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Lawn Concert and National Hot Dog Day
2026-07-15 17:00:00 2026-07-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Lawn Concert and National Hot Dog Day Celebrate National Hot Dog Day and learn about Cowan's connection to this food's history. Rocky River Public Library - Library Lawn

Wednesday, July 15
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 17:00:00 2026-07-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Lawn Concert and National Hot Dog Day Celebrate National Hot Dog Day and learn about Cowan's connection to this food's history. Rocky River Public Library - Library Lawn

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day and learn about Cowan's connection to this food's history.

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day and learn about Cowan’s connection to this food’s history. Grab a picnic blanket or a chair and join us outside! Purchase dinner from a food truck and enjoy live music on our lawn.

Band:

Paul Kovac's Big Grass Band
https://www.paulkovac.com/bands/bgb/

Food Truck: 

Franks & Shakes
https://www.franksnshakes.com/

Special Appearance by the Cleveland Guardian Hot Dogs 6:00pm - 6:30pm

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Cowan Pottery Museum |

TAGS: | ALL AGES/FAMILY |

Rocky River Public Library
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Rocky River Public Library is an independent public library and partcipating member of the CLEVNET consortium.  The library has been serving the community of Rocky River since 1928.  

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