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Kewanee Concert in the Park Series Celebrates 29th Year with Free Live Music Beginning June 19, 2025

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The Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Concert in the Park Series is back for its 29th season, bringing live music to Veterans Park all summer. Kicking off on June 19, 2025, the series will feature performances every Thursday evening through August 21st. Music lovers can look forward to the Jim Markum Swing Band launching the festivities. Admission remains free for all attendees, and various food options will be available on-site. Organizers encourage families and friends to bring their lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a summer full of community spirit, entertainment, and fun under the stars. The Kewanee FFA Food Tent opens at 5 PM on concert nights.

“It’s hard to imagine that this will be our 29th year at the park” said Mark Mikenas Kewanee Chamber of Commerce. “We hope people will come out and enjoy the free concerts, the park has plenty of shade and always seems to have a breeze”

Kewanee Chamber of Commerce 2025 Summer Concert Series:

June 19 – Jim Markum Swing Band
June 26 – Kewanee Community Band / Jazz on the Side
July 3 – Lyle Beaver & the Brass Notes
July 10 – Missy Vail & Friends
July 17 – The Night People
July 24 – Crooked Cactus Band AKA Los Nopales Chuecos
July 31 – KHS Marching Boilermakers & Guests
August 7 – Incredible 45’s
August 14 – West MacQueen Street Band
August 21 – Tommy T & the T-Bones

The concerts are sponsored by Arcadia Health Care , The State Bank of Toulon, and Lincoln School Veterinary Clinic

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