Palatine Park Announces Exciting Free Summer Entertainment Lineup in Fairmont
Fairmont, W.Va. (WDTV/CONNECT-BRIDGEPORT) – Palatine Park, situated on Everest Drive in Fairmont, along the scenic Monongahela River, is set to host a vibrant series of free summer concerts and events. The park, a beloved fixture in the city’s downtown area, will offer a diverse range of musical performances and celebrations throughout the season, promising entertainment for all ages. This year’s schedule is packed with talent, from tribute acts to original bands, culminating in a spectacular Independence Day celebration.
May & June: Kicking Off the Summer Concert Series
The festivities begin with the Three Rivers Festival, running from Thursday, May 21st, through Saturday, May 23rd. Saturday will feature a pair of lively party bands leading up to the highly anticipated annual Three Rivers fireworks display. Friday, May 22nd, will showcase The Rick K Riad Show alongside Viva Las Elvis, featuring Dan Fontaine, a national award-winning tribute artist, and the Memphis Sun Mafia.
June brings more exciting acts to the park. On Saturday, June 6th, Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns will open for Amoricans – The Black Crows Tribute. The following Saturday, June 13th, will spotlight emerging original artists, with Airshow, a high-flying jamband from Nashville, taking the stage before BareFuzz, a psychedelic rock band hailing from Columbus, Ohio. June 27th promises a full night dedicated to the iconic sounds of Ozzy Osbourne, delivered by Crazy Train – America’s Ozzy Experience, covering hits from his Black Sabbath days to his solo career, including "Mama, I'm Coming Home."
A Spectacular Fourth of July Celebration & Mid-Summer Highlights
This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, and Palatine Park is capitalizing on the opportunity with a grand celebration. The event will feature Byron “Six-Six” Cooper as the opening host, with a thrilling Motorcycle Drive-By to ignite the festivities. Nightrain – The Guns & Roses Experience will then take the stage, building up to North Central West Virginia’s Biggest Independence Day Party, capped off with a dazzling fireworks display.
Saturday, July 11th, will be dedicated to honoring a local legend with the Johnnie Johnson Jam. In collaboration with Aristotle Jones from the "Sounds Good" series, the event aims to pay tribute to the late, great Johnnie Johnson, a cherished figure in Fairmont. Aristotle Jones has curated a special tribute set to begin the evening, followed by performances from the PennSOULvanians, Heavy Hitters, and Washington D.C.’s Everyday.
August: Wrapping Up the Summer Season with Diverse Acts
Further details regarding the July 25th event will be released in April, but organizers assure attendees that it will be a significant occasion featuring two original bands, distinct from tribute acts. The summer concert series concludes on Saturday, August 22nd, with Hollywood Nights – America’s Bob Seger Experience, delivering two sets of Bob Seger’s biggest hits to bring the season to a memorable close. Disciple of the Garden – The Legacy of Chris Cornell will open for In The End - Linkin Park Experience on August 8th.
