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 4, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park

Mayfair3

Americana with groove


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 18, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park

Chris Silver Band

The finest in bluegrass and Americana


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 23, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park

Tommy Bentz Band

Original blues/rock with a jazz feel


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 6, 7–9 p.m., Veterans Park

Cruzando

A Latin music adventure


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