Summer Smash Music Festival Hits Chickasha June 13

Festival Details

Legends Event Park in Chickasha, Oklahoma, is gearing up for a high-voltage evening on Friday, June 13, 2025, as it welcomes the Summer Smash Music Festival. Organizers promise a “sonic summer event,” opening doors at 4:00 PM with the main show kicking off at 5:00 PM. The outdoor venue at 4204 South Fourth St. will host fans hungry for live rock, hard-hitting alt-rock and country-tinged anthems.

Star-studded Lineup

Headlining the bill are REHAB—marking their 25th anniversary on stage—followed by Scotty Austin (formerly of Saving Abel), rap-punk provocateur Mickey Avalon, country-rocker Rick Monroe & The Hitmen, South Carolina hard-rockers Shallow Side, alt-metal outfit Gravel and Nashville’s own Paralandra. Each act brings its own fan base, from REHAB’s Southern-rap fusion to Shallow Side’s arena-ready riffs.

Host With Hollywood Ties

Monkey business is afoot thanks to host Peter Dante. Best known for his recurring roles in Adam Sandler comedies like Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy and Little Nicky, Dante trades big-screen cameos for center stage as festival emcee. A graduate of Manhasset High School, he launched his acting career in the late 1990s and has maintained a loyal following ever since. On Instagram (@el_presidante), Dante teased the Chickasha date alongside previous festival stops, cementing his reputation as both entertainer and party starter.

On The Road: Regional Tour

This Chickasha stop follows a Fort Worth edition at The Rail Club on June 15, part of the same Summer Smash series. In mid-May, Dante and his co-hosts toured the Southeast with REHAB and Scotty Austin, hitting venues from Hickory, NC, to Columbus, GA. Those posts included shout-outs like “Monkey says get your tickets now,” a tongue-in-cheek nod to Dante’s playful promo style.

Venue And Tickets

Legends Event Park’s outdoor setup promises food trucks, local craft beer and shaded seating, plus a sprawling lawn for dancing. Tickets are already moving fast—fans are urged to book in advance via the venue’s website or by calling the box office. Early bird and group discounts apply, while VIP packages include backstage access and a commemorative lanyard.

Expect an eclectic crowd spanning rock purists, country-pop fans and hip-hop heads. With everyone from Shallow Side shredding guitars to Mickey Avalon’s off-kilter rhymes, the festival forecasts non-stop energy under the Oklahoma sky. Whether you’ve followed Dante since Hollywood or you’re chasing the next big live act, Summer Smash in Chickasha looks set to deliver.

From a monkey-logo poster on Instagram to the thunderous opening chords at 5:00 PM, Legends Event Park will transform into a late-spring pilgrimage for music lovers. As tickets vanish, one thing’s clear: this festival is built on big names, bigger sound and the kind of summer night you’ll still be talking about when fall rolls in.

If you’re mapping out June weekends, make room for Chickasha—because when Peter Dante says “monkey says get your tickets now,” it’s more than a joke. It’s an invitation to the most eclectic, adrenaline-charged gathering of the season.

Trivia

Peter Dante often portrays characters that embody a carefree and laid-back attitude, resonating with audiences.

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