Summer Concerts

 

Summer Concerts in the Park - Bayview Park Band Shell, Alpena, MI (Approx. 30 miles, ~40-minute drive)

  • Description: A weekly outdoor concert series at the Alpena Band Shell in Bayview Park (128 Prentiss St, Alpena, MI 49707), along Lake Huron. Features local and regional bands, including the Alpena City Band, performing genres like oldies, funk, soul, Motown, country, marches, and show tunes.
  • Details: Concerts are held on Saturday nights (6:00 PM–9:00 PM) and Thursday nights (7:30 PM, Alpena City Band) from June to mid-August. Free admission; donations support the band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.  
    Check truenorthradionetwork.com, alpena.mi.us, or visitalpena.com for schedules.

Concerts in the Park - Lakeside Park or Marina, Rogers City, MI (Approx. 20 miles, ~30-minute drive)

  • Description: Free outdoor summer concerts at Lakeside Park or the marina area, organized by the Rogers City Area Chamber of Commerce. Local and regional bands play classic rock, country, or folk in a lakeside setting.
  • Details: Typically weekly or biweekly from June to August. 
    Schedules posted on the Rogers City Chamber of Commerce website or social media.

Presque Isle County Fair - Presque Isle County Fairgrounds, Presque Isle, MI (Approx. 15 miles, ~25-minute drive)

  • Description: The Presque Isle County Fair, held in late July or early August, features outdoor live music (country, folk, or local bands) on an open-air stage at the fairgrounds as part of its entertainment.
  • Details: Music during evening fair events. Check the Presque Isle County Fair website for schedules.

Cheboygan Summer Concert Series - City Park, Cheboygan, MI (Approx. 50 miles, ~1-hour drive)

  • Description: Free outdoor concerts at City Park along the Cheboygan River, featuring local and regional artists performing jazz, rock, or country.
  • Details: Typically weekly from June to August.  
    Visit the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce website or Big Country 102.9 (WMKC) for updates.

Posen Potato Festival - Posen, MI (Approx. 5 miles, ~10-minute drive)

  • Description: Held the weekend after Labor Day, this outdoor festival includes live music by local bands on an open-air stage, alongside food and community activities.
  • Details: Music is part of the festival’s entertainment. Check the festival’s website for details.