
The Friends of Belle Isle and the Park, through their “Music Director”, Bob Mason, put together a great 2026 lineup of bands for Saturday evenings alongside the Rappahannock.
June 13 – CHRIS & JANE – nearly 180 attend 1st ’26 concert. Great music, great weather!
June 20 – MICHAEL BERGAMO – Another fantastic evening!
July 11 – THE TIDEWINDERS – Bluegrass enjoyed by many!
July 18 – JUMBO LUMP DADDY & THE BACKFIN BOYS – CANCELLED due to weather
August 8 – THE WINDBAGS – The 50’s and 60’s live!
August 15 – RAMONA & THE HOLY SMOKES – We love honky-tonk!
For the August concerts we added Mummas Food Truck. Concert goers loved the food and the convenience.
Planning for 2027 is underway. Mark your calendars for the middle two weekends in June, July, and August.

The concerts wouldn’t be possible without wonderful sponsors. Please thank and patronize our 2026 sponsors.
« Bill’s Body Shop « Chesapeake Bank « Dehnert, Clarke & Co. « Eugene Duffer Foundation « Friends of Belle Isle State Park « Kathryn & Tom Gregory « Old Farm Truck « Rappahannock Record « Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury « River Counties Community Foundation « Tri-Star Supermarket « Michael Servetus Endowment Fund UUFR « Wealth Planning Solutions « WKWI Bay 101.7 « WIGO Country « WRAR 105.5 « WWND 103.9 « WNNT 107.5
The concerts are free thanks to our sponsors – the park has a $5 parking fee.
If you would like to be a 2027 sponsor contact us at info@belleislestateparkfriends.org or download an invitation by clicking here – Music by the River
