Stamford residents will see Mill River Park transformed into a three-weekend entertainment hub starting July 16, when the second season of Summer in the Park opens with a slate of nationally known performers, cultural festivals and food-focused events.
The event series, supported by Hey Stamford!, Mill River Park, Stamford Downtown and Mohegan Sun Online Casino, runs through late July and into early August. Organizers say ticket sales, VIP packages and onsite activity will benefit area children's organizations.
"proceeds from the event will benefit local children's organizations, funding programs and services for children and families in the community."
What Stamford residents should know
The multi-event schedule includes large concerts, family-friendly cultural festivals and a food festival on the park grounds in downtown Stamford. Highlights confirmed by organizers include:
- July 16: Concert headliners DaBaby, Fat Joe and Remy Ma (Thursday night opener)
- July 18: Perreoland Festival featuring reggaeton duo Jowell & Randy, DJs and Latin food
- July 19: Colombian Independence Day Festival with Grupo Niche, family activities and a World Cup Final watch party
- July 23: Electronic duo Two Friends
- July 30: Ja Rule and Ashanti performing together for the first time in Stamford, with We Heart R&B as opener
- Aug. 1–2: Hey Stamford! Food Festival with vendors, themed bars and culinary programming
Schedule at a glance
| Date | Event / Headliners |
|---|---|
| July 16 | DaBaby; Fat Joe; Remy Ma |
| July 18 | Perreoland Festival: Jowell & Randy; DJs |
| July 19 | Colombian Independence Day Festival: Grupo Niche; World Cup Final watch party |
| July 23 | Two Friends |
| July 30 | Ja Rule & Ashanti; We Heart R&B (opener) |
| Aug. 1–2 | Hey Stamford! Food Festival |
Tickets, access and community impact
Tickets and VIP experiences are available through the event website, Summerinthepark.com. Organizers say proceeds are earmarked to support programs and services for children and families in the Stamford area. The series is expected to attract visitors to downtown Stamford and to provide fundraising for local nonprofits.
Residents planning to attend should check the event site for ticket types, start times and any advisories about crowd access, as well as updates from local organizers. Patch and local newsletters are also offering event updates and alerts.
This season’s lineup brings nationally recognized artists to Stamford and several cultural festivals that spotlight Latin and Colombian music and food traditions, along with a food festival that highlights local and visiting vendors.
For more information and the full schedule, Stamford residents can visit Summerinthepark.com or sign up for local news alerts that include event notices and any last-minute changes.
