Funktafest 2020 has been canceled.

The 5th Annual Funktafest, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020, has been officially canceled due to continued health concerns from the Coronavirus pandemic.

Funktafest has been rescheduled to occur on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Ritter Park Amphitheater located in Ritter Park in Huntington, WV.

Event planners have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic in hopes of still being able to hold Funktafest in September of 2020. At this time, they believe it is in the best collective interest of their guests, musicians, and staff to postpone the event until 2021.

Funktafest is an all-ages, family-friendly annual music festival that features local and regional funk and groove-inspired acts currently located at the Ritter Park Amphitheater in Huntington, WV.

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1-day music fest feat. regional funk/groove-inspired acts. Funktafest 2019 is on 9-21-19 at Ritter Pk Amph. in Huntington, WV. #funktafest2019

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The Eye Guy is ready, are you? Comment/share photos of your favorite funky moment at Funktafest 2019.
#thequartantinefunk

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FUNKLE SAM NEEDS YOU...
To Practice Social Distancing
To Stay Calm
To Support Local Artists
To Support Local Businesses
To Support Local Employees Affected
TO LOVE YOUR FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS

Photo by Rafael Barker @rafaelbarker

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Thank you to everyone who came out to support Funktafest and contributed to our success! In return, the Eye Guy and Funkle Sam were able to contribute to two charitable organizations just in time for the New Year! We selected The Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Huntington and Lily’s Place because of their pursuit in making our community a better place to live! Thank you all for making Funktafest an absolute success. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2020! Stay tuned for Funktafest 2020 date announcement.

#Funktafest #thankyouforsupport #charitabledonations #eyeguy #funklesam #funktafest2020 #announcement #opentoall #huntingtonwv #myhuntington #Lilysplace #boysandgirlclubofhuntington
@lilysplacewv @boys.and.girls_club

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Funkle Sam and Eye Guy got to meet the legendary John Ellison at the WSAZ 3 Studio last Friday. He wrote the song Some Kind of Wonderful! #somekindofwonderful #johnellison #funklesam #eyeguy #funktafest #funktafest2019

Also catch the interview we did with Tim and Taylor!

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Holy smokes! Did all of that just happen yesterday?!?! The fourth annual #Funktafest has come and passed, but one thing is true, #myhuntington showed up for sure. This was definitely our most funktastic Funktafest to date. Thank you all of our fabulous funky fans for coming in droves! And thank you all musical artists, visual artists, performers, instructors, vendors, and sponsors for helping put on the funkiest day quite possibly ever in Huntington!
We had a blast yesterday at Ritter Park Amphitheater and The V Club; that’s for sure! It was a beautiful convergence of love, creative energy, positivity, brother- and sisterhood and togetherness crammed into one day! Not a cross attitude or unkind vibe from anybody we encountered all day! And what a beautiful cross-section of people representing all walks of life across all age groups. Funktafest are very proud to be able to host a festival that truly is a safe space for everybody! #opentoall

There are far too many people, businesses. and organizations to mention who were instrumental in helping make Funktafest a reality. Instead, we invite you to post a story, recount, video, or picture of the day telling us why Funktafest 2019 was special to you!
Till we funk again in 2020! Of course, we’ll try to make Funktafest bigger, better, more inclusive, more interactive, and enjoyable for all!

Peace, love, and funkiness,

Eye Guy & Funkle Sam
@oppositebox photo credit #rachel Sullivan @rachelshane12

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Funktafest Artist Spotlight: Tropidelic “Every single second is a blessing if you count them all,” sings frontman Matthew Roads. You can hear the sincerity in his voice; the joie de vivre that oozes from everything Tropidelic does is apparent. When they take a stage, their synergy flows member to member—horns blow, knees kicked high and grins are passed from one man to the next. Almost immediately, it spreads to the crowd, lifting hands in the air as their feet begin to move. The pulse collectively becomes that of one.

The six-piece band from Cleveland, Ohio may be far from any tropical islands, but that doesn’t stop them from dishing out an interesting mix of reggae, hip-hop and high energy funk for audiences across the country. Unapologetically original, Tropidelic has a deep and widespread appreciation for music that can be heard in each note. Some of the members are hip-hop heads, while others are into metal, funk or reggae. Each of these genres lends something to their collective sound. “We pride ourselves in being original in our musicality and personality as a band,” says Roads, “but also in not taking ourselves so seriously that it ruins the fun.” These seasoned road dogs can be found spreading their soulful sound across the country in both intimate venues and music festivals, having shared the stage with and supported such acts as 311, Slightly Stoopid, The Dirty Heads, Pepper, The Flobots and Wookiefoot. Previously, Tropidelic has been featured at Electric Forest, California Roots Music & Art Festival, Reggae Rise Up, Warped Tour and 311 Caribbean Cruise.

Following on the success of their 2017 release, Heavy is The Head, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes reggae charts, Tropidelic released their sixth studio project in the summer of 2019. Here in the Heights debuted at #2 on the Billboard reggae charts. They are also currently touring nationally and making appearances at several festivals, as well as hosting their annual Freakstomp Music Festival. Stay tuned for what’s to come from Cleveland’s own, Tropidelic.

This is Tropidelic’s first time playing Funktafest. @tropidelic

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Funktafest Funktivities Spotlight: RCBI Maker Vault

RCBI’s Maker Programs thanks Foundation for the Tristate Community for their generous support of STEM Education and invites everyone to an Equipment Open-house at RCBI Huntington on October 8th at 5:30. Come explore the incredible GlowForge laser cutter that you can access with your membership to the Maker Vault –the Maker Space at RCBI. Memberships start at as little as $14 per month, and you can find out AND JOIN at www.WVMakes.com

You don’t have to wait until then to check out this amazing piece of equipment, RCBI has a hands-on activity booth where you can customize a laser-cut item at Funktafest 2019 in the Kids Area outside the fenceline near the back gate from 3-5 pm!

To get your tickets to Funktafest, visit http://www.funktafest.com/tickets or TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO stop by any of these locations in Huntington, WV to buy yours NOW for the low price of $15!
• Buddy's All American BBQ
• Summit Beer Station
• The Shear & Razor Barber Shop
• The V Club
• Taps at Heritage
• The Peddler
• Black Sheep Burrito & Brews
• Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar
• Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten
@rcbi4mfg

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Look who just landed back on Earth. I heard in Huntington. Eye Guy is roaming around for sure. We heard he will be on WSAZ tomorrow with Tim Irr and Funkle Sam! We are just one more full day away from the funkiest day of the year! This Saturday, September 21st 4th Annual Funktafest is going down at the Ritter Park Amphitheater! Gates open at 1030AM!!!! Get your tickets now at
www.funktafest.com

@wsaznews #funklesam #funktafest #funktafest2019 #eyeguyhaslanded

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Funktafest Artist Spotlight: Funk You

Hailing from the East Side Georgia town of Augusta, Funk You is an outgoing burst of energy that is continually climbing their way to the top of the music scene. This "funk" oriented outfit projects multiple musical styles focusing mainly on dance driven grooves with powerful clean vocals. Incorporating intriguing musical composition, tasteful lyrics, and crowd captivating live performances, Funk You is surely to make an imprint on your musical taste.

Funk You is playing the Funktafest 2019 proper. This is the first time Funk You has played Funktafest.
For more info and music links about Funk You, check them out at the following sites:
Website: http://funkyoumusic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funkyoumusic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkyoumusic/ "Two Steppin" @ Georgia Theatre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GaXs1LmcZ8 "Central Ave" @ Sweetwater 420Fest 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9kxdnawaXc

To get your tickets to Funktafest, visit http://www.funktafest.com/tickets or stop by any of these locations in Huntington, WV up until the day before Funktafest to buy yours NOW for the low price of $15!
• Buddy's All American BBQ
• Summit Beer Station
• The Shear & Razor Barber Shop
• The V Club
• Taps at Heritage
• The Peddler
• Black Sheep Burrito & Brews
• Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar
• Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten
@funkyoumusic

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Jeremy Short adding some Funky Soul at our Pop Up Show
at Marshall University! @shortandcompany @marshallucab @marshallu #funktafest2019 #funktafest #funklesam #eyeguy

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Pop Up Show for Marshall University got funky with the Limbo, Jeremy Short, DJ Caveman, DJ Pyradigm, Funkle Sam and The Eye Guy! Thanks to Saw Edge Wood Shop for making us a awesome funky limbo! @marshallucab @shortandcompany
@bradleyrock4602 #djcaveman! Thank you #sawEdgewoodshop! @sawsedgewoodshop

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funktafest

1-day music fest feat. regional funk/groove-inspired acts. Funktafest 2019 is on 9-21-19 at Ritter Pk Amph. in Huntington, WV. #funktafest2019

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#blackouttuesday

Instagram post 2285125392449053297_5130683317

The Eye Guy is ready, are you? Comment/share photos of your favorite funky moment at Funktafest 2019.
#thequartantinefunk

Instagram post 2269112893429824165_5130683317

FUNKLE SAM NEEDS YOU...
To Practice Social Distancing
To Stay Calm
To Support Local Artists
To Support Local Businesses
To Support Local Employees Affected
TO LOVE YOUR FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS

Photo by Rafael Barker @rafaelbarker

Instagram post 2210507603587639129_5130683317

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Funktafest and contributed to our success! In return, the Eye Guy and Funkle Sam were able to contribute to two charitable organizations just in time for the New Year! We selected The Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Huntington and Lily’s Place because of their pursuit in making our community a better place to live! Thank you all for making Funktafest an absolute success. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2020! Stay tuned for Funktafest 2020 date announcement.

#Funktafest #thankyouforsupport #charitabledonations #eyeguy #funklesam #funktafest2020 #announcement #opentoall #huntingtonwv #myhuntington #Lilysplace #boysandgirlclubofhuntington
@lilysplacewv @boys.and.girls_club

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