Six bands from Kent and Cleveland will gather at noon on Sunday in Fred Fuller Park to sing and dance the day away.

Six Parts Seven, Sugarcane, Boodah's Toothbrush, Axis, and Sax-O-Tromba will make their debut performances while Cows in the Graveyard will perform as returning musicians.

Phat Phive, a local comedy group, will entertain audience members with comedy shows, improvisation acts and skits between bands.

"We want all the people of Kent to join in on the fun," said Phat Phive member Charlie DeMarco.

"It is supposed to be a beautiful warm day and there is no better way to relax and get your mind off school than to come to the park for music and food."

And for those students who don't have vehicles, a free shuttle bus will start at noon from the Kent State Student Center to transport people back and forth to the park.

For drivers, DeMarco guarantees there is plenty of parking available.

Food booths, craft tents and pavilions for local vendors will be set up around the park while raffle prizes and gifts will be given out throughout the day.

Video 101 owner Steve McConochy said Video 101 will be at Fred Fest handing out flyers and giving away coupons and gift certificates.

DeMarco said the Cleveland radio station 107.9 F.M. will also attend the concert in the park.

The fifth annual concert is organized by rock musician and Kent resident Brian Glaze and Kent Parks and Recreation.

"A friend and I started the concert to give local musicians a place to play and get exposure," Glaze said.

"And each year I try to recruit new talent." Glaze said the concert has really grown.

It started with 200 to 300 audience members. Last year, attendance reached about 600.

"We really want people to know that Fred Fest is not some weird hippie fest for old people," Glaze said. "The entire event is geared toward college students."

Glaze said the concert gives freshman and transfer students a chance to get acquainted with the area and meet new people.

People can bring blankets, but picnic tables, hay bails and stones are already at the park.

Students coming from campus should travel state Route 59 to Stow and turn left at Middlebury Road.

Fred Fuller Park is on the left side of the road. The concert ends about 9 p.m.