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Weekly Concerts in the Park at Island Park this July and August

Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation
Date: Jul 15, 2024

Willamalane Park and Recreation District is holding its annual Concerts in the Park series on Wednesday evenings throughout July and August at Island Park (200 West B Street, Springfield). Attendees can enjoy live music, savor delicious food and beer, and explore unique offerings from local vendors. Each week, a different band will perform, offering a variety of musical styles throughout the summer. The full schedule is available below.

The concerts run weekly from July 17 to Aug. 7 on Wednesdays. Opening acts begin at 5:15 p.m., and headliners start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation, which benefits the food pantry at Willamalane Adult Activity Center and Willamalane’s Little Free Pantries around Springfield. The gates and concessions open at 5 p.m.

The event schedule is as follows:

July 17: Sugar Beets 

  • Headliner: Sugar Beets, a Eugene-based band that recently performed at the Oregon County Fair, will fill the park with traditional and contemporary bluegrass, folk, and country songs. 
  • Opening act: Fooble the Dragon

July 24: Son de Cuba 

  • Headliner: Son de Cuba, a Portland-based band and returning favorite to the concert series, will showcase modern and classic Latin American songs.
  • Opening act: Whistling Mitch Musical Variety Show

July 31: Code Red 

  • Headliner: Code Red, another returning favorite act and Eugene-based band, will bring their high-energy, ‘80s rock style to the park.
  • Opening act: Mariachi band

Aug. 7: Jenny Don’t and the Spurs 

  • Headliner: Jenny Don’t and the Spurs will bring their unique, high-energy Country Western music to the final concert. This Portland-based band has captivated audiences for over a decade and was recently featured on NPR.
  • Opening act: David Grinder Magic Show

The Concerts in the Park series is presented by Northwest Community Credit Union. For a complete list of concerts, concessions, and other details, visit willamalane.org/concerts.