Lazy 5 Concert Series returns June 3

Washoe County said the Lazy 5 Summer Music Series will resume on Wednesday, June 3, with free outdoor concerts scheduled every week through August 12 at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Sparks. The county said shows will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the park, located at 7100 Pyramid Way. (washoecounty.gov) The annual series features local and regional artists across country, rock, Latin, funk, Motown and pop, according to the county’s event listing. Food trucks and drinks will also be available on site, Washoe County said. ### Where and when are the concerts happening? Lazy 5 Regional Park will host the series each Wednesday evening from June 3 through August 12, according to Washoe County. (washoecounty.gov) The county said admission is free and encouraged attendees to bring blankets or lawn chairs for the performances. The county’s parks page said the concerts have drawn hundreds of local families, friends and neighbors over the years. Washoe County also said only trained service animals are permitted at the event. ### Who opens the series on June 3? (washoecounty.gov) Greg Austin & Southern Justice will open the 2026 series on June 3, Washoe County said. The county described the group as a country, southern rock and Americana act and said the band is known for energetic live performances. June 3 food vendors are scheduled to include Nola Sliders, Fuente De Vida, Twisted Sugar and Threefold Catering, according to the county’s Lazy 5 schedule. (washoecounty.gov) On Tap Mobile Pub will also be part of the summer series, the parks page said. ### Which acts are on the rest of the lineup? (washoecounty.gov) Washoe County listed 11 acts for the 2026 run. Whitewater is scheduled for June 10, followed by New Wave Crave on June 17 and Deep Ellum on June 24. Sierra Roc is booked for July 1, and Dave Perez is set for July 8. The second half of the schedule includes Mighty Mike Schermer on July 15, Michael Tegio and Somethin’ Else on July 22, and The Joey Carmon Band on July 29, according to the county. (washoecounty.gov) Jelly Bread is slated for August 5, and Escalade is scheduled to close the series on August 12. ### What kind of music does the series cover? Washoe County said the series is built around a mix of local and regional performers and multiple genres. The county’s published descriptions list country, southern rock and Americana for Greg Austin & Southern Justice; classic rock and modern pop for Whitewater; and high-energy 1980s covers for New Wave Crave. (washoecounty.gov) The county also described Dave Perez as an award-winning Latin dance act, Mighty Mike Schermer as a blues, roots rock and Americana performer, and Escalade as a Motown, pop rock and R&B band. Jelly Bread is listed as soul, funk and R&B, while The Joey Carmon Band is billed as classic country and rock and roll. (washoecounty.gov) ### Who is backing the series? Washoe County thanked four sponsors for the 2026 series: DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, Northern Nevada Health System, Red Hawk Golf and Resort, and Toll Brothers. The county’s parks page also said local business support helps make the free concerts possible. (washoecounty.gov) The county did not list a ticket price because the event is free. The parks page said weekly food trucks will rotate across the summer. ### Where can people get updates? Washoe County directed attendees to its Lazy 5 music series page for the full schedule, food truck listings and event details. (washoecounty.gov) The county also provided the Lazy 5 Regional Park Ranger Office phone number, (775) 424-1866, for more information. The next scheduled concert is June 3 at 6:30 p.m. with Greg Austin & Southern Justice at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Sparks, according to the county.