The Minerva Homecoming Festival Presents: New Wave Nation

Get ready to tease that hair and dust off your neon! The ultimate 1980s celebration is coming to town as part of the Minerva Homecoming. 🎸 The 1980s Show Experience: New Wave Nation New Wave Nation isn’t just a cover band—it’s a high-voltage, multimedia time machine. Combining state-of-the-art video visuals with live arena-style performances, they bring the greatest anthems of the '80s back to life. From the synth-pop pulse of Duran Duran to the rock-and-roll thunder of Def Leppard, it’s a non-stop party that celebrates the best decade of music. 📅 Event Details When: Friday, June 12th, 2026 Time: Show starts at 7:00 PM Where: Minerva Homecoming (Municipal Park, Minerva, OH) Admission: FREE --- 🎡 Fun for the Whole Family The Minerva Homecoming offers a classic festival atmosphere with plenty to see and do before and during the show: The Midway: Rides, games, and classic fair attractions. Food & Drink: Local vendors and food trucks serving up everything from "Lionburgers" to fair treats. All Ages: This is a family-friendly event—bring the kids and show them how we used to dance! 🪑 Pro Tip: Seating is first-come, first-served in the park. Make sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to claim your spot on the grass! What the New Wave Nation does is set the bar much higher for what a live band can and should be...An experience! Since 1998, they’ve been creating the look and feel of an 80s arena style rock concert, while performing the greatest anthems of the generation of excess, in a way that celebrates the best of what music has to offer! The constant evolution their play list and stage show keeps the band members and audience on their toes, allowing every performance to feel fresh and new! Utilizing modern day video technology, the New Wave Nation visually transports the audience through time and back, while performing the songs live, with a current feel, using their own arrangements, and tailoring a show around audience interaction and participation. From the thund