Pickin' in the Park

Join us for Pickin’ in the Park, the City of Trenton’s 2nd annual bluegrass concert, featuring an evening of live music, community, and laid-back summer fun in the park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the sounds of bluegrass under the open sky at Trenton Community Park!
This concert will feature an opening band, a middle day band, and a headlining band, making it the perfect event to relax, unwind, and enjoy great music & your roots with family and friends.
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026

Time: 3:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: Trenton Community Park, 440 Dell Drive, Trenton
Bluegrass Lineup:
Strings of Green 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tony Hale & Blackwater 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Buckeye Strings Intermission Show 7:00 PM - 8:25 PM
The Kody Norris Show 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
You can also expect:
• Shopping vendors and food trucks
• Free family-friendly activities
• Local Roots Passport (3:00pm – 7:00pm)
• Community connection and local history
Local Roots Passport:
Local organizations and businesses are invited to participate in the Local Roots Passport, an interactive opportunity for residents to learn the history of Trenton’s local organizations and businesses. Guests can visit participating booths, collect stamps, and return a completed passport for a prize!
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Parking Information:
Event parking will be available at the side entrance of the park on Trenton-Franklin Road. The main parking lot will be reserved for vendors and handicap-accessible parking.
This event is free and open to the public unless you choose to shop from the vendors or food trucks.
We look forward to seeing you at Pickin’ in the Park for a relaxing evening of music, memories, and local roots!