On April 19, Boro Fondo will kick off its seventh festival. The bike tour brings a colorful community of cyclists together to experience local music and art. Throughout the festival, participating cyclists get to witness a series of electrifying live performances from some of the best bands in Murfreesboro.

Passionate folks from all over the region gather to bask in the glow of great bands and talented artists under the Tennessee sun and in venues throughout Murfreesboro. Grab your wheels and get weird!

The main bike ride begins on Saturday, April 20, at The Green Dragon, but everyone is encouraged to get a head start at the pre-show. On Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m., Media Rerun will host a concert featuring The Vamptones, The Down Squad, The Strumms, Death Card and El Escapado. The event is free for all ages, though donations will be accepted to raise funds for next year’s Boro Fondo festival.

Over 60 different bands and musicians are scheduled to perform during the weekend. Still Satellite, Knuckle Dragger, Aye Mammoth, Nuclear Bubble Wrap, Jamie O’Neal, Antler Hopkins, Neptune the Mystic and many others belong to a seemingly endless lineup. There’ll be plenty of bands to hear and a ton of art to see, and best of all, this community music and arts festival is completely free to the public.

Saturday’s tour can lead participants to MOAB, Murfreesboro Little Theatre, Vann’s Bar and Grill and to house venues around town, while Sunday features a packed day of bands at Campus Pub and The Boro.

The organizers and loyal followers who stand behind Boro Fondo are proud of the progress they’ve made over the years. The festival presents fragments of local artistry in the best way possible. The cycling community also plays a big role in the festival’s success. Awareness is raised around pedestrian and cyclist safety.

For more details about the lineup and festival schedule, visit borofondofest.org or facebook.com/borofondofestival.