BG to host ‘Lunch in the Park’ on Fridays in June and July

Kiwanis and Martin shelter houses in City Park

The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department, along with sponsor Premier Bank have announced the return of Lunch in the Park. 

Lunch in the Park is a series that takes place Fridays in June and July from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in City Park. Each week features different dining options, with local restaurants providing meals for those listening to free musical performances. 

This weekly event takes place at Bowling Green City Park in the Martin and Kiwanis Shelters or moves indoors to the Veterans Building atrium in cases of bad weather. 

The list of restaurants, performers, and sponsors is listed below:

Friday, June 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Restaurant: Kabob It

Musical Performer: Tim Tegge & The Black Swamp Boys performing

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: PT Link Physical Therapy

Title Sponsor: Premier Bank

Friday, June 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Restaurant: Qdoba

Musical Performer: Ragtime Rick performing on piano with Banjo Betsy

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: Brookdale Senior Living

Title Sponsor: Premier Bank

Friday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Restaurant: Call of the Canyon

Musical Performer: Jeff Tucker performing on guitar

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor:

Title Sponsor: Premier Bank

Friday, June 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Restaurant: Beckett’s Burger Bar

Musical Performer: Gene Parker Trio performing jazz

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: BG Community Foundation

Title Sponsor: Premier Bank

Friday, June 30, No event to be held

Friday, July 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Restaurant: Deet’s BBQ and Smyles Icy Treats Food Trucks on Site

Musical Performer: E String G’s

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor:

Title Sponsor: Premier Bank

Friday, July 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Restaurant: SamB’s

Musical Performer: Tapestry performing on harp and guitar

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: Bates Recycling

Title Sponsor: Premier Bank

Friday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Restaurant: Sundae Station

Musical Performer: Tim Concannon

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: Joann Amos, Danberry Realtors

Title Sponsor: Premier Bank

Friday, July 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Restaurant: Pagliai’s Pizza

Musical Performer: Spittin’ Image performing on guitars

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: PT Link Physical Therapy

Title Sponsor: Premier Bank