SPECIAL EVENTS
Upcoming Events
The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District is excited to host our annual concert series, Terry’s Sounds of Summer, every Wednesday from July 09 through August 27! Concerts run from 6:30 – 8:30p at Battle Point Park. These events are free and non-ticketed, with general admission seating only. We invite guests to enjoy a variety of talented musicians while enjoying food from local on-site vendors and connecting with their community. There will also be opportunities to get to know various organizations and businesses, such as Platinum Series Sponsor Island Cool. We hope to see you grooving to the music all eight weeks of this family-friendly concert series!
Parking:
Event parking is most easily accessible from the west entrance to the park off Battle Point Drive NE in the softball and artificial turf field parking lots. Please adhere to “no parking” signs and do not block emergency vehicle access.
Parking is limited! We encourage you to walk, bike, take the bus, or carpool.
July 9 – Backstreet Jellyroll
Backstreet Jellyroll is a celebration of the powerful music of Van Morrison, one of the most revered and significant songwriters of the rock era. Covering more than five decades of hits, this 11-piece band delivers music that ranges from a whisper to a roar. Sounds of Summer fan-favorite Backstreet Jellyroll is comprised of professional working musicians creating an experience like no other. ABOUT | Backstreet Jellyroll
Vendors: Sauced, Green Pot Deli, Da “Q” Shack , Salish Sea Greens, Island Cool, Cookie Cafe, Art Monster Face Painting
Event Sponsors: Island Cool & Timm Insurance Agency
July 16 – R E P O S A D O
Soothing yet profound, a fire in your Soul. The feeling of elevation, but with a deep-rooted Culture. An international invitation to dance. Seasoned with Latin and Afro flavorings, REPOSADO brings Funk, chopped Jazz, and a heavy Afro-Beat shake guaranteed to free your mind and hips! ABOUT | R E P O S A D O
Vendors: Aunty Dolly’s, Green Pot Deli, Island Lumpia, Island Cool, Bluetree Cotton Candy, Balloon Brothers
Event Sponsors: Island Cool & Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation
July 23 – Petty Thief
Petty Thief is a tribute group that recreates an exciting performance from the rock & roll hall of Famer, Tom Petty. This energy-filled setlist is perfectly packed with your all-time favorites and the usual Rock & Roll sing-a-long awesomeness you’d expect. ABOUT | Petty Thief
Vendors: Aunty Dolly’s, Da “Q” Shack , Island Lumpia, Cookie Cafe, Island Cool, Art Monster Face Painting
Event Sponsors: Island Cool & Lotta’s Laundry
July 30 – The Little Lies
The Little Lies, inspired by the band’s distinct artistic finesse and on-stage flair and style, plays renditions of the canon one would expect to hear at a Fleetwood Mac concert. This dynamic supergroup of accomplished Seattle-area musicians is an act you don’t want to miss. ABOUT | The Little Lies
Vendors: Sauced, Green Pot Deli, Salish Sea Greens, Island Cool, Bluetree Cotton Candy, Balloon Brothers
Event Sponsor: Island Cool
August 6 – The ABBAgraphs
Seattle-based The ABBAgraphs recreate the pop magic of ABBA’s chart-topping, classic pop hits of the ’70s and early ’80s PLUS hits of the disco era. Think Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Mamma Mia, Fernando, Waterloo and more! ABOUT | The Abbagraphs
Vendors: Aunty Dolly’s, Sauced, Salish Sea Greens, The Saucy Sailor, Island Cool, Cookie Cafe, Art Monster Face Painting
Event Sponsor: Island Cool
August 13 – Dusty Rust
Blending the rugged roots of his Idaho upbringing with the grit of Kansas City’s country-rock scene, Dusty Rust delivers a sound that’s as raw as it is real. Home | Dusty Rust
Vendors: Da “Q” Shack , Island Lumpia, The Saucy Sailor, Island Cool, Bluetree Cotton Candy, Balloon Brothers
Event Sponsor: Island Cool
August 20 – Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter is in its 17th year performing and recreating the authentic sounds and visual reproduction of one of the most recognizable rock bands on the planet – The Rolling Stones. ABOUT | Gimme Shelter
Vendors: Aunty Dolly’s, Sauced, Salish Sea Greens, Island Cool, Cookie Cafe, Art Monster Face Painting
Event Sponsor: Island Cool
August 27 – Nearly Dan
Nearly Dan fuses the chops of 12 diversely talented artists into the iconic music of Steely Dan, presenting their arrangements of those masterpieces, such as the bouncing “Reelin’ In the Years,” the sorrowful “Do It Again,” or the funny “Peg.” Satiate your hunger for music when Nearly Dan takes the stage.
Vendors: Aunty Dolly’s, Sauced, Da “Q” Shack, The Saucy Sailor, Island Cool, Bluetree Cotton Candy, Balloon Brothers
Event Sponsor: Island Cool
Movies in the Park
We partner with the Bainbridge Island branch of the Kitsap Regional Library to offer pre-movie activities themed to that night’s feature film.
Seating begins at 8:00p, with opening credits approximately 30 minutes after sunset. Bring your coziest blankets and beach chairs, settle in with a free bag of popcorn, and escape into the magic of summer nights with Movies in the Park!
Volunteer With Us!
Join us in making a positive impact on your community by volunteering for special events with the Park District. With your help, we can create unforgettable experiences for attendees while fostering a sense of community and fun. Click the button below to get started!
Become a Special Event Sponsor!
Are you seeking a valuable platform to promote your business or organization? The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District offers a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities to help businesses and community partners to connect with the local community.
Questions about upcoming events? Have an event idea?
Contact our Special Events Team below!
Special Events Lost & Found Procedure
Any items of value (not broken, damaged, unusable, etc.) left at any particular event location found by park and recreation staff shall be picked up and kept to return to the owner. All items found shall be taken to the Aquatic Center for a maximum of three weeks. They will be kept there for a minimum of three weeks before disposing of them. After three weeks, they shall be bagged up and taken to a local donation center.