BG Lunch in the Park series returns starting June 3

Singer provides music for picnic in the park.

The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of Lunch in the Park, starting on June 3. 

The Lunch in the Park series will be held on Fridays throughout June and July from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in City Park, with the exception of July 1.

Each week will feature different dining options, with local restaurants providing meals for purchase as community musicians perform. The events will take place in the Martin and Kiwanis shelters (weather permitting) or moved indoors to the Veterans Building atrium in cases of bad weather. 

The performers, restaurants and sponsors are listed below:

Friday, June 3

Restaurant: Kabob It

Musical Performer: Tim Tegge performing on guitar

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: PT Link Physical Therapy

Friday, June 10

Restaurant: Call of the Canyon

Musical Performer: Ragtime Rick performing on piano with Banjo Betsy

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: Brookdale Senior Living

Friday, June 17

Restaurant: Beckett’s Burger Bar

Musical Performer: Jeff Tucker performing on guitar

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: Joann Amos, Danberry Realtors

Special Guest Host: Mayor Mike Aspacher

Friday, June 24

Restaurant: Qdoba

Musical Performer: Gene Parker Trio performing jazz

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: BG Exchange Club

Friday, July 8

Restaurant: Food Trucks on-site

Musical Performer: Tim Concannon performing on guitar

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: BG Community Foundation

Friday, July 15

Restaurant: Sundae Station

Musical Performer: Tapestry performing on harp and guitar

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: Montessori School of Bowling Green

Friday, July 22

Restaurant: Sam B’s

Musical Performer: Dan Cadaret performing on guitar

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: Bates Recycling

Friday, July 29

Restaurant: Pagliai’s Pizza

Musical Performer: Spittin’ Image performing on guitars

Lunch Entertainment Sponsor: PT Link Physical Therapy