Federal Frenzy

penguin productions proudly presents federal frenzy music & arts festival

Federal Frenzy Music & Arts Festival

presented by YSU Penguin Productions

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 | 4:00PM - 10:30PM | Penguin city brewing company

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 2:00PM - 11:00PM | Downtown Youngstown

YSU Penguin Productions is excited to host the 11th annual FEDERAL FRENZY Music and Arts Festival in Downtown Youngstown! For the first time FEDERAL FRENZY will be a 2-day event, beginning the evening of Friday, April 25th at Penguin City Brewing Company, from 4:00PM - 10:30PM and continuing Saturday, April 26, 2025, on West Federal St and Phelps St, from 2-11pm. Over 30 musical performances, local vendors, food trucks, live artistry, and interactive stations will fill the streets of the city! The event is free and open to the public. With recent attendance exceeding 7,500 people, FEDERAL FRENZY has become a fundamental part of Youngstown’s community calendar and an amazing opportunity to connect with the people in our region.

Music Lineup

Penguin Productions is proud to welcome headlining act ULTRA Q for this year’s Federal Frenzy. The Oakland, CA, based band represents a fresh take on post-punk, shoegaze, and emo music, and has opened for bands including Green Day, Games We Play, and Hunny. Following back-to-back album releases in 2023 (My Guardian Angel) and 2024 (Empty Eddy), 2025 has included coast to coast live performances from Philadelphia to Seattle. ULTRA Q will close out FEDERAL FRENZY on Saturday, April 26, on the festival main stage.

DAY ONE - FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025

Penguin City Beer Taproom

460 E Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503

(All Times Are PM)

5:25 - 5:55 | Potentia

6:10 - 6:40 | Late Night Drive

6:55 - 7:25 | Aario

7:40 - 8:10 | Tundra Tuxedo

8:25 - 8:55 | Outrun Infinity

9:15 - 10:30 | No funk No Justice

DAY TWO - Saturday, April 26, 2025

The Federal - Indoor Stage

110 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503

(All Times Are PM)

2:15 - 2:45 | Negative Zen

3:15 - 3:45 | Bury The Pines

4:15 - 4:45 | King Tut The Don & Da Bopman

5:15 - 5:45 | Royce Anthony

6:15 - 6:45 | Master Hand

7:15 - 7:45 | HeartBreakKings

The VARSITY CLUB - Indoor Stage

131 W Commerce St, Youngstown, OH 44503

(All Times Are PM)

3:25 - 3:55 | Blue Chameleon

4:25 - 4:55 | John Harrow

5:25 - 5:55 | Benny Bassett

6:25 - 6:55 | The Head Trips

7:25 - 7:55 | Candace Campana

YSU Penguin Productions Main Stage - OUTDOOR Stage (W. Federal St & Phelps St)

219 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503

(All Times Are PM)

2:30 - 3:00 | Wednesday Demonstration

3:30 - 4:00 | Fake Blondes

4:30 - 5:00 | The Velvet Gentlemen

5:30 - 6:00 | Lemuel & Friends

6:30 - 7:00 | Nineteenth Paradise

7:30 - 8:00 | Fifth & Aurora

8:45 - 9:30 | Fine Young Men

10:00 - 11:00 | ULTRA Q

The Summit.FM Stage - Outdoor Stage (W. Federal st. & Hazel St)

219 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503

(All Times Are PM)

3:00 - 3:30 | lovers in reverse

4:00 - 4:30 | Floco Torres

5:00 - 5:30 | Sedona

6:00 - 6:30 | November Loop

7:00 - 7:30 | Hunter Skeens and The Forerunners

8:00 - 8:45 | Anya Van Rose

Volunteers

Would you like to get involved? Click to sign up to be a volunteer at FEDERAL FRENZY!

All day-of-event volunteers will receive a t-shirt with the Federal Frenzy promotional artwork! If you have any questions, please contact Penguin Productions Outreach Lead Tim Pappagallo at tmpappagallo01@student.ysu.edu.

VENDOR MARKET & FOOD TRUCKS

The Youngstown Flea will power the local vendor marketplace on Phelps St., including fifty vendors selling unique homemade wares. Shoppers are welcome on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family-friendly activities will be held throughout the event. A variety of food trucks will be stationed throughout the event to supplement food offerings at downtown restaurants, including WhatsGrandpaSmokin, R&J Smokers, Wok On The Wild Side, and Armida’s Cucina.

PARKING & SHUTTLE

Attendees are encouraged to park in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck on campus. Parking is free with a YSU parking pass, or $5 cash for all others. Shuttle services will run on a continuous loop from the McDonough Museum of Art on Wick Ave to the event site on Friday, April 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and on Saturday, April 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

LISTENER'S CHOICE

Cast your vote for the Federal Frenzy Listener’s Choice Award sponsored by 90.7 FM The Summit! Which emerging act was your favorite? Eligible Acts: Aairo · Anya Van Rose · Benny Bassett · Blue Chameleon · Bury The Pines · Candace Campana · Fake Blondes · Fifth & Aurora · Fine Young Men · Floco Torres · HeartBreakKings · Hunter Skeens and The Forerunners · John Harrow · King Tut The Don & Da Bopman · No Funk No Justice · Late Night Drive · Lemuel & Friends · lovers in reverse · Master Hand · Negative Zen · Nineteenth Paradise · November Loop · Outrun Infinity · Potentia · Royce Anthony · Sedona · The Head Trips · The Velvet Gentlemen · Tundra Tuxedo · Wednesday Demonstration

SPONSORS: BECOME A FRIEND OF THE FRENZY!

YSU Penguin Productions relies on the generous support of our sponsors to bring the events our community loves to life. Sponsor contributions not only cover production expenses and artist fees but also play a crucial role in funding facilities and operational costs. This support ensures that each event is executed seamlessly and safely.

In return for their invaluable support, our sponsors enjoy unique opportunities for brand exposure and community engagement. From on-site signage and logo placement to digital mentions and social media shout-outs, we ensure our partners reach a wide and appreciative audience. By aligning with YSU Penguin Productions, sponsors demonstrate a commitment to enriching the local culture and fostering memorable experiences for students and community members alike. Together, we make each event more than just a gathering—it’s a celebration of community and collaboration.

We invite your organization to join us in our mission! Visit the link below to view the various partnership packages that you might consider. Penguin Productions is proud to have established events that continue to make such an impact in Youngstown; we hope that you will consider partnering with us in this endeavor.

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