Blue Haven to hit the stage in Portola on Friday, July 22 during summer concert series

The popular, free Portola Concerts in the Park have returned for the summer, with the evening of Friday, July 22 to bring Eastern Plumas favorite ‘Blue Haven’ back to the stage at the park with a repertoire sure to please all blues and blues-rock fans.

Next Friday, July 30 is Fair Week and all are encouraged to enjoy the one and only Plumas-Sierra County Fair.

August 5 will bring a band new to Portola, Spur Crazy, that comes highly recommended with pure country favorites, old and new.

The concert on August 12 will bring another new sound, Whitewater. This Reno band has a popular following throughout Western Nevada and the Tahoe area. They are excited to extend their audience into the Lost Sierra by joining Portola at the park.

Sierra Roc will take the stage on August 19, another band that has entertained around Western Nevada that will, hopefully get some folks out of their lawn chairs and onto the dance floor. Their primary sound is old rock and roll, but they do take requests.

August 26 will return to a crowd pleaser, ‘Fiesta de Portola!’ “Due to a plethora of circumstances beyond our control, we haven’t had a fiesta in our lineup for several years, where the dancing picks up, kids’ games and pinatas take the spotlight, and Latin rhythms from salsa to modern get everyone’s feet moving.  Drinking With Clowns has been delighting clubs and Reno’s Riverwalk for several years now and will be here with us to spread the joy,” organizers added.

Yumz food truck will be serving up fresh food at the park during each concert, and all are invited to bring their picnic, libations and a lawn chair or blanket.

This summer series is proudly presented by The City of Portola with Pete Rhode, PA & Sound providing sound.

The concerts are held at the Portola City Park at 441 S. Gulling Street and are free to the public.