The $5 Friday Summer Concerts Are Back In Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The $5 Friday Summer Concert Series is back in Mercer County. The extremely popular summer activity is one of the most sought-after for families in the county.

This one-of-a-kind concert series ensures Central Jersey families don’t need to head to the shore to have a great time this summer.

Families can bring their blankets and chairs for a fun and relaxing evening on the expansive Festival Grounds of Mercer County Park in West Windsor.

The concert series kicked off on July 12, and will run through August 23.

Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Parking at the concerts is free, and children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge.

“Families in and around Mercer look forward to the Summer Concert Series each year,” Mercer County Executive Dan Benson said. “It’s been a priority to keep these performances affordable so that they’re accessible to any Mercer County family that wants to join in the fun.”

Two bands will perform each night. Here's the line-up:

• July 19 – Yacht Rock Gold Experience and 80s Revolution
• July 26 – Best of the Eagles and Bell Bottom Blues–Clapton Tribute
• August 2 – Queen Flash and Frontiers–Journey Tribute
• August 9 – Funk Salsa Urban and Swing Sabroso
• August 16 – American Soul Band and Discoteks
• August 23 – Yellow Brick Road-A Tribute to Elton John and All About Joel-Billy Joel Tribute

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