Gettysburg’s 2025 Summer Inaugural Music Festival will bring a full day of live music and local flavor to Gettysburg Rec Park on Saturday, May 24, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The free outdoor festival, hosted at the rec park Bandstand, features six musical acts, food vendors, alcohol vendors, games of chance, and family-friendly fun.
In case of rain, the event will be held the following day, Sunday, May 25.
Festivalgoers will enjoy a diverse lineup of local talent:
- 2:00 Sugar Hysteria
- 3:00 Chuck Darwin & the Knuckle-Draggers
- 4:00 Six Whiskey Revival
- 5:00 Jake Groft
- 6:00 The Willys
- 7:00 Heads or Tails Experience
Admission and parking are free, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the open-air concert experience.
All donations raised during the event will benefit the Rec Park’s Live Music and Arts Program, which supports community-based arts and music events throughout the year.
The festival is produced by Audio & Visual Entertainment and sponsored by After Dark Investigations, A & A Salvage, C J’s Takeout, Gettysburg Connection, Hearth and Barrel Bakery, and Thrivent Member Network.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Al Moyer, GARA Director, at director@gettysburgrecpark.com.
This is wonderful! Live music and fun events for all to enjoy!