MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Institute of Rock is turning up the volume and the water pressure for its next downtown summer event.

Previously known as the C Street Shutdown, the event returns Saturday, June 13, as Rock the Block: Community Water Fight, a free all-day street festival featuring live music, food vendors, carnival games, water slides, a dunk tank and a communitywide water fight.

The event will run from noon to 10 p.m. at First and D streets in Marysville, expanding beyond its previous footprint to cover more of the city's Chinatown and historic downtown district.

"We are getting considerably larger with every event we do, which is great. It's just more work," organizer Stevie Bogan said. "Thankfully, I have a great production team around me, and the support from the community grows just as rapidly as our event."

Bogan, owner and founder of The Institute of Rock, said proceeds and donations from this year's event will support the NOTES Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit branch of the business that provides music lessons, instruments, studio time and workshops to people who may not otherwise be able to afford them. Donations are tax-deductible.

The event will take place outside The Institute of Rock at 107 C St. and extend around the block to include portions of First and D streets. Free parking will be available in the Habitat for Humanity parking lot, providing a central access point for attendees.

Students from The Institute of Rock will showcase their talents throughout the afternoon alongside performances by established local bands and student musicians, including performers from the Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.

The main stage is expected to be set up across from Plaza Park near the Bok Kai Temple gate, giving attendees access to shade and grassy areas throughout the day. A beer garden will also be located near the Silver Dollar Saloon and operated by owners Joe and Meigan Ferrie.

"There's over a quarter of a million dollars of sound, light and equipment going into this stage setup," Bogan said. "I do want to thank my production team, including Adrian Saucedo of Moontower Production Company, Nate Jennings of Jennerate Designs, Jeff Milani of Milani Stage Light and Sound and Aldo from Mix by Blade."

In addition to live music, organizers expect at least 30 food and craft vendors. Bogan said organizers are working to avoid duplicate vendors so each business has an opportunity to stand out.

Children's activities will include a bounce house, water slides and the event's new community water fight, which will be divided into age groups.

"The Linda Fire Department said they'd be glad to come and fill up our troughs, and thankfully we're not in a drought, so nobody's going to be mad because we all want to throw some water at each other," Bogan said. "There's going to be a lot of water flying around, so think about bringing a change of clothes or a towel."

The day will also feature a celebrity dunk tank with local community members taking turns in the seat. Expected participants include Yuba County Supervisor Gary Bradford, Marysville City Councilmember Stuart Gilchrist, Next Up Music Fest founder Mikey Pennington and Hooligans Bar and Bistro owner Paulie Daly.

Other activities will include a fastest-pitch tent with a radar gun and an appearance by The Clubhouse, a local D Street business that will host golf simulator competitions such as longest drive and closest to the pin.

Although admission is free, organizers encourage attendees to reserve a spot through Eventbrite to help estimate attendance. Food, beverages and carnival games will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit http://theinstituteofrock.com