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Groovin' in Garner Outdoor Concert Series: Kyle Mullins Band and Robert Hunter & Real Rowdy

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Time: Fri., 6:30-9:30pm

Venue: Garner Recreation Center, Garner

Price: Free

Category: Music

Downtown Garner presents a free outdoor concert featuring two local bands: Kyle Mullins Band, a Nashville-style cover band playing hits from 70s and 80s rock to 90s and 2000s country, and Robert Hunter & Real Rowdy, a country-rock band led by Garner native Robert Hunter. The concert is part of the Downtown Concert Series and will take place on the lawn at the Garner Recreation Center. Attendees can bring lawn chairs or blankets, enjoy food from local trucks and Main Street merchants, and purchase beer or wine from participating vendors. Free parking is available nearby, and outside alcohol, coolers, and pets are not permitted.

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Groovin' in Garner Outdoor Concert Series: Kyle Mullins Band and Robert Hunter & Real Rowdy

“Arrive by 6:00 PM to grab a prime spot on the lawn before the music starts.”

When
This Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Fri., 6:30-9:30pm
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Groovin' in Garner is a free outdoor concert at the Garner Recreation Center featuring live performances by the Kyle Mullins Band and Robert Hunter & Real Rowdy. The evening kicks off at 6:30 PM with a mix of classic rock covers and country-rock originals, making it an easy, low-stress outing for parents and kids alike. To make the most of your evening, bring your own lawn chairs or a large picnic blanket to claim a spot on the grass. Food trucks and local Main Street vendors will be on-site selling dinner and treats, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Keep in mind that coolers, outside alcohol, and pets need to stay at home for this event. Parking is free and located in the lots surrounding the recreation center. This is a solid Friday night option because it requires very little planning. You can skip cooking, let the kids burn off their remaining weekday energy in an open grassy space, and enjoy live music without paying for admission.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the Groovin' in Garner concert?
No, admission to the concert is completely free, though you will want to bring money for the food trucks and drink vendors.
Can I bring my dog or a cooler to the event?
No, outside alcohol, coolers, and pets are not allowed on the recreation center lawn for this concert series.
Where should I park for the concert?
Free parking is available in the public lots near the Garner Recreation Center.

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Groovin' in Garner Outdoor Concert Series: Kyle Mullins Band and Robert Hunter & Real Rowdy runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, Fri., 6:30-9:30pm.

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Garner Recreation Center is at 215 W. Main St., Garner, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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