In what has become an annual rite of summer, “The District,” the Downtown Redevelopment Authority, is back with the annual Concert in the Park music series. As the community exhales from the COVID-19 pandemic and devastating December tornadoes, we invite you to come out and enjoy some fresh air, music, food vendors and fun as we share in community.
For more than 40 years, the DRA has originated the free music concert series from late June through early September. Thousands of people from across the region and visitors to downtown Bowling Green turn out for the free music event in historic Circus Square Park.
The Downtown Redevelopment Authority began as a merchant’s organization contributing to the early efforts to revitalize, expand and breathe new life into the downtown Bowling Green area. Incorporated in 1986 as a 501C3 non-profit, “The District” continues to play a vital role in Economic Development, Historic Preservation and the annual summer music concert series. The DRA secures individual and business sponsorships to fund the series. The city of Bowling Green, its elected officials and the Parks & Recreation Department provide use of Circus Square Park. Lindsey Production Group, principal Tony Lindsey and David Dorris, ready the sound, lighting and production for the concert stage. Meanwhile, food vendors dot the perimeter of the park as concert goers fill the historic venue.
As awareness, support and attendance grows, the DRA is working to secure additional sponsorship of the series to expand the reach of musical talent and to ensure the vitality and future of this free community event.
The 2022 DRA Truist Concert in the Park series kicked off Friday, June 24th with the music group DiZZorderly Conduct at 7pm CT. Food vendors are available at 6pm CT. July and August bring a mix of audience favorites and newcomers to the stage. The series wraps up on Friday, September 9th with the soulful renderings of the ever-popular Tyrone Dunn and Kin-Foke. In the event of inclement weather, the concert moves across the street under roof to the SOKY Marketplace.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab a blanket and your favorite lawn chair and head out to Circus Square Park this summer. No reservations required.
For more information, visit downtownbg.org or call 270-782-0222 and find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/truistconcertsinthepark/
We’ll see you there!
-submitted by Barbara Deeb
About the Author: Barbara Deeb is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist. She left public broadcasting in 2020 and is enjoying the freedom to pursue her love of community and gift for storytelling. As for her musical chops, Deeb once sang on stage with Mary Wilson of The Supremes, but prefers to use her speaking voice.
Below find a list of vendors for this year’s Concerts in the Park series:
A Taste of Europe
Balloon Guy
Bellewood Therapeutic Foster Care
Chaney’s Dairy Barn
Chao Fan
Constant + Clever
Covington Dental
Crocker Law
Debra Broz Law
Empanadas BG
Flora Tempelton Stuart Law
Flower Power Fits
Hendershot Balloons and Caricatures
Kona Ice
La Gala
Ladybugs Fritters and Fries
Lost River Pizza
Omni Visions Foster Care Agency
On the Go BBQ & Grill LLC
Shane Elmore Plumbing
