WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Wausau’s big summer parties return Wednesday with Concerts on the Square and Dining on the Street.
Wausau Events Executive Director Allisandra Aderholdt says this year’s 11-week series features a mix of local and regional acts and samples of all genres of music. “We have a good mix of local bands, national bands, and international bands and we try to mix up the genres as well. If you don’t like an entertainer one week, you may really like the entertainer the next week. You’ll just have to come check it out,” said Aderholdt.
Music begins at 6 each night and runs until 8. Aderholdt says the concerts are absolutely free but she does encourage guests to follow some guidelines. “We ask that you come [no earlier] than 4:00 PM. No blankets down as that does kill the grass in the park. And then no large tables, no dogs, and no tents.”
Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. There will also be food trucks on-site for each concert.
Wednesday’s forecast does call for some rain but any showers will be light and organizers don’t expect that it will impact the performance. Should heavy rain or thunderstorms during a show, it will be moved indoors to the Whitewater Music Hall which does have a capacity limit.
The series kicks off with The Brass Differential. Other local favorites on the schedule include Johnny and the MoTones and Brad Emanuel.
Some downtown streets will be closed off during the event to allow restaurants to serve customers outside during the concerts. Access through downtown will be maintained along Scott Street and Jefferson Street.
