Fairfax County Park Authority’s Summer Entertainment Series presents more than 190 exciting performances at 17 locations all summer long. Choose from an array of free, live performances featuring classical to bluegrass music and everything in between. Attend with friends and family, or just enjoy the music on your own — we hope to see you this summer!

Enjoy performances from outstanding local and national touring groups including:

• (June 28) The Artimus Pyle Band – Grist Mill Park: Rock on with The Artimus Pyle Band to classic Lynyrd Skynyrd songs, such as “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Free Bird” and “Simple Man.”
• (July 11) Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin & Lille – Frying Pan Farm Park: Embark on a musical journey through multiple genres held together by fantastic harmonies, top-notch musicianship and a killer band.
• (July 18) The United States 257th Army Band – Fairfax County Government Center: Join us as “The Band of the Nation’s Capital” performs a variety of music including classical, rock, jazz and more.
• (July 19) Yellow Dubmarine – Royal Lake Park: Enjoy and sing along to all of your favorite Beatles hits.
• (July 20) Saved by the ‘90s – Mosaic District: Strawberry Lane: Throw it back to the ‘90s with this huge, interactive cover band.
• (July 25) Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen – Frying Pan Farm Park: Experience this Grammy-nominated band perform a torrent of mind-blowing bluegrass.
• (Aug. 16) The United States Air Force Strings – Mason District Park Amphitheater: Join the official string ensemble of the U.S. Air Force for an evening of music ranging from classical symphonic selections to classic rock, bluegrass and patriotic compositions.
• (Aug. 18) Cheryl Wheeler with Kenny White – Mason District Amphitheater: Sing along to folk music with famed singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler and pianist and singer Kenny White.
• (Aug. 23) Deanna Bogart – Grist Mill Park: Hear Deanna Bogart’s dazzling keyboards, soulful saxophone, smoky vocals and cut-above songwriting.
• (Aug. 24) Bruce in the USA – Arrowbrook Centre Park: Jam on to your favorite tunes by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.
• (Aug. 31) Cloud Cult – Arrowbrook Centre Park: End your summer on a high note with Cloud Cult, a band known for their unique alternative-orchestral-folk-rock sound and hailed as one of the “Top 10 Green Bands” by Rolling Stone.

Explore the full list of upcoming performances by visiting the Summer Entertainment Series website. Wine, beer and snacks will be available for purchase at Mount Vernon Nights (Workhouse Arts Center); wine tastings and sales will be provided by Paradise Springs Winery at Music at Arrowbrook Park; and beer from 2 Silos Brewing Company will be available for purchase during the Springfield Nights Wednesday evening shows.

Performances are held outdoors and may be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please call 703-324-SHOW (7469) before leaving home for inclement weather updates.

The Summer Entertainment Series performances are provided in partnership with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County Park Foundation, and the tremendous support of individuals, businesses, corporations and volunteers who contribute to the success of these entertainment series.

The Summer Entertainment Series is sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Foundation. The Fairfax County Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supports the Fairfax County Park Authority by raising private funds, obtaining grants, and creating partnerships that supplement tax dollars to meet our community’s needs for park land, facilities, and services. Visit the Fairfax County Park Foundation website for more information or call 703-324-8582.