Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and come enjoy the scheduled Music in the Park and Rockin' Readers. Summer weather, music entertainment, time with family, friends, and the community......Such a great way to enjoy your day. Rockin' Readers precedes the Rockin' Lunch hours in Burnsville. Come and listen to principals from District 191 read great books to kids! Enjoy your summer. If I missed any Music in the Park series you can email me at jodil@macaronikid.com and I will get them added to the Guide.
Apple Valley
Free Summer Concert Series in Kelley Park
Join us this summer for Music in Kelley Park! The Apple Valley Arts Foundation is excited to announce the lineup for our free summer concert series, and it kicks off on June 17.
Where: Kelley Park, 6855 Fortino St., Apple Valley
When: Friday Nights
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Music Line-Up:
🎵 6/16/23 - Salsa del Soul
🎵 6/23/22 - The Alex Rossi Band
🎵 6/30/2023 - Michael Monroe
🎵 7/7/23 - Dakota Valley Symphony – Movie Magic
🎵 7/14/23 - Lorri Dokken Presents: I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar!
🎵 7/21/23 - Hitchville
🎵 7/22/2023 - JD Steele and the MacPhail Community Youth Choir
🎵 8/4/23 - Power of Ten
🎵 8/11/23 - Riverside All Stars with Kyle Tenison
Burnsville
Thursday Rockin’ Lunch Hour Concerts
Where: Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
When: Thursdays
Time: Noon
Cost: Free
Join us on Thursdays over lunch hour this music and a dance party. These mini concerts are geared toward preschool-aged audiences looking for a rockin' good time!
Plus, come early to join ISD 191 principals, teachers and staff read fun stories at Rockin' Readers.
Date Performer
June 15 | KidsDance
June 22 | Kid Power with Rachael
July 6 | KidsDance
July 13 | Kid Power with Rachael
July 20 | KidsDance
July 27 | Kid Power with Rachael
Aug. 3 | KidsDance
Aug. 10 | "Madagascar Jr!" the musical
Aug. 17 | Kid Power with Rachael
Friday Night Boogie
These select "Flicks on the Bricks" are for those looking to boogie! The nights will kick off with music and entertainment, followed by the movie at dusk.
When: Friday, August 11
Where: Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
🎵 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. - Music and Entertainment
🎬 Movie at Dusk: "Puss in Boots" Rated PG
Eagan
Music at Market Fest
Where: Eagan Festival Grounds, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121
Time and Dates
Summer Market | Wednesdays | June 7 - August 30* | 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
* No market on July 5
Fall Market | Wednesdays| September 6 - 27 l 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend, items available to purchase
More Information:
Eagan Market Fest is a great way to spend Wednesday evenings this summer! Stop by this weekly farmers market and concert series for a variety of fresh and local produce, artisan goods and entertainment. Grab dinner from one of our locally owned concession vendors and listen to live music as they perform at the Eagan Rotary Bandshell Stage. Open the Entertainment Tab below for a concert schedule thanks to the support of Think Bank.
Get Market Fest news in your email or follow @cityofeagan on Facebook and Instagram to see what products and vendors will be available each week.
The kids Power of Produce (POP) Club will be available each week for kids ages 4-12. Check in at the green tent, participate in a fun produce activity and earn tokens to purchase produce.
Live entertainment will be back each week this summer! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy great music in the park. Thank you to our sponsor Think Bank for support of entertainment at Eagan Market Fest!
June 7 | Matt Yetter and Good Morning Bedlam
June 14 | Comes a Time and Moonlight Seranaders Big Band
June 21 | The Stand Ups
June 28 | Blue Dog
July 12 | AJ Spoff and The Rockin' Hollywoods
July 19 | Costello and Hipps and The 22nd Row
July 26 | Lee Engele and Friends
August 2 | Fred the Bear
August 9 | Grupo Mio
August 16 | Matt Jennings Electric Trio and Zoe Says Go
August 23 | Top Shelf
August 30 | Craig Clark Band
September 6 | Joey Stephens
Farmington
Where: Rambling River Park, 17 Elm Street unless inclement weather and then it is at the Rambling River Park, 7 Elm St, Farmington, MN 55024
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free
More Information: You will hear a wide variety of music for the whole family on the last Wednesday of the month May - August! Bring a snack, blanket or lawn chair.
In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at the Rambling River Center, Banquet Room, 325 Oak St.
Music Line-Up:
🎵 Wednesday, May 31 at 7pm - "Riverside Rockets" (1950's Rock 'N Roll at it's finest)
🎵 Wednesday, June 29 at 7pm - "Dakota Ramblers" (Classic Country)
🎵 Wednesday, July 26 at 5pm - "Pan-Handlers Steel Drum Band" (Steel Drum Band)
🎵 Wednesday, August 30 at 7pm - "Troy Aaron Johnson" (Family Fun Show)
Lakeville
🎵 Live at the Lake (Casperson Park in Lakeville)
Where: Casperson Park Outdoor Performance Stage, 19720 Juno TrailLakeville MN 55044
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: Free, items for sale at food trucks on site
| Date | Bands | Genre | Food Trucks Onsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21 | - Pre-show: Lakeville Area Community Band- Main stage: Mick Sterling Presents A BILLY JOEL STATE OF MIND | - Community band- Rock | - Streetside Canteen- Iron Clad Cafe |
| June 28 | - Pre-show: Lakeville South Jazz Band featuring Encore- Main stage: Drums of Navarone | - Community/big band/jazz- Latin/jazz/funk | - Rollin Nolen's BBQ- Streetside Canteen |
| July 5 | - Pre-show: Batteryboy- Main stage: The Look | - Indie rock- Party rock cover band | - Mr. Egg Roll- Iron Clad Cafe |
| July 12 | - Pre-show: Relativity The Band- Main stage: Lakeville Area Community Band | - Classic rock/folk rock- Community band | - BD Sammies- Pharaoh's Gyros - Cookie Dough Bliss |
| July 19 | - Pre-show: Lakeville Sliders- Main stage: Chad Johnson Music | - Brass band- Country/rock | - California Dip and Eat- Streetside Canteen |
| July 26 | - Pre-show: Ballet Royale of Minnesota- Main stage: Socaholix | - Ballet/dance group- Caribbean dance band | - Rollin Nolen's BBQ- Streetside Canteen |
| August 2 | - Pre-show: The Velvet Tones- Main stage: Long Time Gone | - Community senior choral group- Bluegrass | - Mr. Egg Roll |
| August 9 | - Pre-show: Self-Titled Rock & Roll Band- Main stage: Lakeville Area Community Band | - Country/indie/pop- Community band | - Streetside Canteen- Iron Clad Cafe |
| August 16 | - Pre-show: Southside Kool Jazz Combo- Main stage: Josh Cleveland Band | - Jazz- Country/R&B/rock | - Rollin Nolen's BBQ- Cookie Dough Bliss |
| August 23 | - Pre-show: Trainwreck Duet- Main stage: Laura Caviani Group | - Vintage lounge pop/blues/country- Jazz | - Mr. Egg Roll- BD Sammies |
| August 30 | - Pre-show: Me and Mr. Wright- Main stage: Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio | - Rock- Johnny Cash tribute band | - California Dip and Eat- Cookie Dough Bliss |
Park FAQs
For more information on this series, visit: https://www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com/.../Live-at-the-Lake
Rosemount
Where: at the Amphitheater at Central Park,, 2893 145th Street West
Time: Times Vary
Cost: Free
More information: Bring your blanket, cooler and lawn chair and enjoy our beautiful Central Park this summer. In case of inclement weather, performances will be cancelled. Pre-recorded information line: 651-322- 6020 #1 for weather-related information.
Music Line-Up:
Thursday Morning Music Schedule
🎵Thursday, June 15 at 10am (The Royal Order of Chords and Keys)
🎵 Thursday, June 22 at 10am (Bob the Beachcomber)
🎵 Thursday, June 29 at 10am (The Bazillions)
🎵 Thursday, July 6 at 10am (Sticks and Tones)
🎵 Thursday, July 13 at 10am (The Wonderful World of Woody)
🎵 Thursday, July 20 at 10am (Wiggle Giggle and Jam) Following this concert on July 20, The Rosemount Youth Commission will be hosing a FREE SUMMER CELEBRATION event at the splash pad from 11am-12pm. There will be treats, summer activities and giveaway.
BYOC Music Night at the Amphitheater at Central Park, 2893 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN, 55068
"Bring your own coolers" and lawnchairs to come and enjoy live music. There will be a food truck onsite as well.
🎵 Saturday, August 19, 5-9pm Music by Skitzo Fonik
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