Summer groovin': A guide to outdoor concert series in Green Bay and nearby

We survived the historic blizzard in April, the record-breaking heat wave over Memorial Day weekend and the great mosquito invasion of ... name your night.

Now it's time to break out the music and let the good times roll.

In Green Bay, that means more outdoor concert series than you can shake a sax at. From rockin' along the Fox River and at Heritage Hill to chillin' at city parks and nearby wineries, here's a round-up of 100-plus gigs under the sun — and stars.

Grab a lawn chair, a cold one and a pair of shades and soak up all the most music-friendly season of the year has to offer. (The majority of shows are free, unless otherwise noted.)

Knights on the Fox

July 10: The Presidents

July 17: Trapper Schoepp & The Shades

July 24: FEATherWOLF

July 31: The Guthrie Brothers (Simon & Garfunkel tribute)

Aug. 7: Listening Party

Fun fact: The Guthrie Brothers is Jock and Jeb Guthrie, Green Bay natives who sang in the Abbot Pennings High School chorus and were playing in beer bars in Wisconsin when they were 14. After college (Jock studied at St. Norbert College), they moved to New York to pursue music and were signed to a Nashville-based label in the ’90s that earned them national TV and radio exposure.

All concerts 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays along the Fox River at St. Norbert College in De Pere. Picnicking begins at 5 p.m. Docks at Thompson Marina open or park in the lots off Third Street. Bring your own picnic or concessions at Phil’s eatery on campus.

Music @ the Hill

June 6: The Cougars

June 20: The Presidents

July 18: Panic Station

Aug. 1: Nashville Pipeline

Aug. 15: Janet Planet

Aug. 29: Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns

What’s new: The concert series moves from Mondays to Wednesdays, as Heritage Hill State Historical Park is now closed on Mondays. No beverage carry-ins allowed this year. Beer, including the park’s signature Hillgangers Ale brewed by Fox River Brewing Co., will be sold on tap, along with wine, soda and water. Food carry-ins allowed; food also sold on grounds.

All concerts 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Heritage Hill, 2640 S. Webster Ave., Allouez. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or reserve six-person tented picnic tables and four-person umbrella tables on the patio for $25 per event at (920) 448-5150.

Fridays on the Fox

» June 22: The Breakfast Club

» June 29: The Screamin’ Cucumbers

» July 6: Piano Fondue

» July 13: Kyle Megna & The Monsoons

» July 20: Grand Union

» July 27: Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns

» Aug. 3: Boogie Men

» Aug. 10: Let Me Be Frank

» Aug. 17: Brass Differential

» Aug. 24: Copper Box

What’s new: In addition to the familiar names on this year’s schedule, Downtown Green Bay Inc. slipped in first-timers The Screamin’ Cucumbers on June 29. The Cukes are a popular draw in their home city of Milwaukee and will headline JoJo’s Martini Lounge at Summerfest the night after Fridays on the Fox.

All concerts 6-9 p.m. Fridays on CityDeck Main Stage on the Fox River, near the Pine Street intersection, in downtown Green Bay. No carry-ins. Food and drink sold on site. Some seating provided or bring your own.

Sanimax Concert Series at GBBG

June 21: Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns

June 28: Bay Area Big Band

July 12: Daddy D Productions

July 19: Copper Box

July 26: NEW Piano Guys

Aug. 2: Kevin Van Ess & The Talk of the Town

Aug. 9: Patchouli

Aug. 16: Cool Waters Band

What’s new: The Green Bay Botanical Garden series makes the move from the Agnes Schneider Terrace to the new Donald J. Schneider Family Grand Garden, where visiting acts have a permanent stage with the Billie Kress Amphitheater and listeners have more green space to spread out. The area seats 1,500 to 2,000 people.

GBBG also hosts the Schneider Family Grand Concert Series: Opera in the Garden with The Florentine Opera, June 10: Civic Symphony of Green Bay pops concert, July 1; Sounds of Nashville (songwriters acoustic show), Aug. 3; Grass Roots Festival (in partnership with Mile of Music), Aug. 26; and Brews, Bistros & Bonfires with Steely Dane (Steely Dan tribute), Sept. 21. Ticket prices and other details vary; more info at gbbg.org.

All concerts 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road. No alcoholic carry-ins. Pack a picnic basket or purchase food on site. Admission is $10 adults, $8 ages 62 and older, $5 ages 3-12, free GBBG members and ages 2 and younger. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Green Bay City Band

June 13: “Octoberfest.” Viennese and traditional polkas, waltzes and old country favorites. Steve Wilda sings “Beer Barrel Polka.”

June 20: “Bullfights and Burritos.” Latin favorites from South America and Spain. The trombones play “Trombrero.”

June 27: “Wild West.” Music from Westerns and with a western flavor, from Willie Nelson to Aaron Copeland. Guests Eddie Biebel and Vickie Basar sing “San Antonio Rose,” “Sugar Moon” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky.”

July 11: “Sousa and Songs.” Sousa marches interspersed with George Gershwin, Cole Porter and friends. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay professor Adam Gaines is featured on trumpet.

July 18: “American Pop.” Music from Billy Joel, The Mamas & The Papas and Henry Mancini. Guest vocalist Jeff Jennings sings “Calendar Girl” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”

July 25: “Sounds of the Sea.” Assistant director Steve Bader takes listeners on a voyage of nautical notes. Trombonist Andrew Bader solos, and Steve Wilda sings “Moon River.”

Aug. 1: “Big Band Night.” Guest vocalist Janet Planet sings standards and tunes from her newest CD. Marc Jimos of Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns plays Benny Goodman.

Aug. 8: “Broadway Spectacular.” Guests Kent and Emily Paulsen sing Broadway favorites.

Aug. 15: “Movie Magic.” Movie music from “La La Land” to “Dr. Zhivago.” Tim and Eileen Kozlovsky sing “My Fair Lady.”

Aug. 22: “Salute to the USA.” Steve Bader conducts a program of patriotic tunes. Tenor saxophonist Sam Stranz plays “Blue Moon,” and Steve Wilda sings “God Bless the USA.”

Fun fact: It’s the 116th consecutive season for the band, which makes it older than the Green Bay Packers, who are celebrating their 100th season.

All concerts 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. James Park, 801 S. Madison St., in downtown Green Bay. Greg Sauve directs. In case of rain, concerts move to the following night.

Ashwaubenon Summer Concerts

June 13: Green Bay Pickers

June 20: Paul Evenson (Neil Diamond tribute)

June 27: Almost Famous Trio

July 11: The Talk of the Town

July 18: Let Me Be Frank Productions

July 25: Daddy D Productions

Aug. 1: Haley Grace & The Rebels

Aug. 8: The Ricochettes

What’s new: A Restaurant Rally during the July 25 concert will feature food from Joe’s BBQ, Famous Dave’s, Heartland Pizza, Cheesecake Heaven and Mandarin Garden.

All concerts 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays at Klipstine Park, 900 Anderson Drive, Ashwaubenon. Concessions and picnic tables on site or bring lawn chair or blanket. Free preschool storytime and craft for ages 5 and younger at 11 a.m.

Rockin’ in Josten

June 18: LedgeRock (‘60s-’80s)

July 9: Fabulous Rugburns (pop, rock)

July 23: Panic Station (rock, soul, funk)

Aug. 6: Kevin Van Ess & The Talk of the Town (Dixie)

All concerts 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Josten Park, 2280 Town Hall Road, Bellevue. Concessions on grounds. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Wine Down Into the Weekend

June 7: Auralai

June 14: Rob Anthony

June 21: Jamie Fletcher

June 28: Kyle Megna & Dave LeBlanc

July 5: Randi Fay

July 12: Listening Party

Series runs Thursdays through Sept. 13. Additional acts TBA at ledgestonevineyards.com.

Fun fact: You can bring your dog or your kids — or your dog and your kids.

All concerts 6-9 p.m. Thursdays at LedgeStone Vineyards, 6381 Wisconsin 57, Greenleaf. Winery opens at 5 p.m. No carry-ins. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks sold; local food truck on site. Bring a chair or blanket. In case of rain, music goes on under the tent.

Music by the Vines

June 16: Jeff Hinnendael

June 23: Salerno Duet

June 30: Everson Starcheck

July 7: Greg McMonagle

July 21: Monica Giles

July 28: Katie Scullin

Aug. 4: The Song in Your Head

Aug. 18: Phillip Nelson & Distilled Spirits

Aug. 25: John Kelley & Fusion Orchestra

Sept. 1: Rob Anthony

All concerts 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturdays at Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. No alcoholic carry-ins. Picnic lunches allowed or purchase snacks in the tasting room. Bring chairs or blankets.

Harmony by the Bay

June 13: Glas Hamr

June 20: Modern Day Drifters

June 27: Doozey

July 11: Porky’s Groove Machine

July 18: Steely Dane (Steely Dan tribute)

July 25: Head East

August 1: Spice

August 8: Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns

August 15: Chicago Farmer

August 22: Trapper Schoepp & The Shades

Fun fact: Jim Truckey, who books the series, couldn’t resist the chance to slip Head East onto the schedule. The rock group from Illinois is the first band he saw in 1973 when they were opening for a little-known band called Styx at the WBAY Auditorium in Green Bay. Their 1975 hit, “There’s Never Been Any Reason” (Save My Life),” remains a staple of classic rock radio.

All concerts 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Martin Park, 207 S. Third St., Sturgeon Bay. No carry-ins. Food and beverages sold on site.

Dine on the Deck

June 6: Jamie Fletcher

June 13: Talk of the Town

June 20: Pat Lucas & Sarah Saari

June 27: Jackson Mankowski

July 11: Michael Gillespie

July 18: Listening Party

July 25: Kyle Megna

Aug. 1: Sara Zacek

Aug. 8: Dana Erlandson

Aug. 15: Erin Krebs & Jeff Johnson

Aug. 22: Michael Garrity

Aug. 29: Strategic

All concerts 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays on CityDeck along the Fox River in downtown Green Bay. Lunch sold by China Palace, The Creamery, Daily Buzz, Fox Heights, Kentro Gyros, Koko Sushi and Nectar.

Summer in the Park

July 12: ColdTrain

July 19: The Talk of the Town

July 26: Copper Box

Aug. 2: Jamie Fletcher Trio

Aug. 9: Elvis & Reba tribute

All concerts 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Whitney Park, 800 Main St., Green Bay.

Special events

» Summer Solstice Celebration: 5-9 p.m. June 21 at Whitney Park with The Presidents.

» igNight Market: June 16 at 500 S. Broadway with Kyle Megna Duo at 5 p.m., Brick + Mortar at 6:45 p.m. and The Unlikely Candidates at 8:30 p.m. Future markets (acts TBA): July 21 at 200 Museum Place, Aug. 18 at Leicht Memorial Park, Sept. 15 at 200 S. Pearl St.

» Badger State Block Party: Noon- 9 p.m. July 28 outside Badger State Brewing Co. with Murder By Death, Ha Ha Tonka, Midwest Death Rattle, GGOOLLDD, Fun w/Atoms and Space Raft; $25 advance at eventbrite.com.

» Ashwaubenon Blast: Aug. 11 at Ashwaubomay Park with Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Rocker! 3-6 p.m.; and The Cougars 6:30-9:30 p.m.