CONTACT:  Julie Willmot
(609) 278-7137; (609) 448-7241

TRENTON, N.J.—Mercer County’s Music Fest is back, and the 2009 Summer Concert Series will kick off Saturday, June 20 with a performance by 2U, which bills itself as “The World’s Second Best U2 Show!” The show begins at 5 p.m. at the Marina at Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

An uncharacteristically wet spring has rained out many events over the past few weeks, and Mercer County has established a hotline for Music Fest fans. For up-to-the-minute information on the scheduled performance, please call (609) 448-7241.

Shows throughout the season, on Thursdays or Saturdays, offer something for every member of the family. Admission to the show is free. Available for sale will be foods from local restaurants and caterers, a beverage garden, and activities and prizes for children.

Music Fest 2009 concerts:

2U (Rock), June 20, 5 to 8 p.m., Mercer County Park Marina, West Windsor
Verdict (Reggae/Caribbean), June 25, 5 to 8 p.m., South River Walk Park, Trenton
Arturo Romay (Latin Jazz), July 9, noon to 2 p.m., Mill Yard Park, Trenton
Party Dolls (‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s pop), July 11, 5 to 8 p.m., Mercer County Park Marina, West Windsor
Jimmy and the Parrots (Buffett/Caribbean), July 23, 5 to 8 p.m., South River Walk Park, Trenton
British Invasion (Classic Rock), July 25, 6 to 9 p.m., Rosedale Park, Pennington
Wenonah Brooks (Jazz), July 30, noon to 2 p.m., Mill Yard Park, Trenton
Ernie White Band (Rock ‘n’ Roll), Aug. 1, 6 to 9 p.m., Mercer County Park Marina, West Windsor