After being on hiatus since 2019, the Wildflower Concert Series makes its return to the Nature Reserve this summer, offering three nights of performances by local artists surrounded by Missouri’s beautiful outdoors.
Performances will take place on the lawn of the Nature Reserve’s Bascom House surrounded by the beautiful Whitmire Wildflower Garden. This free event occurs on June 27, July 25 and August 22. Visitors can arrive at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. and the concert ends at 8 p.m.
Free parking is available at the Nature Reserve. 307 Pinetum Loop Rd, Gray Summit, MO 63039. Advance vehicle registration is recommended to guarantee a parking permit; a limited number of additional parking spaces will be available day of on a first-come-first-served basis. Carpooling and rideshare are encouraged.
This year’s lineup
June 27: Riley Holtz
A local, professional vocalist and guitarist with over ten years of experience, Riley Holtz brings any party to life with his music. His song catalogue spans the entire history of modern American music, from 50s doo-wop to 90s R&B, Sinatra to Eminem, Riley's setlist encompasses all genres but always done with a style his own.
July 25: Nick Pence and Friends
Nick Pence and Friends is a St. Louis-based acoustic group specializing in traditional, old-time, early blues and roots music. The group prides itself on filtering obscure songs from the 20s and 30s while bending, blending and defending the lines between traditional American music to bring a sound that is both fresh and familiar.
August 22: Beth Bombara
Beth Bombara is a local singer-songwriter and past performer at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Whitaker Music Festival. Bombara’s Americana Folk Rock album “It All Goes Up” features songwriting first and foremost with a voice that connects on a raw, emotional level.
What’s in Bloom: As you enjoy the music at the Bascome House grounds, enjoy Missouri's beautiful wildflowers in the nearby Whitmire Wildflower Garden. The Wildflower Garden includes Carolina pink, Bush's poppy mallow, wild bergamot, bee balm, purple coneflower, many species blazing stars, sunflowers and milkweeds in bloom throughout the summer months when the concerts take place.
