Farmers market begins new season; concerts return to the park June 13
May 30, 2024 | By Waterbury Roundabout The season is starting up for the Waterbury Farmers Market and the Waterbury Rotary Club’s Concerts in the Park series is not far behind.
A summertime crowd enjoys the farmers market and a concert at Rusty Parker Park. Photo by Gordon Miller
The farmers market kicks off today, May 30, at Rusty Parker Memorial Park from 4 to 7 p.m. It will continue every Thursday (weather permitting) through Sept. 12. A list of vendors is posted on the market’s Facebook page with the name The Waterbury Farmers Market and an Instagram site as well. That will be updated regularly to reflect changes as the season goes on. The market will also have live music for the early two hours prior to the Rotary concert time.
Now in its 43rd year, the Rotary Club’s annual free summer Concerts in the Park music series is posted on its website. Performances are scheduled for Thursday nights from June 13 through Aug. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., overlapping with the market.
Here’s the schedule for this summer’s shows below. Check the Rotary Club’s Facebook page and listen to WDEV should there be questionable weather conditions that could affect performances.
June 13: Waterbury Community Band is Waterbury's very own wind band playing a variety of selections from Sousa to Broadway to rousing concert pieces.
June 20: John Lackard Blues Band —Expect danceable blues and grooves
June 27: Mango Jam brings the sounds of Zydeco and Cajun Louisiana to Waterbury.
July 4: No concert. Check out Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 29. The Tim Brick Band will be playing at the bandstand at Rusty Parker during the post-parade and pre-fireworks festivities.
July 11: Maple Run Band is all about Americana, roots rock, alt-country, and twang.
July 18: Lewis Creek Bluegrass brings old country and bluegrass tunes.
July 25: Prydein is Vermont’s own Celtic-rock band mixing American rock with Highland bagpipes.
Aug. 1: The Earthbound Spirits have a soulful bluesy-rock/roosty-folk sound.
Aug. 8: The Steppes are known for their eclectic covers and rock fusion.
Aug. 15: Red River North wraps up the summer series with a Country/Americana show.