Frequently Asked Questions 2026

What are the concert dates this year? The four shows for 2026 will be held on four consecutive Thursdays — July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 — once again in Town Center Park.

Who’s playing? Hit Machine, Conjunto Alegre, Jennifer Batten and Full Steam, and Band After Midnight (ABBA tribute). This isn't the dreaded "something for everyone." It's everything for everyone, because that's much better. Bands that anyone can enjoy, playing music that grabs you and makes you want to dance. Are you in?

What about openers? Watch this space. Announcements coming soon!

When do the shows start? Opening acts play at 5:30 p.m., with approximately a 45-minute set. Headliners play starting at 6:30 p.m., with a 10-minute intermission at around 7:30 p.m. Come early and claim your spot on the lawn!

Are these shows family friendly? You bet! Music is booked with the entire family in mind. There's lots for kids to do, including a playground and a splash area / water feature to go nuts in. Not just that, but Rotary offers a wonderful badge art activity for your kids to create, wear and take home their own personal artistic creation. These are durable, metal, pinback badges kind of like the political buttons you see, only much more fun. Stop by our booth and watch your kids create a masterpiece that will be theirs forever.

Where should I park? The official designated parking lot for the concerts is the City Hall parking lot. In the event that you can’t find any space there, the designated overflow parking is at Clackamas Community College’s Wilsonville campus. From the southwest corner of that lot, there is a short city pathway that leads behind the Korean War Memorial and directly to Town Center Park. Kind of like a warp tunnel. Who knew? There’s a limited number of parking stalls immediately next to Town Center Park that are available first-come, first-served, and a few that are designated as disabled-only parking.

What if those are full? You're not completely out of luck! There are also public lots within a somewhat walkable distance to the park, at the Wilsonville Community Center and the Wilsonville Public Library. Wilsonville Memorial Park is a bit more of a jaunt, but also has spaces and you can get a good hill in. If walking uphill isn't your bag, it is recommended that you arrive early for best selection of available parking spaces in the nearer lots.

Walking? Did someone mention walking? Great idea! Allowed and encouraged. Our concerts are walking distance from a lot of Wilsonville neighborhoods (and hotels, if you're in from out of town). It depends how far you want to walk, but we say go for it. It's good for you and the environment, too.

Is smoking allowed at the concerts? What about vaping? What about ...? Nope, nope and nope. Weren't we just talking about the environment? There's to be no sharing of second-hand anything, other than good vibes of course. Wearing our official hat now with a stern expression — by city ordinance, smoking and vaping are not permitted in Town Center Park. If you must catch a smoke break, walk a short distance to a discreet place (outside the park) o avoid endangering those who like clean air.

Will the Wilsonville Farmers Market be there? We're glad to say "yes." The Farmers Market is a separate event, put on by a separate organization, that will be guests of ours at the south end of Town Center Park during our four Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts dates. You can enjoy both the concerts and the market at the same time and place this year. See the Wilsonville Farmers Market website or social media for information about their offerings.

Will food be available at Town Center Park? What, you're hungry already? Yes, you'll be able to buy food on site. Series sponsor Parkway Grille will have a food booth with elevated bites. One or two other food booths presented by the concerts are pending. The Farmers Market will have food trucks too. Some of our sponsors will have prepackaged food, popcorn, and/or cold drinks. We will have cold water at the Rotary booth as well. Hydrate! There are also definitely many great local restaurants where you can pick up dinner on the way to the concerts. Some are walking distance! Check our restaurant list.

Will alcohol be available? To keep it a family friendly event, neither Rotary nor the Farmers Market vendors will be selling any alcoholic beverages for consumption in the park. This decision is subject to being revisited in future years. It's not an easy decision and there are different stances people take on it, so we welcome your input. We do understand if you don't agree with the decision by our club board. Per city ordinance, Town Center Park is an alcohol-free zone. Enforcement is by the city, not by us, and is likely to be based on bad behavior more than anything.

Can I sleep in Town Center Park due to exhaustion after the show? Not recommended. Local lodging options are a much better choice than nodding off on the grass and waking up muddy and chewed on by bugs. We have a list of hotels and other establishments on this website who will help you get a good night's rest.

Do you postpone shows due to heat or rain? Sometimes. It has to be pretty hot for us to do that. Rain is rare this time of year in Western Oregon ("Portland's got the sun / Yeah you heard that right," great lyric by Oregon Music Hall of Famer Scott McCaughey). However, we've had to postpone a show or two for that, as well. Keep an eye on this website. We will post notice of any changes in schedule. If a show is postponed, we will do our best to reschedule it, but sometimes that is not possible. Please watch this space.

The music's too loud. Can you turn it down? "Too loud" is a very subjective thing. Many people come to the shows for loud music in a high energy environment. Someone's "too loud" is someone else's "just right." Our sound production runs the volume at around 85–90 decibels, which is standard for a community concert series — maybe a little quieter. Can it still get too loud? The production team tries to monitor the decibel level while giving top attention to delivering a high quality musical experience. We understand the sound experience can vary based on wind conditions, each listener's location, and other variables present at any outdoor concert. It often comes down to personal preference. Therefore, if you wish to pass along a concern about the sound level, we are all ears (pun intended). Come to the Rotary booth, which has our logo on it and is near the Parks and Rec building, and state your concerns. Those will be logged and passed along to the team. Our operations plan includes a protocol that will be followed if these sorts of concerns are raised.

It's still too loud for me, personally. What can I do? In general, the music gets louder the closer you are to the stage, so changing locations may fix this issue for you. Additionally, we have FREE EARPLUGS at the Rotary booth, which will reduce the sound level that reaches your eardrums. This can help protect your hearing health. If, even with these countermeasures, you still have a concern about high volume, it is advised to take a break from the volume once per hour by moving farther away.

Anything else to know? The park is home to the Oregon Korean War Memorial. It's a sacred place of reflection with marked boundaries. We ask that people respect the memorial by putting their chairs or picnic blankets anywhere else in the park besides within the memorial.  We may ask you to move. Also, the memorial is not a play feature and climbing on the monument panels is disallowed.

I skinned my knee / got stung / stepped on a rake / am starting to feel faint. We have some simple first aid supplies! Stop by our booth. For serious injuries please call 911 if appropriate. If suffering heat stroke symptoms, seek immediate treatment or get to a cool space. It's best to get ahead of this. Please hydrate and listen to your body.

Are these concerts free? You bet! The Rotary Club of Wilsonville produces this annual concert series as thanks to the Wilsonville community for its generous support of our service projects and activities throughout the year. There is no admission charge. However, if you would like to make a contribution to End Polio Now, that option will be available at our shows. It's a small price to pay for enjoying a great evening. Are you obligated? Well, no ... but it'd be a lot cooler if you did.

Polio? What? I thought that was eradicated. Unfortunately, no. It's a crippling and killing disease still present in Pakistan, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Eradicating it is Rotary International's signature cause, because the existence of polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere. Every dollar given for polio is matched two-for-one by the Gates Foundation. This means that if you give $25, it is matched with $50 and becomes $75. With your help, we will eliminate polio forever!

What is the Rotary Club of Wilsonville? We are a local club comprised of 46 business leaders who believe in the value of service and friendship. We meet every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at Black Bear Diner in Wilsonville. We are very active, with numerous service projects performed throughout the year. Stop by our booth with the blue canopy to learn a lot more about us. We'd love to tell you everything. And, of course, visitors are always welcome at our meetings. For more information, please visit our website at WilsonvilleRotary.com/events and check out our events calendar there.

Anything else? Yes. One other thing. Let's rock!