Music lovers will get their first taste of fun at a newly designed feature at International Harvester (IH) Park in Lakeland this weekend.
The LAMP (Lakeland Amphitheater) will open the city’s summer concert series with a performance by Swingin’ Leroy, a premier Memphis party band specializing in rock, pop, country, R&B and funk.
The high-energy band will get things rocking and popping at the LAMP during the first of this summer’s four concerts.
The LAMP has newly graded terraces that slope down very gently and provide safe, roomy spots for families to plant their folding chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.
It’s located at IH Park, a 65-acre park overlooking a five-acre lake at 4523 Canada Road. The event will be 7-10 p.m. July 30.
Adults are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy a cold brew from the beer garden. The family-friendly event also will feature entertainment for all ages.
There will be plenty of fun for the kiddies in the designated play area, featuring a bounce house sponsored by Sprouts (who will be on hand with healthy snacks), face painting sponsored by Mark Louderback/Edward Jones advisor and Christine Conwell/Sam T. Wilson Public Library, plus games and giveaways sponsored by Pop-A-Lock (Amy Wilkins).
Foodies can look forward to enjoying the food truck from Hayden’s Grill, which will have a variety of favorites, including burgers, smoked chicken, barbecue sandwiches, nachos, chili cheese fries, hotdogs and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Beaker’s Sno Cones in Bartlett will be the cool treat to complement the meal.
Don’t miss the Open House for the IH Clubhouse’s Rec Room, with a new extended deck area available. Guests are welcome to check out the recreational room with a pool table, shuffle board, darts, and more.
There will be plenty of parking available in the new parking lot just south of the driveway into IH Park. Additional parking will be available in the lot across the street from the park at Lakeland First Baptist Church.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Department officers will be on hand for traffic control and will be strolling the park throughout the event.
Bring a blanket, chair and cooler, and don’t forget to invite a friend or two to hang out for a moonlit night filled with friends.
Next performances will be:
- Aug. 27: The Super 5
- Sept 24: The Dantones plus Ted Horrell & the Monday Night Card
- October 22: TBA
All will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. More concerts will be announced soon. For more information, call (901) 867-2717.
