Music in the Park
One of Humboldt County's favorite summer traditions.
Every Thursday evening from June through August, families, friends, and visitors gather in Pierson Park for free live music, local food vendors, lawn games, community booths, and unforgettable summer evenings in McKinleyville.
Planning a weekend on the North Coast? Come a day early and make Music in the Park the start of your Humboldt adventure.
This week at Music in the Park
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.
The 2026 Music in the Park Schedule Is Here
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
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Frybread Love, The Karachi Cuisine, Cruz N Kitchen, Manzanilla Kitchen, Pizza Gago, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, The Buttercream Broomstick
Beverage Vendors: Lilimade Lemonades, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, Mad River Radio, Popos Grateful Arts, Vital Movement Collective, Satori Wellness, Redwood Community Pharmacy
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
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Frybread Love, The Karachi Cuisine, Cruz N Kitchen, Manzanilla Kitchen, Pizza Gago, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, Happy Sloth Costarican Coffee Shop, The Buttercream Broomstick
Beverage Vendors: Lilimade Lemonades, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, Mad River Radio, Popos Grateful Arts, Same Sunset Design, McKinleyville CERT, The Heights Casino, Cal Poly Humboldt, Vital Movement Collective
Past 2026 Concerts
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)
Other Vendors: Popo’s Grateful Arts Facepainting, Humboldt County Office of Elections, Vital Movement Collective, Same Sunset Design, McKinleyville Community Emergency Response Team, Humboldt Kidz, Mad River Radio
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
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Fusion Bites, Cruz N Kitchen, Pizza Gago, Happy Sloth, The Buttercream Broomstick, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck
Beverage Vendors: Lilimade Lemonade, Happy Sloth, Stuff, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, Vital Movement Collective, Satori Wellness, Mad River Radio
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
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Frybread Love, Fusion Bites, Cruz N Kitchen, Geo’s Pizza, Manzanilla Kitchen, The Buttercream Broomstick, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck
Beverage Vendors: Easy Squeezy Lemonade, Fluff N Stuff, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, Vital Movement Collective, Satori Wellness, Mad River Radio, Buck Wild Boards, McKinleyville Community Emergency Response Team, ORI My Light, Wild Planet Foods
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
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
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Fusion Bites, Cruz N Kitchen, Geo’s Pizza, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck, Happy Sloth Costarican Coffee Shop, Peterdogs
Beverage Vendors: Easy Squeezy Lemonade, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, Vital Movement Collective, Satori Wellness, Mad River Radio, Buck Wild Boards, ORI My Light, Popos Grateful Arts, Same Sunset Design
July 16 • Makenu sponsored by Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
Live Music: Makenu
Gazebo Sponsor: Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
Lawn Games Sponsor: Green Diamond Resource Co., The Ganjery/Cannifest
Nonprofit Partner: North Coast Rape Crisis Team
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Frybread Love, Fusion Bites, Cruz N Kitchen, Manzanilla Kitchen, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, The Buttercream Broomstick, Happy Sloth Costarican Coffee Shop
Beverage Vendors: Lilimade Lemonades, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, Vital Movement Collective, McKinleyville CERT, The Ganjery/Cannifest, Mad River Radio, Popos Grateful Arts, Same Sunset Design
July 23 • Car Show Night • Almost Dangerous sponsored by Humboldt Commons
Live Music: Almost Dangerous
Special Theme Night: Community Car Show
Gazebo Sponsor: Humboldt Commons
Lawn Games Sponsor: Stay Redwoods
Nonprofit Partner: Humboldt County Library
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Frybread Love, The Karachi Cuisine, Cruz N Kitchen, Manzanilla Kitchen, Pizza Gago, Peterdogs, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, The Buttercream Broomstick
Beverage Vendors: Easy Squeezy Lemonade, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, Vital Movement Collective, Mad River Radio, Popos Grateful Arts, Wild Planet Foods, Diva Designs, Humboldt Commons, Redwood Capital Bank
July 30 • Claire Bent & Citizen Funk sponsored by Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Live Music: Claire Bent & Citizen Funk
Gazebo Sponsor: Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Lawn Games Sponsor: Daqota Systems, Inc.
Nonprofit Partner: Sea Goat Farmstand & Folk School
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Frybread Love, The Karachi Cuisine, Cruz N Kitchen, Manzanilla Kitchen, Pizza Gago, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, The Buttercream Broomstick
Beverage Vendors: Easy Squeezy Lemonade, Fluff and Stuff by Simon Elliot, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, Same Sunset Design, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Mad River Radio, Popos Grateful Arts
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
Food Vendors: Los Giles Taqueria, Frybread Love, The Karachi Cuisine, Cruz N Kitchen, El Salchichon, Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck, Lulu’s Kreations
Beverage Vendors: Lilimade Lemonades, Beer Booth (Beer, Wine & Cider)
Other Vendors: Humboldt County Office of Elections, McKinleyville CERT, Mad River Radio, Popos Grateful Arts
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Past Music in the Park Highlights
