Western Iowa Tech Community College (WIT) will host annual WITSTOCK '26, a family-friendly music festival, on April 29 in Parking Lot 2 on its Sioux City campus. The event begins at 6:00 p.m., and admission and food are free.
Guests are encouraged to bring friends and family, along with lawn chairs and yard blankets, to relax and enjoy an evening of live music and campus community.
WITSTOCK '26 will feature performances by Eran Ellerbeck at 6:00 p.m., Fatal Fall at 7:30 p.m., and Gallivant at 9:00 p.m. All performances will take place outdoors, weather permitting.
New this year, the event will also include the first annual Glow Run, a 1K fun run beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Glow Run is designed as a high-energy, family-friendly experience and will support Western Iowa Tech Community College Athletics. Additional details and registration information will be shared separately.
WITSTOCK '26 is hosted by students in Western Iowa Tech's Mass Communications program and supported by Student Activities. The event is fully produced by students in the Audio Engineering, Video Production, and Media Communications programs, providing hands-on experience in live event production, sound, and broadcast.
These programs prepare students for careers in digital media, content creation, audio production, video editing, broadcasting, and communications. Students gain real-world experience through projects like WITSTOCK, working with professional equipment and producing live events from start to finish.
For more information, contact Program Coordinator Chris Mansfield at (712) 317-3298.
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About Western Iowa Tech Media Programs
Western Iowa Tech Community College offers hands-on programs in Mass Communications, Audio Engineering, and Video Production designed to prepare students for careers in media, marketing, broadcasting, and digital content creation. Students learn industry-standard tools and techniques while building portfolios through real-world projects, live events, and collaborative productions. Programs are based in Sioux City, Iowa, and are open to students seeking creative, technology-driven careers in today's digital media landscape.