MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) is celebrating a major milestone this summer with the 30th anniversary of its long running “Concerts in the Park” series.
Beginning Wednesday, June 18, and scheduled on every Wednesday evening through to Aug. 20, the Crescent Park Amphitheatre will once again fill with music, joy, and community spirit — all in support of better health care for Moose Jaw’s residents.
The series features free live music performed by local bands from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week. Admission is free and everyone’s invited to attend. Optional donations will be collected at each performance, with all proceeds helping to support the MJHF’s latest initiative: a significant modernization to the MRI scanner at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.
“This vital enhancement will allow health care professionals to perform more scans, faster, for patients in need of advanced medical imaging,” the Foundation said in a release. “Best of all, every dollar stays right here in Moose Jaw.”
Since it began three decades ago, Concerts in the Park has raised more than $140,000 for medical equipment and health care projects in the community.
“For 30 years, Concerts in the Park has been a highlight of summer in Moose Jaw,” said Ryan Hrechka, chair of the MJHF. “It’s a celebration of music, community, and compassion. We’re grateful to the bands who donate their time and talent, and to all the supporters who come out each week. This is one of the Foundation’s heartfelt ways to say, ‘thank you’ to the people who make better health care possible.”
This year’s concert lineup features crowd favourites including The Kingsway, Pure Country, and the Heritage Fiddlers, along with returning performers Bonnie & the Jets and Chrissie’s Country Band. The final performance of the season, set for Aug. 20, will feature a special guest performer yet to be announced.
This year’s concert schedule
- June 18: The Kingsway
- June 25: Rodney & Bonnie
- July 2: Chrissie’s Country Band/Dusty Ol’ Farmers
- July 9: SRW Country
- July 16: Timothy Lenko
- July 23: Pure Country
- July 30: Justntyme
- Aug. 6: Heritage Fiddlers
- Aug. 13: Bonnie & the Jets
- Aug. 20: Special guest performance, to be announced
Returning as emcee for the summer is MJHF CEO Kelly McElree, who praised the event’s lasting legacy and local impact.
“Concerts in the Park is pure Moose Jaw magic — great music, warm summer evenings, and the shared joy of giving back,” McElree said. “It’s always wonderful to see our donors, friends, and neighbours enjoying the show. Come celebrate the 30th season with us — it’s a toe-tappin’ good time you won’t want to miss!”
Visitors should plan ahead, as parking is limited and a brief walk is needed to reach the amphitheatre in Crescent Park. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are welcome.
For more information about the MJHF or to donate to the Vision of Tomorrow campaign, visit MJHF.org or call 306-694-0373.
