Dog Bowl Concert Weekends
Dog Bowl Concert Weekends bring together two distinct 5 Points Outdoors experiences at Black Dog Salvage: a Saturday evening feature concert and a paired Sunday Legendary Brunch & Benefit fundraiser.
Together, these weekends create space for live music, community gathering, accessibility, local partnerships, family-friendly outdoor experiences, and meaningful nonprofit impact — all in one shared setting.
The Dog Bowl Concert Series is a seasonal outdoor live music series in Roanoke, Virginia, hosted at Black Dog Salvage.
Why Dog Bowl Weekends Matter
Dog Bowl Concert Weekends are designed as more than a concert calendar. Each weekend connects a Saturday feature show with a Sunday community-centered brunch and benefit experience that helps expand the impact of 5 Points Outdoors.
A New Chapter for 5PTS Outdoors
The Sunday Legendary Brunch & Benefit series grows out of the spirit of 5 Points Music Sanctuary’s earlier Legendary Biscuit Sessions — intimate gatherings built around live music, food, and mission. This expanded format carries that idea forward in a larger outdoor setting at Black Dog Salvage, creating more room for discovery, accessibility, and shared experience.
Music, Community, and Impact
Each Sunday event brings together live music, brunch, vendors, kids activities, and a featured regional nonprofit partner. These benefit events are designed to raise awareness, create connection, and help direct meaningful support back into organizations doing important work across our community.
2026 Weekend Lineup
Each Dog Bowl weekend pairs a Saturday evening feature concert with a Sunday Legendary Brunch & Benefit event at The Dog Bowl at Black Dog Salvage.
May 2–3, 2026
Saturday feature concert + Sunday Brunch & Benefit fundraiser
Chatham County Line
5PTS Outdoors opens the 2026 Dog Bowl season with Chatham County Line — a Raleigh string band whose genre-bending live show has long bridged bluegrass tradition with folk, country, and rock. Their latest era keeps that spirit intact while pushing the sound into fresh territory.
Jared Stout Band w. Creedence Clearwater Recital
Benefiting: Masterpiece Alliance
Legendary BrunchVendorsKids ActivitiesCommunity Impact
Masterpiece Alliance empowers individuals with disabilities through employment services, housing, and life-enrichment programs, helping people build independence and long-term stability within the community.
June 6–7, 2026
Saturday feature concert + Sunday Brunch & Benefit fundraiser
Same As It Ever Was – Talking Heads Tribute
Because the Talking Heads will most likely never tour again, there is Same As It Ever Was — a seven-piece tribute bringing the thrill of everything from ’77 to Stop Making Sense, all the way to Naked, with the energy and movement that made the original band so singular.
Win Tickets to Same As It Ever Was (Talking Heads Tribute)
5PTS Soul Town Project ft. Hoppie Vaughan w. Freak Rangers
Benefiting: 3 Balloons
Legendary BrunchVendorsKids ActivitiesCommunity Impact
Based in the Roanoke Valley, 3 Balloons is a nonprofit retail and workshop space with a mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.
July 11–12, 2026
Saturday feature concert + Sunday Brunch & Benefit fundraiser
Steep Canyon Rangers
GRAMMY-winning Steep Canyon Rangers balance deep bluegrass roots with a broader Americana sensibility, pairing masterful musicianship with songwriting that has made them one of the most respected groups in modern acoustic music.
Phat Laces w. Talking Cake
Benefiting: Roanoke Speech & Hearing Center
Legendary BrunchVendorsKids ActivitiesCommunity Impact
Roanoke Speech & Hearing Center provides critical speech, language, and hearing services for children and adults, helping individuals strengthen communication and quality of life.
August 15–16, 2026
Saturday feature concert announced now. Sunday Brunch & Benefit details coming soon.
Grateful for Biggie
Grateful for Biggie creates an unexpected and exhilarating fusion of the Grateful Dead and Notorious B.I.G., turning two iconic musical worlds into one genre-defying live experience full of groove, humor, and surprise.
Sunday Event Announcement Coming Soon
Legendary BrunchVendorsKids ActivitiesCommunity Impact
The paired Sunday Brunch & Benefit fundraiser for this weekend will be announced soon. Check back for artist, nonprofit partner, brunch details, and ticket information.
September 12–13, 2026
Saturday feature concert announced now. Sunday Brunch & Benefit details coming soon.
Yonder Mountain String Band
Grammy-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band helped open new lanes for acoustic music, carrying bluegrass into broader rooms and conversations while staying grounded in the spark of musicians playing in real time.
Win Tickets to Yonder Mountain String Band at the Dog Bowl
Sunday Event Announcement Coming Soon
Legendary BrunchVendorsKids ActivitiesCommunity Impact
The paired Sunday Brunch & Benefit fundraiser for this weekend will be announced soon. Check back for artist, nonprofit partner, brunch details, and ticket information.
October 3–4, 2026
Saturday feature concert announced now. Sunday Brunch & Benefit details coming soon.
Skydog – Allman Brothers Band Tribute
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Skydog has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the late 1960s and early 1970s through an immersive recreation of the Allman Brothers Band’s iconic sound, from soulful blues to expansive Southern rock improvisation.
Win Tickets to Skydog (Allman Brothers Tribute) at the Dog Bowl
Sunday Event Announcement Coming Soon
Legendary BrunchVendorsKids ActivitiesCommunity Impact
The paired Sunday Brunch & Benefit fundraiser for this weekend will be announced soon. Check back for artist, nonprofit partner, brunch details, and ticket information.
Weekend Passes & Family Info
2-day passes are available for announced full weekends, making it easy to experience both the Saturday feature concert and the paired Sunday Legendary Brunch & Benefit event in one package.
Kids 12 & under are free with an accompanying adult ticket-holder, making Dog Bowl Weekends an easy family-friendly option for music lovers and community-minded guests alike.
Weekend Hours at a Glance
- Saturday: Gates 5:00 PM • Music 6:00 PM • Event ends around 9:30 PM
- Sunday: Event opens 11:00 AM • Brunch 11:00 AM–1:00 PM • Music begins 12:30 PM • Event ends 4:00 PM
- Venue: The Dog Bowl at Black Dog Salvage, 902 13th St SW, Roanoke, VA
Saturday Evening Hours
- 5:00 PM — Gates Open
- 6:00 PM — Music Begins
- 9:30 PM — Event Ends
- Kids 12 & under — Free with an adult ticket-holder
Sunday Brunch & Benefit Hours
- 11:00 AM — Event Opens
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Legendary Brunch access window
- 12:20 PM–12:30 PM — Welcome / partner introduction window
- 12:30 PM — Music Begins
- 4:00 PM — Event Ends
Legendary Brunch Experience
From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, guests can access a limited Legendary Brunch experience inside the Dog Bowl tent. Brunch admission is capped at approximately 200 guests per event to keep the experience comfortable and intentional.
Brunch offerings may include bagels or biscuits from local partners including Donnie D’s Bagels and Scratch Biscuit Company, plus scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, fruit, coffee, and juices.
A VIP bar will also be available with mimosas, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.
Food Trucks, Brunch, & Vendors
Kefi
Greek food with passion — fresh Mediterranean street food featuring flavorful pita wraps, salads, and classic Greek favorites.
Birdogs
Serving the South Carolina classic “bird dog”: a chicken tender in a hot dog bun with signature toppings.
Marketplace Experience
Vendors are woven into a high-traffic marketplace area near the action, creating a relaxed and natural setting for guests to browse, connect, and support local businesses and community organizations throughout the day.
Community and Impact
Each Sunday Brunch & Benefit event is designed to support a regional nonprofit while creating a memorable outdoor experience rooted in music, access, and connection.
How the Benefit Model Works
Nonprofit partners are invited to share their work, connect with guests, and build support for their ongoing efforts through event visibility, on-site presence, storytelling, and community engagement. The goal is not just to host a concert, but to create a platform that supports both awareness and fundraising.
That means each Sunday carries real purpose alongside the music, giving guests a chance to enjoy the day while also learning about and supporting organizations doing important work across the region.
Built for Shared Experience
This initiative continues to grow from earlier 5PTS community programming and prior partnerships with organizations like The Bradley Free Clinic and Carilion Clinic Foundation. Whether guests come for the music, the brunch, the nonprofit mission, or simply to spend time outdoors, each Sunday is meant to feel welcoming, connected, and intentional.
Accessibility, hearing loss advocacy, community partnership, and nonprofit visibility remain part of the larger vision that makes these weekends distinct.
Parking
There is a parking lot available across 13th Street from Black Dog Salvage. Enter from 13th Street and exit through the rear of the lot onto Cleveland Avenue. Parking is limited, so we encourage guests to carpool, bike, scooter, or walk the greenway when possible.
Bar & Concessions
The 5 Points bar will be serving a variety of draft and canned domestic and craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and wine by the glass or bottle. Please bring a valid government-issued ID if you plan to drink.
Concessions will also be available, including ice cream, bagged snacks, candy, bottled water, and non-alcoholic beverages.
ADA & Accessibility
We pride ourselves on welcoming people of all abilities. There is a flat area at the top of the field reserved for guests with limited mobility.
If you need additional assistance on site, please reach out to event staff when you arrive and we’ll be glad to help. Guests can also review event information in advance and contact us with accessibility-related questions before the show.
On-Site ADA Dispatch: 540-278-9347
Get Involved
Whether you want to attend, volunteer, vend, or help amplify the mission, there are multiple ways to take part in Dog Bowl Concert Weekends.
Attend a Weekend
Join us for a Saturday feature concert, a Sunday Legendary Brunch & Benefit, or the full weekend with a 2-day pass when available.
Volunteer With Us
Help support the guest experience, assist with event operations, and be part of bringing live music and community impact to the Dog Bowl.
Apply as a Vendor
Dog Bowl vendors are placed in a high-traffic marketplace area with steady visibility throughout the day. Retail, food, and community-oriented applicants are welcome.
Sponsors
Thank you to the sponsors whose support helps make Dog Bowl Concert Weekends — and the broader community impact around them — possible.
Dog Bowl Sponsors
Top Dog Sponsors
Big Dog Sponsors
Puppy Dog Sponsors
Snoop Dog Sponsors
Dog Lover Sponsors
Dog Whisperer Sponsors
Brunch Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
FAQs
What can I bring?
Guests may bring lawn chairs, blankets, and one sealed bottle of water per person. Please also bring a valid government-issued ID for 21+ beverage purchases.
What should I leave at home?
Weapons, outside food and beverages, alcohol, drugs, pop-up tents, large umbrellas, view-obstructing items, and bad attitudes.
Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome.
Will there be a bag search?
Yes. We will be taking a quick look to help ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests.
Where is the box office?
The main entrance is located at the back of the Black Dog Salvage main parking lot. Look for the big yellow banner that says “Box Office.”
Are kids free?
Children 12 and under do not need a purchased ticket, but they must attend with an accompanying adult ticket-holder.
What are 2-day passes?
When both the Saturday and Sunday events for a weekend are announced, some weekends offer 2-day ticket packages that cover both events. Check the linked ticket pages for the current package options available for that weekend.
When does music start on Sundays?
Sunday events open at 11:00 AM, brunch access runs from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, and music typically begins around 12:30 PM.
Where can I smoke?
We have a designated tent for tobacco smokers and vaporizer users on the right side of the field, between the stage and vendor row. Please do not smoke in the general audience area or near the bar, food trucks, or vendors.
Can I re-enter the venue if I leave?
We prefer that you remain in the venue once admitted, though we understand there are occasional extenuating circumstances.
Will Black Dog Salvage be open during the shows?
Black Dog Salvage closes at 6:00 PM, but we encourage guests to stop in and explore before the Saturday evening show or before the Sunday event.
What accessibility options are available?
There is a flat area at the top of the field reserved for guests with limited mobility. If you need assistance on site, please check in with event staff when you arrive.