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Note: The Music in the Meadow Concerts that were cancelled in June due to weather have been rescheduled. See dates and information below.
Grab a blanket and a picnic dinner, and bring your family to hear FREE music in the national park! The celebration begins with lawn games and activities for families and friends. Bring a Frisbee or a kite! The concert series is presented by Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) with promotional support by AudioTechnica. Alcohol prohibited. Howe Meadow. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. Concerts begin at 6:30. In the event of severe weather concert will be canceled.
CVNPA is offering delicious “order ahead” picnic dinners with beverage for $ 10 adults and $5 children. To see our menu and find out how to place an order, visit . Additional snacks and beverages available for purchase.
Wednesday, July 1
The Mickeys
The Mickeys are a rockin’ Celtic band from Akron that blends the Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland with their heritage “Akron sound." They present a blend of ancient tunes and original compositions played on whistle, fiddle, drums, guitar, and a variety of other instruments.
Wednesday, July 15
HeartBEAT Afrika
Experience HeartBEAT Africa’s style of percussion using trashcans, buckets, African drums, conventional drums, and rhythms played by feet, body, and hands. This ensemble performs street and traditional African percussion, song, storytelling, theatre, and dance to preserve traditional African music in America.
Wednesday, July 22 - Rescheduled Date!
Mo’ Mojo
Zydeco music is all about energy and heat - and Mo’ Mojo has plenty of both! The band's music adds Cajun melodies to blues sounds from throughout the south, combining French-style accordion, danceable drum beats, rock-solid bass guitar, blazing electric guitar, and the ever-popular rub board.
Wednesday, July 29 - Rescheduled Date!
Hey Mavis!
Soulful, haunting, and mischievous, the songs of Sinner's Highway vividly depict the human condition. Practicing, writing, and recording amidst the beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Sinner's Highway strives to redefine the boundaries of old-time and modern folk music.
Wednesday, August 5
Sammy De Leon Latin Jazz Orchestra
Sammy De Leon and his Latin Jazz Orchestra have put a combination of traditional salsa rhythms together with a more aggressive and progressive style. This combination enables the band’s music to delight not just the Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, and Latin Jazz music lovers, but also other listeners of other music genres.
Wednesday, August 19
Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S Band
Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band delivers a dose of soulful roots reggae with infectious rhythms woven by the group's use of percussion instruments. Their repertoire includes many original songs, plus a generous helping of Bob Marley, Culture, and other recognizable covers mixed in with traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi drum chants.
Howe Meadow is located at 4040 Riverview Road in Cuyahoga Falls.
CVNPA, in partnership with the National Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, provides innovative education programs and fosters community awareness, support, and enjoyment of the park. For more information about CVNPA and its membership program, visit www.cvnpa.org or call (330) 657-2909.
CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational, and natural activities in one setting.
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