Celebrate long summer nights with music under the stars. Many of these summer concerts near Bloomsburg, PA, are fun and free. Grab a chair or a blanket, pack a picnic, and head out to the Lawn at the Jackson Mansion, Hufnagle Park in Lewisburg, or Bloomsburg Town Park. These locations are just a short drive from the Inn at Turkey Hill, Farmhouse, and Brewing Company.
Live music is the cherry on the sundae of a perfect summer day that can include so many adventures: hiking, riding on a roller coaster, and paddling a kayak. Plan a getaway to include a day at a local festival and get your fill of corndogs and fried Oreos. Bring your bike and pedal through our remarkable countryside. Find a quiet spot to lie in the grass and gaze up at the sky. Isn’t summer grand?
Here are our summer musical gems:
Bloomsburg Town Park Summer Concerts Series
The Bloomsburg Town Park Summer Concert Series starts on June 21 at 7pm on Thursday nights for six weeks. The musical genre is varied, from jazz to bluegrass to pop hits. The final concert is on August 3, with the 68th Annual Ice Cream and Cake Festival. Come for dessert, and enjoy this old-fashioned community celebration with games, entertainment, and the Catawissa Military Band.
Lewisburg Arts Council Music in the Park
The Lewisburg Arts Council Music in the Park happens Wednesday nights from June 21 through August 9. The music starts at 7 pm in St. Mary’s Park in Lewisburg. Some week’s concerts are classical, pop, or acoustic. Look for the ice cream truck that will be there to satisfy your sweet tooth weekly.
Summer Concerts on the Lawn at the Jackson Mansion
On Thursday evenings, you can enjoy Summer Concerts on the Lawn at the Jackson Mansion in Berwick, PA. The events run from the beginning of June through the end of August, capped off with a free ice cream and cake social. With the backdrop of the statuesque stone mansion, relax and listen to oldies, rock, acoustic, and soloists. The music begins at 7 pm.
BBQ and Brew Music Festival
With its home at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds August 25 – 27, the BBQ and Brew Music Festival is full of, you guessed it, barbecue, beer, and lots of music! All of it is under a giant tent, with loads of craft booths, as well. There is a daily entrance fee.
Briggs Farm Blues Festival
The Briggs Farm Blues Festival is a nationally recognized blues festival on July 6 – 8. The music flows on this 440-acre farm a few miles off Interstate 80. It will be the 26th year; advance tickets are strongly suggested.
Where to Stay After the Music
As you can see, there are summer concerts near Bloomsburg, PA, several days a week, many of them free. Where can you go once the music stops? The Inn at Turkey Hill is nearby, and you may still have time for a brew at the onsite Turkey Hill Brewing Company. Choose among comfortable second-floor rooms or varying sizes of King and Courtyard rooms. Make sure you plan for enough time to enjoy everything the scenic Bloomsburg area offers!