The Strasburg Community Parks Foundation recently announced the return of its annual concert series, the Sounds of Strasburg, to Strasburg Community Park on Precision Avenue. On select Saturdays from June to August, various musical acts will perform at the park's amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for the free community event.

Food and frozen treat vendors such as Brotherly Love Scratch Kitchen, Ezzy Eats, Walk-O Taco and Robino's 717 will have refreshments available to purchase throughout the series. Alcohol and coolers will be prohibited at each concert.

The first show will be held on June 29, and it will incorporate a Celtic theme via performances from The Chivalrous Crickets and members of the Paloma School of Irish Dance. The second show, which will take place on July 13, will feature Latin fusion dance band Los Monstros, and the concert will kick off with dance lessons for beginners. On July 27, Servant Stage Company group The Marvelous Wonderettes will showcase an arrangement of popular music from the '50s and '60s. The final show of the summer will take place on Aug. 10, featuring funk outfit Street Beans with special guest Almost Jazz.

"It's a beautiful place to visit, whether there is music or not," said Patti Creighton, coordinator of the concert series. "But, of course, there's a beautiful bond between music and nature that brings a sense of calm to your day." The amphitheater is located within the park's nature preserve, which is rife with native plants and flora.

When curating the lineup of artists to highlight in the series, Creighton said her main goal is to offer shows that will appeal to local residents of various age groups. "Not every concert will appeal to everyone, but we try to feature artists and genres that will allow everyone in the family to find a place on the lawn to enjoy the show, from toddlers to grandpas," Creighton said.

Limited seating will be available at the pavilion and on picnic benches at Strasburg Community Park, but attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the concerts. During each show, parking will be available on Precision Avenue in the lot of the municipal building, and the park's primary lot will be reserved for handicapped-accessible parking.

For more information, search "Strasburg Community Park" on Facebook or email soundsofstrasburgconcertseries@gmail.com.