Music in Memorial Park is a nice way to spend an evening in Mount Joy, enjoying live music outdoors in a relaxed and beautiful setting," said Michele Emenheiser, executive director of the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the series. "Bring a blanket or lawn chair - and your friends and family. Many of our downtown Chamber member businesses are open on Sundays, so come early and do some shopping before the music starts!"

Each event will feature food starting at 5 p.m., with music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The concerts will be held in Mount Joy Memorial Park, 101 Marietta Ave.

The 2025 Music in Memorial Park lineup will kick off on Sunday, July 27, with a performance by The Kracker Beez and food served by Spud Muffin Food Truck. "The Kracker Beez have been entertaining Mount Joy audiences for years, with performances dating back to at least 2017 and returning each summer since 2021," Emenheiser shared, noting that the three-piece band plays classic party rock 'n' roll.

On Sunday, Aug. 3, Temple Avenue Jazz Trio will entertain with jazz and swing, and food will be available from Piper Belles Food Truck.

The series will wrap up on Sunday, Aug. 10, when The Chestnuts will perform a mix of country, rock, folk and blues. The band features David Eichler, a retired Donegal High School teacher and current Mount Joy Borough Council member. Food that evening will include free hot dogs along with a free ice cream social while supplies last.

The final show in the series will mark a special occasion, Emenheiser shared.

"When we were planning this year's Music in Memorial Park schedule, we saw that Aug. 10 would be Mount Joy's 174-and-a-half birthday and also the date of the last Music in Memorial Park concert of the season. Since that date also coincided with the annual ice cream social provided by Mary and Clair Ginder, the board decided to make it a special celebration," she remarked. "We booked a band with local ties, invited the Mount Joy Area Historical Society to share about the town's history and how it's being preserved, and board vice president Denny Brandt and board member Greg Sallade offered to provide free hot dogs."

Members of the historical society are looking forward to this unique opportunity to highlight Mount Joy's history.

"We as the historical society are excited that we get to play a part in educating our town about our past as we celebrate our half birthday," said Linda Eberly, vice president of the Mount Joy Area Historical Society. "Knowing our history helps us develop vision and ideas for our future. We invite everyone to help us preserve our past for our future generations."

Brandt, who is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway, noted that supporting the community event is important to him and to Sallade, a State Farm insurance agent.

"Mount Joy means a lot to us, and sharing some free hot dogs is a fun way to give back," Brandt said.

The Ginders have been providing the ice cream for the ice cream social for about 25 years, and they also view it as an opportunity to give back to the residents of Mount Joy.

Music in Memorial Park is sponsored by Diamond Members of the Chamber, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, TownLively and Sweet 16 WPDC, and it is made possible by all of the members of the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce.

Handicapped-accessible parking spaces will be available along Delta Street, and a portable restroom will be set up behind the gazebo courtesy of John Kline Septic Services.

For more information on the music series, visit https://mountjoychamber.com or follow the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and Instagram.