GREENFIELD – There’s no need to travel far or spend a fortune on live music this summer.
There’s a free concert in Hancock County nearly every week from June to August. Country, blues, rock and plenty of genres in between will grace the stages of local venues.
The new Depot Street Park in downtown Greenfield will host two concert series, Entertainment @ Depot Street Park (formerly hosted at the courthouse plaza) and Live at the Rails.
New Palestine will host its annual Music on Depot series, and the family-friendly Blues, Beer and BBQ series will be hosted in Cumberland.
Sprinkle in live entertainment at community festivals and even some music at the Hancock County Public Library, and local residents need to just pack a lawn chair and drive around the corner for a good time.
Here’s a look at where to go:
June
3 – Entertainment @ Depot Street Park, featuring Area Code 812, 7 p.m., 251 Depot St., Greenfield.
17-24 – Hancock County 4-H Fair, featuring free admission and several free shows and events. Visit yourhancockfairgrounds.com or facebook.com/hancockcountyfairgrounds for a schedule and updates.
18 – Live at the Rails and grand opening of Depot Street Park featuring Full Tilt at 3 p.m., Project 19 at 5:30 p.m. and Stella Luna at 8 p.m., 251 Depot St., Greenfield.
21 – Celtic Concert featuring Emily Ann Thompson, 6:30 p.m., Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield.
24-25 – New Palestine Summer Fest, featuring food, games, vendors, car show and entertainment. Doghouse Grove and Project 19 will perform June 24; Bryson Cooper, John Beatrice, Doug Henthorn and Stella Luna will perform June 25. Visit facebook.com/NewPalestineMainStreet for details.
24 – Entertainment @ Depot Street Park, featuring Scott Greeson and Trouble with Monday, 7 p.m., 251 Depot St., Greenfield.
25 – Blues, Beer and BBQ featuring Gordan Bonham and the Tad Robinson Band, 6-10 p.m. 11623 E. Washington St., Cumberland.
July
4 – Freedom Fest at Depot Street Park hosted by The Depot restaurant, featuring live entertainment from 2-10 p.m. including Mike and the Boys, Gordon Pipers and The Nauti Yachtys.
8 – Entertainment @ Depot Street Park featuring Cool City Band, 7 p.m., 251 Depot St., Greenfield.
9 – Fortville Summerfest, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., a celebration of Fortville, freedom and summer featuring vendors and live music. Visit facebook.com/fortvillefriendsoftheparks for updates.
11 – Kevin Stonerock traditional country and roots rock, 6:30 p.m., Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield.
16 – Live at the Rails featuring an opening band at 6 p.m. and Thunderstruck at 8 p.m., Depot Street Park, 251 Depot St., Greenfield.
22 – New Palestine’s Music on Depot featuring The Toons, 11 E. Main St., New Palestine.
27 – Mank & Sass outdoor concert, 6 p.m., Sugar Creek branch of the Hancock County Public Library, 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine.
29 – Entertainment @ Depot Street Park, featuring Living Proof, 7 p.m., 251 Depot St., Greenfield.
30 – Pennsy Trail Art Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Greenfield, featuring art booths, entertainment and food trucks.
30 – Blues, Beer and BBQ featuring Gene Deer and Harper and the Midwest Kind, 6 to 10 p.m., 11623 E. Washington St., Cumberland.
August
5 – Entertainment @ Depot Street Park featuring Midtown Madmen, 7 p.m., 251 Depot St., Greenfield.
12 – New Palestine’s Music on Depot, 6 p.m., 11 E. Main St., New Palestine.
20 – Live at the Rails featuring Nebo Ridge at 6 p.m. and No Fences at 8 p.m., Depot Street Park, 251 Depot St., Greenfield,
26 – Entertainment @ Depot Street Park, featuring 45RPM, 7 p.m., 251 Depot St., Greenfield.
26 – New Palestine’s Music on Depot, featuring The Warrior Kings, 6 p.m., 11 E. Main St., New Palestine.
27 – Blues, Beer and BBQ featuring Sadie Johnson, King Bee and the Stingers, and Blackjack Davey and the Rhythm Kings, 4-10 p.m., 11623 E. Washington St., Cumberland.
