Music in the Park
Music in the Park is an annual summertime series that features live music performances in Veterans Park in downtown River Falls. The park offers a beautiful and centrally located setting for folks of all ages to gather and listen to a diverse range of live entertainment. Local businesses help fund the event by signing up to sponsor a the concert series or individual concerts. Music in the Park is CAB's longest running event with its 1994 beginnings predating the existence of CAB.
Music in the Park 2026 will have performances every Thursday night from May 28 through August 27, with the exception of July 9. Concerts are held from 7–9 p.m. in Veterans Park, 1 N. Main St, with the exception of the June 11 Charlie Parr concert, which will be in Heritage Park.
Our rain site will once again be Tarnation Tavern, 128 N Main St., with the exception of the June 11 Charlie Parr concert. While we’ll try to update this page in the event of rain, the Music in the Park Facebook page will have the most up-to-date information
2026 Music in the Park Schedule
Thursday, May 29, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park
River Falls High School Basie Jazz Ensemble
Budding jazz musicians from River Falls
Thursday, June 11, 7–9 p.m., Heritage Park
Charlie Parr
Internationally and crucially acclaimed blues/folk singer-songwriter
Tommy Bentz will open the show at 7 p.m.; Charlie will perform from 7:30–9:00
Food trucks will be on-site for this performance
Rain site for this show will be Junior’s Restaurant and Tap House, 414 S Main St.
Thursday, June 25, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park
Trent Romens
Modern blues/soul jam band with an old soulful voice
Thursday, July 2, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park
Little Wing
Soulful, bluesy Americana
Thursday, July 16, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park
Flannel Brothers
Three-part harmonies, guitars, mandolins, percussion, and a good time
Thursday, July 30, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park
Scottie Miller Quintet
Dynamic pianist and singer-songwriter with a unique blend of blues, jazz, and Americana
Food trucks will be on-site for this performance
Thursday, August 13, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park
Mark Cameron Blues Band
Foot-stompin’, butt-shakin’ blues
Thursday, August 20, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park
The Denny Cooper Band
Great songs from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and beyond
Thursday, August 27, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park
Lehto & Wright
British Isles and American folk traditions with electrifying, guitar-driven arrangements
Music in the Park Sponsors
Music in the Park 2026 is made possible by our sponsors. If you enjoy Music in the Park, please stop by and thank them for their support.
If you would like to sponsor Music in the Park as a business or an individual, visit this link.
2026 Funding Partners
2026 Platinum Sponsors
2026 Gold Sponsors
2026 Silver Sponsors
2026 Individual Sponsors
Meredith Stevens
Rose Walker
