Concerts in the Park: Reviving Fair Oaks' Cultural Heartbeat

THURSDAYS JULY 10 - AUGUST 28 | 7PM-9PM |FAIR OAKS PARK*

PLUS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 1:30PM-3:30PM | VILLAGE PARK



Our beloved Concerts in the Park series will make its triumphant return to the Village of Fair Oaks. This year, we've added six additional weeks to the calendar, extending the summer series to a total of nine weeks! Each week will showcase a different musical genre, promising a diverse and lively experience for all. Concerts in the Park: Reviving Fair Oaks' Cultural Heartbeat is presented by Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District, The Fair Oaks Chamber Of Commerce, and the Fair Oaks Foundation for Leisure and the Arts. The 2025 Concerts in the Park series is funded in part by the Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program, administered by Parks California. Please visit ArtsinCaliforniaParks.org for more info.

Bands

• July 10 - Groove Thang (Funk & Motown)
• July 17 - Island of Black and White (Reggae)
• July 24 - Jax Hammer (Classic Rock) + Parks Make Life Better Celebration
• July 31 - The Richard March Band (Americana)
• Aug. 7 - Tom Rigney & the Flambeau (Zydeco)
• Aug. 14 - Stereotype (Pop/Dance) + Concert Community Connections
• Aug. 21 - Rooty Toot Toot (Local Fair Oaks band) + Grand Opening and Hometown Pride & Picnic
• Aug. 28 - Shauna & Hired Guns (Country)
• Sept. 27 (1:30pm-3:30pm) - On Air (Rock feat. Horns)

Pop Up Events

• Parks Make Life Better (PMLB): July 24
• Celebrate PMLB month by learning about the nature & parks that surround us! Join us for an interactive scavenger hunt, with giveaways for participants, while supplies last. This will also be the date of the Fair Oaks Key Hunt Turn In!
• Concert Community Connections: August 14
• Meet and hear from the groups behind this year’s Concerts in the Park series and learn how to get involved!
• Grand Opening and Hometown Pride & Picnic: August 21
• Kick off four days of Grand Opening celebrations for the newly renovated Village Park and the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center! Show your hometown pride by wearing a Fair Oaks shirt, grabbing local takeout, and enjoying live music by Fair Oaks’ own Rooty Toot Toot during a special concert in the newly renovated Village Park!
• Celebration Concert: September 27
• Join us for a special community celebration honoring the Fair Oaks Historical Society’s 50th anniversary and 130 years of the Fair Oaks community. This Concert will take place on Saturday, September 27 from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

*Location

Due to ongoing construction, the location of the Concerts in the Park series is currently tentative. Until construction is complete, all concerts will be held at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.).

We anticipate returning to the Village beginning with the August 14 concert, pending final construction completion. Please check back for updates as the season progresses!

Concert Rules & Regulations

1. Free event. First come first serve.
2. No glass, weapons, or drugs. Coolers and bags are subject to inspection.
3. No animals, except for service animals.
4. No smoking/vaping in the park.
5. Outside food and beverages are allowed (no glass).
6. Vehicles parked illegally or in violation of posted signs will be towed at the owners expense.
7. Unauthorized vendors are not permitted within the event area.
8. Sound may be louder near the stage. Please choose your seat accordingly.

Arts in California Parks & Parks CA

Fair Oaks Concerts in the Park: Reviving Fair Oaks' Cultural Heartbeat is funded in part by the Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program. The Arts in California Parks grants program, administered by Parks California, revitalizes local parks with diverse experiences that foster creativity, community connection, and transform them into vibrant hubs of art, culture, and nature.

The inaugural cycle of Arts in California Parks grants program launched in 2024 with a $2.8 million investment to support 31 grant recipients across California. These innovative programs will bring art and cultural programming to local parks, transforming them into dynamic spaces that celebrate California’s cultural heritage and provide memorable experiences for visitors and residents alike. Partners of the program include California State Parks, Parks California, and the California Arts Council. This program supports Governor Gavin Newsom's "Outdoor Access for All" initiative, the Natural Resources Agency’s "Outdoors for All" initiative, and California State Parks' Reexamining Our Past initiative.

Join us and enjoy these inspiring projects. To learn more or join upcoming events visit Projects Map – Arts in California Parks. Projects launched October 2024 and continue through September 2025.

ParksCA was founded as a key nonprofit partner of the California Department of Parks and Recreation to help strengthen and inspire all to experience these extraordinary places. ParksCA’s unique multi-stakeholder partnership approach strengthens communities while fostering love and stewardship of public lands. To donate to the Arts in California Parks program, please visit: https://ParksCalifornia.org/arts