Friends News
Cancellation of Music in the Park 2020
After considerable deliberation with the Wisconsin DNR, the park superintendent, and the board of the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of our "Music in the Park" concert series this summer due to COVID-19.
After considerable deliberation with the Wisconsin DNR, the park superintendent, and the board of the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of our "Music in the Park" concert series this summer due to COVID-19.
We have had a long history of supporting these concerts so the decision was not an easy one, however the safety of our community and park visitors is, and will always be, our top priority. The Friends look forward to bringing back "Music in the Park" for Summer 2021, and thank you all for your support of our concert series over the years!
Please check out and support the bands that had originally been set to perform this summer:
The North Code
https://www.facebook.com/thenorthcode
Swing Crew
https://www.facebook.com/TheSwingCrew
Noah John and the Ringing Iron
https://www.facebook.com/ringingiron
Music in the Park 2020
With the start of the new year, we are pleased to announce the upcoming 2020 dates for our annual “Music in the Park” concert series. This year, we are switching up the dates and times and holding each concert on the LAST SATURDAY of the summer months and beginning at a later hour.
With the start of the new year, we are pleased to announce the upcoming 2020 dates for our annual “Music in the Park” concert series. This year, we are switching up the dates and times and holding each concert on the LAST SATURDAY of the summer months and beginning at a later hour.
Introducing the 2020 lineup!
Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 7pm-9pm - The North Code
We would like to welcome The North Code this year who will be kicking off the “Music in the Park” series. The North Code is an indie-folk band based in Madison.
Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 6pm-8pm - Swing Crew
Last year, Swing Crew packed the Rock Elm Shelter to keep out the rain for their “interactive acoustic” show. This was quite a cozy concert, and a whole lot of fun!
Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 6pm-8pm - Noah John and Ringing Iron
Also from last year, we had Noah John and Ringing Iron on the patio for their very entertaining bluegrass show. Welcome back!
General Event Information
The concert series is free to the public with a valid park sticker. The stage will always be outdoors near the east lawn by the Chateau, but in case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Rock Elm Shelter.
The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park will have a tent and table set up to sign up new members and sell merchandise. Donations to the Friends are welcome and will be announced during intermission. Please stick around until the end of the show or during intermission to meet the bands and purchase their merchandise.
Gift of Joy - Friends Membership
Do you have a special someone who cares about preserving Devil’s Lake State Park? Give them the Gift of a Friends of Devil’s Lake Annual Membership!
Do you have a special someone who cares about preserving Devil’s Lake State Park? Give them the Gift of a Friends of Devil’s Lake Annual Membership! We have a few membership options to choose from, and we will send out welcome letters in both mail and e-mail formats to your gift recipient, to let them know you gifted their membership (optional) and information on how to access their membership account on our website.
Print out the gift membership form here! There are two forms per page.
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Recap: Music in the Park 2019
Last August, we concluded our concert series “Music in the Park” that featured Madtown Mannish Boys. We had three musical acts in total: one for every last Sunday of the summer months and coincidentally, each one hosted on a different location as their stage.
Last August, we concluded our concert series “Music in the Park” that featured Madtown Mannish Boys. We had three musical acts in total: one for every last Sunday of the summer months and coincidentally, each one hosted on a different location as their stage. Here is our little recap for each concert:
The Swing Crew
Swing Crew hosted in the Rock Elm Shelter (due to inclement weather) on Sunday, June 30th. Both the band and concert goers braved the elements and had a cozy evening of laughter and interactive acoustic music to put everyone in a good spirit. Swing Crew brought in a couple special guests to perform a couple numbers with them.
Noah John & Ringing Iron
Noah John & Ringing Iron hosted in the patio area near the Chateau on Sunday, July 28th. We couldn’t have asked for a better day to host an outdoor music concert! This trio delighted concert goers and even park visitors passing through with Americana country bluegrass music.
Madtown Mannish Boys hosted in the grassy area between the North Shore parking lot and the Chateau on Sunday, August 25th. The Madtown Mannish Boys brought all shades of blues to the evening, even trading off vocals and instruments on some songs! We’re happy to see folks get up and dance along with the children.
We are thankful for all of the bands and everyone who attended this 2019 summer concert series 2019, and we are looking forward to next year’s run! Stay tuned for an announcement for music act submissions on our website and social media.
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