Virginia State Parks offer summer concerts

LANCASTER—Several Virginia State Parks will offer concerts this summer through the fall that will include bluegrass, jazz, gospel, country, rock and roll, symphony and contemporary music. Each location has a variety of music throughout the year so there is something that everyone can enjoy.

Concerts are planned at Belle Isle State Park and Westmoreland State Park.

Music by the River at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster, will feature concerts from 6-8 p.m. on second and third Saturdays, June through August.

Music by the River at Belle Isle State Park lineup:

  • June 8: Big City Band
  • June 15: Black Cat Murphy
  • July 13: Faron Hamblin
  • July 20: Rappahannock Crossing Bluegrass Band
  • August 10: Karen Jonas Band
  • August 17: Southern Grace

The series is made possible by the sponsorship of local businesses, community organizations, foundations and Friends of Belle Isle State Park.

“We’ve scheduled a variety of programs again this season,” said Friends of Belle Isle State Park music committee co-chairman Robert Mason Jr. “Get ready for some foot stomping and fancy dancing!”

Music on the Cliffs at Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, will feature concerts from 6-8 p.m. on third Saturdays June through September.

Music on the Cliffs at Westmoreland State Park lineup:

  • June 15: Tommy Filkoski
  • July 20: Hard To Tell
  • August 17: Sally & Brian
  • September 21: Tyler Nichols

The series is sponsored by Friends of Westmoreland. A raffle will be conducted throughout the series for a new kayak; the drawing will be held at the last concert of the series.

Parking fees are required at all park locations upon entry. For concerts, festivals and music camps at Virginia State parks throughout the Commonwealth, visit .

Rivah Visitor's Guide Staff
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The Rivah Visitor’s Guide provides information about places to go and things to do throughout the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region, from the York River to the Potomac River.

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