Toms River, NJ ... The festive and lively sounds of bluegrass music will keep concertgoers dancing on the river for another night of free music in Huddy Park on July 25th  (rain date is the following day) at 5 p.m. as part of the "Concerts in the Park" series, presented by Downtown Toms River.

Excitement will rock the river with three featured bands performing starting at 6:00 p.m.   Home Cookin', a New Jersey based band, offers up a tasty serving of bluegrass and traditional country music. They'll be followed by Dark Hollow and Up & Running, giving attendees a taste of the unique blend of folk, rock, blues, country and jazz that is Bluegrass music.  

Concertgoers can arrive as early as 5 p.m. to enjoy radio station WJRZ entertainment and purchase food and snacks from the concessions while they wait for the featured performances to begin at 6 p.m. All attendees should bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on during the performances.  

The "Concerts in the Park" series will provide attendees with one more night to enjoy FREE live musical entertainment before the summer ends when the series continues on Saturday night August 22 at 5 p.m. (rain date is the following day).

"Concerts in the Park" is sponsored by The Music Academy, United Water Toms River, Mr. Alan's Florist, Comcast, Shore Photography and radio stations WJRZ and the WRAT.  Huddy Park is located at the intersection of Main and Water streets in Downtown Toms River.

Created to encourage tourism and attract area residents to the historic business district of Toms River, "Concerts in the Park" is among several special events scheduled throughout the year by Downtown Toms River (www.downtowntomsriver.com/bid/events.htm ).

Other events include the 7th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival, July 18; the 4th annual Pizza, Pasta, Pastry Festival, September 26 and the Farmers' Market on Wednesdays from June 10th through October 28th.  Anyone interested in volunteering with these events can call 732-341-8738.

For more information about "Concerts in the Park", or information for any of the other Downtown Toms River events, visit www.downtowntomsriver.com or call 732-341-8738.