Lawn Chair Night in Downtown Decorah: Mike McAbee

Join for Lawn Chair Night Thursday, July 30 at 6PM on Washington Street, right outside of Impact Coffee -- featuring the Mike McAbee! Special thanks to Sogo Snacks, Sunflower Child Development & Discovery Center, Jubilee, and Edward Jones: Spencer C Cuvelier for sponsoring the night.
The charm is in the simplicity: bring a lawn chair (or a blanket), find a patch of grass or a stretch of sidewalk, and settle in for an evening of great music and community spirit. And the best part — its free! Held on Thursday evenings throughout the summer (June-August), Lawn Chair Night transforms Downtown Decorah into a welcoming concert venue. Whether you’re a fan of bluegrass, jazz, folk, or hometown marching bands, the series features a wide range of musical acts that reflect the heart and soul of the region.
THIS WEEK: Mike McAbee is an Iowa-based singer-songwriter, comedic musician, and professional crowd-pleaser who successfully traded life behind the wheel of a semi-truck for life on the stage. For over two decades, Mike has been tearing through more than 200 shows a year, bringing his sharp wit, interactive storytelling, and cult-favorite anthems like "I Like to Pee Outside" to bars, festivals, and venues across the Midwest and beyond. He plays whatever it takes to get the room laughing, singing along, and having a good time.
Lawn Chair Night has been a program of Downtown Decorah Betterment for more than 25 years and is one of the community’s most beloved traditions as a weekly summer series of free outdoor concerts that brings locals and visitors together under the open sky. It's now made possible by DDBA in partnership with Visit Decorah Tourism, Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, and Impact Coffee. The 2026 season is generously supported by top sponsors AJ Realty, Oneota Community Food Co-op, and ITC... along with 10+ supporting sponsors for specific nights throughout the season. This free, public event features both local and regional talent.
In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside Impact Coffee. Rain announcements will be made on Facebook's Visit Decorah page and the Downtown Decorah Betterment page.