Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.
The concerts take place the second Saturday in May, June, August, September and October in 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with the opening act starting at 7 p.m., and the main act starting at 7:30 p.m.
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Each event also features food trucks. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Leashed pets are welcome.
You can bring outside food, beverages and coolers. Tobacco is not allowed, nor is outside alcohol.
There will be a beer garden on site. Beer and wine may be consumed only inside the beer garden.
Parking is available in Harrisburg Park on a first come first serve basis. Additional Event Parking is available on Zmax Blvd. in Harrisburg in the grassy lots: 5241 Zmax Blvd. Harrisburg NC 28075; The park is a short walk from this parking lot.
Band and Food Truck Schedule
May 9, 2026
Band: Buffet and Beyond: A Jimmy Buffet Tribute and More
Food trucks:
- GGC Smokehouse
- Another Food Truck
- Kona Ice
- Mama K’s Kettle Corn
- Pelican’s Snoballs
June 13, 2026
Band: Rob Cole
Food trucks:
- SpudWings
- KO Food Truck
- GGC Smokehouse
- Chef Kenny’s Kitchen
- Another Food Truck
- Mouth Full
- Mama K’s Kettle Corn
- Kona Ice
- Pelican’s Snoballs
August 8, 2026
Band: September: An Earth Wind & Fire Tribute
Food trucks:
- SpudWings
- KO Food Truck
- GGC Smokehouse
- Another Food Truck
- Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
- Kona Ice
- Pelican’s Snoballs
September 12, 2026
Band: Departure: The Journey Tribute Band
Food trucks:
- SpudWings
- GGC Smokehouse
- Another Food Truck
- Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
- Kona Ice
- Pelican’s Snoballs
October 10, 2026
Band: Gump Fiction
Food trucks:
- SpudWings
- KO Food Truck
- GGC Smokehouse
- Chef Kenny’s Kitchen
- Another Food Truck
- Kona Ice
- Pelican’s Snoballs
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