City of Pontiac, IL

05/31/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/31/2023 08:05

Rockin' at the River Returns for 2023

The Rockin' at the River concert series will be returning for the 2023 season on Thursday, June 1st! The country artist Matthew Curry will be performing from 7 - 9 PM at the Humiston-Riverside Bandshell that evening. Rockin' at the River Concerts are family-friendly, free, and open to the public. Food vendors will have items for sale, or you can bring your own picnic! Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on; a small number of chairs will be available if you did not bring your own.
Please remember that all parks are smoke and alcohol free and in the case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to The Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center.

Here's the complete lineup for the 2023 season:

Thursday, June 1st - Matthew Curry

Saturday, June 17th - Union Avenue

Thursday, July 13th - Creole Stomp

Saturday, August 12th - Raquel and the WIldflowers

Thursday, August 24th - Sgt. Sauerkraut's Polka Band

Friday, September 1st - Fox Crossing Stringband

Saturday, September 16th - Rosie and the Rivets

These concerts are supported by generous grants from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation and the Yost Trust, as well as from our Platinum Sponsors Boldt Home Improvement, Heartland Community College of Pontiac, Streator Onized Credit Union, Country Financial, and the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. To see the complete list of sponsors, visit the website, downtownpontiacil.com.