Havenpalooza to rock Friendship Haven campus
June 19 event will support Good Samaritan Fund
-Messenger file photo <br> Musician Kris Karr, of Fort Dodge, entertains the crowd during the Pocahontas Heritage Days celebration in July 2025. He will perform from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Havenpalooza on June 19, followed by Aaron Shoemaker from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Spencer Suchan from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
-Messenger file photo <br>Spencer Suchan, of Gowrie, performs during the Pastor Al Pavilion fundraiser on June 14, 2025, at Shimkat Motor Co. in Fort Dodge. He will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Havenpalooza on June 19, followed by Stadium Drive from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Jared Benson from 8 to 10:30 p.m.
-Messenger file photo <br> Musician Kris Karr, of Fort Dodge, entertains the crowd during the Pocahontas Heritage Days celebration in July 2025. He will perform from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Havenpalooza on June 19, followed by Aaron Shoemaker from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Spencer Suchan from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
-Messenger file photo <br>Spencer Suchan, of Gowrie, performs during the Pastor Al Pavilion fundraiser on June 14, 2025, at Shimkat Motor Co. in Fort Dodge. He will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Havenpalooza on June 19, followed by Stadium Drive from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Jared Benson from 8 to 10:30 p.m.
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A variety of live music, food and fireworks will all add up to one thing on June 19 -- Havenpalooza.
The afternoon and evening of entertainment on the grounds of Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road, will provide hours of fun while raising money for the retirement community's Good Samaritan Fund. That account exists to provide immediate assistance and vital support to all of the Friendship Haven residents.
Havenpalooza will begin at 3 p.m. and continue to 10 p.m., concluding with a fireworks show.
General admission tickets will cost $15, with tickets for kids ages 12 and under costing $5.
A limited number of VIP tickets costing $75 are also available. VIP ticket holders will have a designated viewing area, two free drink tickets, free soda and water, a snack bar, fans and reserved parking.
The musical lineup is:
• 3 to 4:30 p.m., Kris Karr
• 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Aaron Shoemaker
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Spencer Suchan
• 6:30 to 8 p.m., Stadium Dr.
• 8 to 10:30 p.m. Jared Benson
The Sips & Moore, Texas Toast & Tots, Burrito Mexpress, Groovy Smoothie and Munchiez on the Move food trucks will be on site.
For the youngest Havenpalooza guests there will be bouncy houses and an obstacle course.
If You Go
What: Havenpalooza outdoor music festival and fundraiser
When: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 19
Where: Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road
Admission: General admission $15, Kids 12 and under $5, VIP $75