Music in the Park

Community members gather with lawn chairs and blankets at Music in the Park in Pierson Park in McKinleyville.
Music in the Park brings the McKinleyville community together for summer evenings filled with live music, food, friends, and family fun at Pierson Park.

Music in the Park

The 2026 Music in the Park Schedule Is Here

Summer evenings are back in McKinleyville.

Join us every Thursday from June 18 through August 20 from 6–8 PM at Pierson Park for free live music, local food vendors, community connection, and some of the best nights of the summer.

A special thank you to our 2026 Park Sponsor, Redwood Capital Bank, and our Event Sponsor, Humboldt Lodging Alliance, for helping make this free community concert series possible.

What to Know Before You Go
Music in the Park is free to attend and open to the community. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, grab dinner from local food vendors or bring a picnic, and enjoy live music from local bands in Pierson Park on Thursday evenings from 6–8 PM. Families, visitors, and friendly dogs are welcome.

June 18 • Blue Rhythm Revue sponsored by Grocery Outlet

Live Music: Blue Rhythm Revue

Genre: a blend of funk, soul, and R&B that spans generations.
Gazebo Sponsor: Grocery Outlet
Lawn Games Sponsor:
Nonprofit Partner: HumDog

Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Frybread Love, Fusion Bites, Cruz N Kitchen, Pizza Gago, Happy Sloth, Fluff & Stuff, The Buttercream Broomstick, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck

Beverage Vendors: Lilimade Lemonade, Happy Sloth, Fluff & Stuff, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)

June 25 • Young & Lovely sponsored by Humboldt Sanitation

Live Music: Young & Lovely

Gazebo Sponsor: Humboldt Sanitation

Lawn Games Sponsor: Steve’s Septic Service

Non-Profit Partner: Alzheimer’s Association

July 2 • The Undercovers sponsored by Trinity Diesel

Live Music: The Undercovers

Gazebo Sponsor: Trinity Diesel

Lawn Games Sponsor: McKinleyville Community Services District

Non-Profit Partner: McKinleyville High School Cheerleading

July 9 • Bike Show Night • The Lost Dogs Band sponsored by McKinleyville ACE Home & Garden Center

Live Music: The Lost Dogs Band

Special Theme Night: Community Bike Show

Enter the Bike Show!

Event Partner: North Coast Cycle

Gazebo Sponsor: McKinleyville ACE Hardware

Lawn Games Sponsor: Visual Concepts

Non-Profit Partner: United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer

July 16 • Makenu sponsored by Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

Live Music: Makenu

Gazebo Sponsor: Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

Lawn Games Sponsor:

Nonprofit Partner: North Coast Rape Crisis Team

July 23 • Car Show Night • Almost Dangerous sponsored by Humboldt Commons

Live Music: Almost Dangerous

Special Theme Night: Community Car Show

Enter the Car Show!

Gazebo Sponsor: Humboldt Commons

Lawn Games Sponsor: Stay Redwoods

Nonprofit Partner: Humboldt County Library

July 30 • Claire Bent & Citizen Funk sponsored by Redwood Coast Energy Authority

August 6 • Deep Cover sponsored by Coast Central Credit Union

Live Music: Deep Cover

Gazebo Sponsor: Coast Central Credit Union

Lawn Games Sponsor: Miller Farms Nursery

Nonprofit Partner: Humboldt Skatepark Collective

August 13 • Irie Rockerz sponsored by Redwood Community Pharmacy

Live Music: Irie Rockerz

Gazebo Sponsor: Redwood Community Pharmacy

Lawn Games Sponsor: Living the Dream Ice Cream

Nonprofit Partner: McKinleyville BMX

August 20 • Monument Road sponsored by Cal Poly Humboldt

Live Music: Monument Road

Gazebo Sponsor: Cal Poly Humboldt

Lawn Games Sponsor: The Heights Casino

Nonprofit Partner: Kiwanis of McKinleyville

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