p.m. On Sunday, the festival continues from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music from the Geeze Cats and Nathan Henry Northeast. The full schedule is on the website. (Adrian Leuthauser)