Virginia State Parks host a variety of music throughout the year so there is something that everyone can enjoy.
Parks will offer a variety of music events this summer including bluegrass, jazz, gospel, country, rock and roll, symphony and contemporary.
These music series are a great way to get outdoors and relax or dance while enjoying rhythmic music, reported Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation public relations and marketing specialist Kim Wells. Folks are reminded to bring a blanket or chair and find the perfect spot to experience the melodic sounds from a diverse group of artists.
- Music by the River, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Offered by the Friends of Belle Isle State Park, concerts are staged from 6-8 p.m. in the Picnic Area. A $5 parking fee is payable at the gate. Leashed pets welcome, no alcohol, free popcorn
- The Windbags, June 14
- Chris & Jane, June 21
- Rappahannock Crossing, July 12
- Hard To Tell, July 19
- Faron Hamblin, August 9
- Southern Grace, August 16
Series sponsors include Bill’s Body Shop, Chesapeake Bank, Dehnert, Clarke & Co., Eugene Duffer Foundation, Friends of Belle Isle State Park, Old Farm Truck, Rappahannock Record, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, River Counties Community Foundation, Tri-Star Supermarket, Michael Servetus Endowment Fund UUFR, Wealth Planning Solutions, WKWI Bay 101.7, WIGO Country, WRAR 105.5, WNNT 107.5 and WWND 103.9.
- Music on the Cliffs, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Supported by the Friends of Westmoreland State Park, concerts are staged from 6-8 p.m. outdoors at the Visitor Center. A $10 parking fee is payable at the gate. Leashed pets welcome.
- Faron Hamblin, June 21
- Sally & Brian, July 19
- Haze & Dacey Trio, August 16
- Hard To Tell, September 20
General’s Ridge Vineyard will offer wine tastings and bottle sales, no outside alcohol. The food vendor will be Dogs Gone Wild! The Arts Center of Montross will be in attendance.
- Music in the Park, Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. Sponsored by the Friends of Machicomoco State Park, concerts are staged from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2. A $5 parking fee is payable at the gate. No alcohol.
- The Tidewinders, headliner, and Ami Baker, May 31
- The Tom Euler Trio, and Hunter Owens, September 13.
