Free Concerts, Local Food Trucks Every Monday June 5 through August 7 –
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (May 22, 2023) – Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville Department of Parks and
Recreation’s 2023 Concerts in the Park series returns on Monday, June 5. A Huntsville summer tradition, the
concerts will be held over ten weeks every Monday evening through August 7. Concerts in the Park showcases
homegrown musical talent in a mix of genres from rock, and country to jazz, R&B, and today’s hits. The
concerts will take place in downtown Huntsville in Big Spring Park from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The series is FREE to
the public; concertgoers should bring their own seating and leashed pets are welcome.
Local food trucks and vendors will be onsite offering a diverse array of local cuisine. Food trucks will be
along Williams Avenue with additional offerings in the park. The menu includes; all-beef hotdogs and treats
from Golden Years Ice Cream Parlor & Diner, flavorful shaved ice from Iceworks, 100% plant-based comfort
vegan dishes from Vujee Vegan, delectable bites from Southern Wagyu, award-winning yummy goodness
from New South Hot Dog & Sushi, delicious BBQ from O Taste & See BBQ, specialty iced teas from Piper &
Leaf Tea Company, handmade fruit popsicles from Suzy’s Pops, tasty tamales from Teresita’s Tamales and
gourmet popcorn and lemonade from Yum Yum’s Gourmet Popcorn & Lemonade Stand. Picnics are also
encouraged at the Concerts.
This year’s concerts are presented with the support of Cloud Financial, Inc., Huntsville International
Airport, Huntsville Utilities, Randolph School, and Cumulus Media. The concert lineup features the following
local performers:
First Set
June 5 Chelsea, Who? JUICE
June 12 Wild Life in the Working Class The Brooklines
June 19 The N.E.I.G.H.B.O.R.S. Quantaphonics
June 26 Maneuver Center of Excellence Band (MCoE) of Fort Moore
Second Set
July 3 Shane Davis Group Rocket City Latin Band
July 10 Lana White & the Car Notes Soul Lit Band
July 17 The Tavern Preachers .45 Surprise
July 24 Treetop & the Gifted Groove Yard
July 31 Full Circle Groove
August 7 Surprise Lineup (bands TBD)
The June 26 concert is part of Huntsville’s Armed Forces Week celebrations. Arts Huntsville and the City of
Huntsville are proud to present the MCoE Band from Fort Moore, Ga., with service history dating back to 1916.
The evening will once again end with a downtown fireworks display.
“We love featuring Huntsville’s great music scene each summer at Concerts in the Park, and once again this year
concert-goers of all ages will discover new musical talent as well as popular favorites each week in Big Spring
Park,” said Arts Huntsville Executive Director Allison Dillon-Jauken. City of Huntsville Director of Parks and
Recreation James Gossett added, “Concerts in the Park is a Huntsville tradition, and the concert series – with its
food trucks and free, family-friendly concerts – was voted as last year’s ‘Downtown Event of the Year.’ We look
forward to bringing the community together again this year for great music every Monday night in the heart of
the city.”
For more information on the 2023 Concerts in the Park series, visit:
- https://www.artshuntsville.org/concerts-in-the-park/
- http://www.huntsvilleal.gov
- https://www.facebook.com/hsvconcertsinthepark
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Arts Huntsville is a non-profit organization founded in 1962. Our mission is to stimulate and support community creativity and
engagement by advancing the arts, entertainment, and culture to enrich quality of life, education, and economic development in
the greater Huntsville metropolitan region. Arts Huntsville serves as the local arts agency for the City of Huntsville and the greater
metropolitan region, supporting artists, arts organizations, residents, and visitors through four core program areas: Arts
Promotion & Support, Arts Education, Community Events and Public Art.
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