Music in the Park will launch its 2025 summer concert series at 6 p.m. Thursday at Philomath City Park with a performance by the local high school and middle school bands.
Although the inaugural event of the season takes place on a Thursday, concerts that follow will occur on the second Wednesday in July, August and September and the fourth Sunday in June, July and August.
The free performances are staged in the Randy Kugler Community Hall and gazebo area. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Food and refreshments are typically available for purchase.
The Philomath Park Advisory Board hosts the concert series.
This season’s concert lineup:
- Thursday, May 22 — Philomath High School and Philomath Middle School bands
- Sunday, June 22 — DTW Lite (jazz, funk)
- Wednesday, July 9 — Brutal Bridges (rockabilly, funk, alternative)
- Sunday, July 27 — DRTR (blues Americana)
- Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Family Tradition (rock, alternative)
- Sunday, Aug. 24 — The Nettles (Celtic, folk jazz)
- Wednesday, Sept. 10 — Blood on the Plow (Cougar Mellencamp tribute band)