Crowd gathered outdoors at a protest or rally, with a large purple banner featuring pink dripping text that reads 'FEM' and a yellow circle in the background. People are standing, some raising their hands, and there are trees and cars in the background.

Punx With Purpose & Recovery Outreach Community Center Present:

Text reading 'Funk in the Park 2023' with a stylized, dripping pink font.

sept 16, 2023 -
marion square skate park

a resource fair meets battle of the bands

  • A FREE event open to the public at Marion Square Skate Park in Downtown Salem.

  • Free Donated Food for Youth

  • A Live Rock Show with 6 Bands

  • Access to “Elder Punx” for mentorship

  • An Event Rich with Resources

  • Youth Speakers With Lived Experience

  • Free clothing closet for youth

  • Access to the skate park in a safe and fun enviornment

  • Band booths for meet and greets

  • Build-A-Punk style station

  • Battle Vest craft station

  • Food Trucks from local restaurants

  • Merch Booths and giveaways

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we have awesome sponsors that
we’d like to give a shout out to:

LEGENDARY

Logo with the letters 'SM' and a vertical green bar resembling a book or file on a purple background.

PUNK ROCK STARS:

Logo of Evergreen Veterinary Hospital with a stylized tree and two dogs, one standing and one sitting.
Cartoon pink creature with a long nose, red bow, and big eyes, with the words 'Becca Make's BUtions' inside its body
A red silhouette of a guitar with the words "Guitar Center" written in red next to it.
Silhouettes of musicians playing instruments above the text 'Uptown Music' and the slogan 'Bringing People and Music Together'.
Logo for EMPWR featuring the words 'Ambitious. Nutritious. Delicious.'

HEY, HO, LETS GO!:

Logo for Murphy's Fireplace & Stoves, with a black chimney emitting smoke and red Gothic-style text.
Logo for Tony's Kingdom of Comics and Collectibles featuring a sword with a gold handle and black grip on a yellow and orange background.
Circular logo with the words 'North Coast Head Change' and 'Customized Cap Wear PWN' around the perimeter. The center features stylized letters 'NCHC' in holographic colors.
A black ink splatter with the text "The Ink Spot" in the center.
Label for Mediuri Farms featuring a bunch of cherries and a blue ribbon.
Logo for A to Z Party Rental, featuring stylized text in an oval and banner design.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

the day of the event

DATE: PUNX IN THE PARK will take place on September 16, 2023. Please check back for confirmed date once solidified.

TIME: 11:00am to 6:00pm

PLACE: PITP takes place at Marion Square Skate Park at 220 Union St NE, Salem, OR 97301.

PRICE: Free. Freakin’ FREE!!!!


Here are some helpful tips for you for the day of the event to keep in mind.

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the PARK AND SKATE PARK

The park will be open to anyone who wants to attend the event FOR FREE.

The skate park will be open for anyone to bring their skateboards, scooters, bikes, etc. and enjoy it.

Parking: there is public parking close to the park, across the street near Gilbert House, and at nearby parking garages. There will be no parking onsite.

Public Transit: multiple bus lines will be available thanks to CHERRIOTS. Please check bus line schedules for more information. Youth may ride buses to PITP for free.

Loud rock music

We consider this to be a family freindly event for all ages. However, it is a punk rock concert with multiple bands that are high energy. Be mindful of the loud sound and the enthusiastic crowd! Little ones may want to use sound deafening ear protection.

Because of our mission to provide a positive environment, we have asked bands to avoid using lyrics that glorify drugs, alcohol and other potentially harmful themes.

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FOOD AND DRINK

Local food trucks will be on site serving free meals to the youth in attendance. Youth may pick up meal tickets at the information booth.

Not a youth? Don’t worry! The food trucks will be open for business for you too at normal retail prices. Thanks for supporting them!

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What you can bring

  • Sunscreen

  • Water bottles

  • Skate gear

  • Bags of any size

  • Pets (dogs are OK if friendly!)

  • Low back or low profile seats

what’s not allowed

We like to say: NO BOOZE, NO DRUGS, NO DRAMA. So please respect that. Here are the things you cannot bring to PITP. If you show up with this stuff, we might have to ask you to leave in order to keep it a safe environment.

  • NO Alcohol

  • NO Drugs

  • NO Fighting/violence

  • NO Weapons of any kind

  • NO Smoking onsite

  • NO unfriendly animals/pets

  • NO disrespecting people. That includes no racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, hateful speech or actions, discrimination, or anything that makes anyone feel unsafe.

  • NO vehicles parked onsite at the park.

“if you’re somewhere near salem, oregon—you wanna be a part of that”
- mike h. (mxpx)

We gotta give a shout out to Mike Herrera (lead singer of MXPX) because he featured a little info about Punx In The Park on a recent episode of his podcast (The Mike Herrera Podcast). Thank you Mike for supporting us!

HOW PUNX IN THE PARK HAS MADE AN IMPACT

2022 Punx in the Park event results infographic showing icons and text. Highlights include 5 live rock bands, over 1,000 attendees, 35 resource booths, free clothing for youth, $50,000 raised, over 300 free meals to youth, awareness raised for at-risk youth, and a truckload of supplies donations collected.
Poster titled 'Intentions for PITP 2023' listing goals for a youth-centered community event, including a live concert, free youth meals, community resource booths, skate park access, donation hub, and youth-focused programming, with images of young people at the event.

HOW WE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT THIS YEAR

PREVIOUS LINEUP 2022

PITP COULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITH ROCC

attendees feedback from pitp 2022

  • Group of five people posing enthusiastically outdoors at a festival with trees and food trucks in the background, dressed in rock or punk-inspired clothing and makeup.

    "I loved the bands and the feeling of everyone coming together to help eachother, the support was amazing and I love seeing people give back to the community!"

  • A man getting a haircut at a barber shop, with the barber using clippers. The barber has tattoos and is wearing glasses, a hat, and a vest. The customer wears a barber's cape with a graphic of a bearded man with glasses.

    "The food vendors were amazing! Loved seeing everyone get a fresh cut too."

  • A woman with glasses and striped pants speaking into a microphone at a public event, with a graffiti-style mural in the background and an audience seated in front.

    "I loved everything about it and especially raising support & awareness for homeless youth and peoples' struggles in general."

  • A woman with tattoos and sunglasses is styling the hair of a seated young woman at an outdoor event, with a crowd and trees in the background.

    "I loved the resources available for people, the creative stations were a personal fav (free soda was also really cool with the free food)"

  • People shopping at an outdoor clothing stall with racks of clothes and piles of items on the ground.

    "I enjoyed volunteering, it was so fun but the music and free clothes/toy drive for the houseless people, it was nice."

Pictures from Punx In The Park 2022
A live outdoor band performance with three members: a guitarist and vocalist, a drummer, and a bassist, playing on a stage with a colorful backdrop that says "Pony
Two young women, one with brown hair and the other with bright red hair, are posing with a colorful, handmade paper mache piñata shaped and decorated like a rock with the words 'Love is Love' on it. They are at an outdoor event, with booths and other
A person spray painting a graffiti mural on a large wall outdoors. The mural features pink, yellow, and black colors, with the words 'NOX' and 'PARKS' visible. The person is standing on a step stool, wearing shorts, a cap, face covering, and gloves,
A band performing on an outdoor stage with a banner in the background reading "PUNX IN THE PARK." The band has three members: one playing guitar, one on drums, and the third holding a guitar covered in stickers. There are trees and an overcast sky be
People at an outdoor music festival, with two individuals in the foreground dancing closely. One has multicolored hair and holds a hat, while the other has red hair and is shirtless. Other attendees are in the background, with a backdrop of trees and
A man with a beard smiling in front of a large Pikachu inflatable at an outdoor event.
A person wearing a monster mask with green horns, a septum piercing, and a leather jacket, posing in front of a backdrop with pink and yellow graffiti-style text. The person is making a rock and roll gesture with both hands.
A man with long hair and tattoos singing passionately into a microphone during an outdoor concert, surrounded by band members and audience, with trees in the background.
A young girl with braided hair wearing a pink hat and maroon hoodie, smiling and holding a unicorn puppet at an outdoor event or fair.
A band of four musicians performing on stage at an outdoor event with a colorful backdrop that reads "Pit in the Park." The band members are dressed in punk or goth style with makeup, hair, tattoos, and face paint. Audience members are in the foregro
Crowd of people gathered outdoors in a park, some dancing and engaging with each other, with trees and parked cars in the background.
A barber giving a haircut to a man with a mohawk hairstyle inside a blue tent, with the barber using clippers, and the man wearing a green and white striped barber cape.
People gathered outdoors at a music event, with two individuals in the foreground headbanging and others watching, some taking photos.
Two women and one man are hugging each other in an outdoor event, with other people gathered around in the background.
Crowd gathered outdoors watching a street performance with a purple banner that has pink text and a yellow moon in the background. Performers are talking or singing into microphones, and some audience members are raising their hands.
Two women wearing black Fun in the Punk event shirts with lanyards standing outdoors, one speaking into a microphone and the other listening, with a pink and yellow punk-themed background and trees in the background.
Two women at an event in front of a colorful backdrop with punk-themed artwork and logos. They are posing with a cartoonish punk animal character and a large speaker. One woman wears sunglasses and a denim jacket, while the other has pink hair and a
Two people are taking a selfie at a crowd gathering. The man in the background is wearing sunglasses, a black and gray cap, and making a rock hand gesture. The woman in the foreground is smiling, wearing glasses and a yellow bandana in her hair. Seve
Three people at an outdoor event wearing black T-shirts with pink and yellow text, badges, and hats, standing on grass with trees and other people and sound equipment in the background.
Group of five people, mostly women, standing on stage at an outdoor event with a purple and yellow backdrop. They are wearing black and colorful clothing, some with tattoos, pins, and accessories, and are engaged in a discussion or interview. One per
People dancing and socializing at an outdoor music event or festival, with trees and grass in the background.
A band performs outdoors at a festival with a drummer on the left, a guitarist in the center, and a crowd watching in the background. People in the crowd are wearing different attire, some with colorful hair and accessories.
Three people with zombie and horror makeup taking a selfie at an outdoor event or festival.
A group of five people dressed in rock or punk style costumes, some with painted faces, posing together outdoors at a festival or event, with trees and other people in the background.
A group of young people at a music event, with two women in the foreground headbanging and the others watching, some taking photos, in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.
A man with pale face makeup and black face paint around his eyes, wearing face paint resembling a skeletal mouth on his cheeks, with dark eyebrows, slicked-back hair, large ear piercings, and a black studded jacket.
An intense woman with pink hair, makeup resembling a skeleton face, and tattoos on her arms, singing into a microphone outdoors with a large tree in the background.
A young person with black and yellow hair, face painted with a skull design, holds a colorful toy bracelet kit labeled 'Friendship Word Wear' at an outdoor market or fair, with tents and people in the background.
People shopping at a clothing stall with racks of clothes and piles of items on tables at an outdoor market
Young woman with wavy, pastel purple hair, wearing dark makeup, fishnet gloves, a black choker, layered necklaces, and a black graphic T-shirt, outdoors with blurred trees in the background.
A woman in a food truck handing a plastic bag to a customer. The customer extends their hand to receive the bag. There are four bottles of sauces or liquids in front of the counter, labeled "COLD," "MED," and "HOT." The food truck is orange with part
Three women with tattoos and colorful hair smiling outdoors at a park or festival, with tents and chairs nearby.
Two women dressed in gothic or punk attire performing with microphones and guitars outdoors, with trees in the background.
A woman with colorful tattoos and pink-tipped black hair is spray painting a young boy's hair. The boy, wearing a Batman T-shirt and Marvel shorts, is sitting on a folding chair with his eyes closed as the spray is applied.

Support the event.

THANK YOU for your interest in sponsoring Punx In The Park 2023! Your support is going to help us give our community’s youth a memorable and helpful experience.

All donations are tax deductible, and donors will receive a donation form for tax purposes.

Support The Event
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Group of people outdoors, with two women hugging in the center, surrounded by others with colorful hair and tattoos, at a park or festival setting.