This will be the 10th year that Rancho Cordova residents have been treated to free Friday Night Concerts. The first concert will be on Aug. 1. Photo by Rick Sloan

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - What are you doing Friday night?

Rancho Cordova residents are invited to grab their lawn chairs, lace up their dancing shoes and head to Village Green Park for a full month of free Friday Night Concerts, kicking off Aug. 1. The annual series, now in its 10th year, is hosted by the Cordova Community Council in collaboration with the Cordova Recreation and Park District.

“Our Summer Series has become as much a part of a Rancho Cordova summer as floating down the American River,” according to the Cordova Community Council website. “This is a series of free Friday nights out that will keep you happily entertained throughout the summer. We rock the month of August away during our Friday Night Concerts. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes.”

Rancho Cordova residents are invited to grab their lawn chairs, lace up their dancing shoes and head to Village Green Park for a full month of free Friday Night Concerts. Photo by Rick Sloan

Each concert begins at 7 p.m., with food trucks rolling in early at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and all events take place at Village Green Park, located at 3141 Bridgeway Drive.

On Aug. 8, White Water will take the stage with a setlist spanning classic rock to modern pop. Attendees can enjoy food from Bangin' Bowls Latin Fusion, Bangin' Churro Bar and Sweet Treats.

On Aug. 15, Neon Playboys will bring funk, soul and rock and roll dance hits from the ’70s and ’80s. Food options include The Fry Boys, Sweet Treats and Daisy’s Desserts.

On Aug. 22, Ariel Jean will perform a night of crowd-pleasing country music. The evening food trucks will be Buckhorn, Charennay’s Treat Factory and Sweet Treats.

On Aug. 29, Mercy Me, an award-winning R&B band, will close out the series. Food trucks for the final concert include Gyso Stop, Bubble Hive and Sweet Treats.

Each concert begins at 7 p.m. every Friday in August, with food trucks rolling in at 6:30 p.m. Photo by Rick Sloan

Cordova Community Council Executive Director Shelly Blanchard said the concerts are a beloved tradition for the community.

“What’s a better way to start off the weekend in Rancho Cordova than hanging out with neighbors and friends?” Blanchard said. “This is our 10th year of Friday Night Concerts at Village Green. It's one of our favorites: laid back, good music, fun food and great friends. If you're looking for something fun to do, grab some lawn chairs and join us.”

Major sponsors include the City of Rancho Cordova, Cordova Community Council, Atlas Disposal, California American Water, Cordova Recreation & Park District, David Sander, Grocery Outlet, KP International Market, Rancho Cordova Food Locker, Rancho Cordova Moose Lodge, Rancho Cordova Rotary Club, River City Christian, SMUD, Visit Rancho Cordova and Vivant Health.

For more information, visit https://www.cordovacouncil.org.