Weekly concerts return to Avon this summer
Nottingham Park hosts two concert series on Sundays and Wednesdays
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Avon’s Harry A. Nottingham Park boasts a wonderful playground, paddle boat and stand-up paddle board rentals, volleyball courts, grills, a walking path and great views of Beaver Creek, but don’t forget about the entertainment that can be found at the big stage next to the lake. The Avon Pavilion will host two concert series this summer, so bring out your friends and family and enjoy live music each week.
SunsetLIVE! on Sunday nights
SunsetLIVE! happens each Sunday night from now until Sept. 6. The series started on Memorial Day weekend and brings in various acts from Eagle County and the region. SunsetLIVE! lives up to its name with great views of the sunset.
SunsetLIVE! is pretty casual, bring your low-back lawn chairs, a blanket and sit on the south shore of the lake or on the docks. People have also been known to watch from their stand-up paddle boards, kayaks or duckie boats. Pack a picnic, and this concert series is BYOB since there are no alcohol sales at SunsetLIVE!
The concert goes from 6-8 p.m. and is a great way to wind down your weekend or continue your vacation.
SunsetLIVE! musical lineup:
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- May 31 – String Creek Band
- June 7 – Twang Box
- June 14 – Town Calvary
- June 21 – Hand Turkey
- June 28 – Knight Groove
- July 12 – The Evolution Live
- July 19 – Rhyme and Reason
- July 26 – Hobo Village
- Aug. 2 – Kory Montgomery
- Aug. 9 – Brian Spotts
- Aug. 16 – Big Sleeps
- Aug. 23 – Blue Ox Boys
- Aug. 30 – Cactus Cat
- Sept. 6 – Frisco Funk Collective
AvonLIVE! on Wednesday nights
This Wednesday kicks off the first AvonLIVE!, which is the town’s Wednesday night concert series. The schedule includes national and regional award-winning acts, and this series takes place at the Avon Pavilion stage. Avon brings out food trucks and will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from its Hahnewald Bar (no outside alcohol permitted at AvonLIVE!) so come straight from work, the trail or wherever your daily activities were and dance, sing along and have fun at the show. Low-back chairs and blankets are welcome at AvonLIVE! as well as picnics.
You won’t want to miss these great acts, and each Wednesday there is an opening band as well as the headliner, so you get two shows for the price of one. And of course, both AvonLIVE! and SunsetLIVE! are free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m.
AvonLIVE! musical lineup:
- June 10 – The Original Wailers | Opener: O’Connor Brothers Band
- June 17 – Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe | Opener: Whirled Peas
- June 24 – HeartByrne – David Byrne Tribute | Opener: The Chaotic
- July 8 – Forever Dangerous: Tribute to Michael Jackson | Opener: Beau Thomas Band
- July 15 – Fantastic Cat | Opener: Sway Wild
- July 22 – An Evening with Dogs in a Pile
- July 29 – The Rumble | Opener: Frisco Funk Collective
- Aug. 5 – Lindsay Lou | Opener: John Truscelli & Jess Rose Duo
- Aug. 12 – Assembly of Dust | Opener: Bonfire Dub
- Aug. 19 – Vandelux | Opener: Chiilla
A few things to note about SunsetLIVE! and AvonLIVE! that you should know about before you go:
- Shows happen rain or shine unless the safety of the musicians, guests and staff would be impacted by weather. Pay attention to the town of Avon’s Facebook and Instagram pages for updates
- Parking can be a little tricky in Avon, and public transportation is encouraged as well as biking or walking to the venue. Free parking is available after 5 p.m.
For more information about musical acts, parking and what other amenities are available at the park and events, visit DiscoverAvon.org.
