Classic rock band Arch Allies will headline a fundraiser this month for the Yellow Ribbon Alliance of the Lower St. Croix Valley. The band bills itself as the “ultimate six-pack of rock tribute show” bands playing “hits of Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Def Leppard and a chaser.”

“Field of Bands” will be held noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Baytown Township. Also playing: Wayward Boyz Klub, GNO (Girls Night Out) and Westside. Arch Allies is scheduled to play from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.

The event will celebrate veterans and service members and honor the memory of former Lakeland Shores mayor Randy Kopesky, who helped found the Yellow Ribbon Alliance of the Lower St. Croix Valley, an organization that raises money to provide the annual Veterans Day dinner along with support and assistance for active military members and veterans and their families residing in the Lower St. Croix Valley area.

Kopesky died in November 2019 when he was struck by a driver on the shoulder of Interstate 94.

“This year is the fifth Field of Bands event,” said Cindie Reiter, a member of the alliance. “Randy is missed tremendously at this time year as he was a driving force in the creation of the Yellow Ribbon Alliance.”

Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 on the day of show; children 12 and under are free. Food trucks, wine and beer will be available at the event; no coolers will be allowed.

Attendees are asked to use the south entrance of the Washington County Fairgrounds on 40th Street and to bring their own chairs; limited picnic table seating is available. Parking is free.

For more information, go to 5cityyellowribbon.com.

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