2025 Mainstage Concerts
-Presented by Bank of Ann Arbor Livingston
E. GRAND RIVER AVE.
We’re excited to be partnering with Bank of Ann Arbor to bring our FREE mainstage concerts back to this year’s Howell Melon Festival. We’ll have music going on all day Saturday.
Headline Act - First Time Crush
Saturday, August 16th
8:00pm-10:00pm
Introducing First Time Crush…a dynamic and charismatic cover band in Metro Detroit. First Time Crush is comprised of musicians with nearly two decades of experience performing at festivals, theaters, clubs and bars throughout Michigan. Combining female and male lead vocals with song selections spanning multiple decades and genres, First Time Crush delivers a high-energy show guaranteed to entertain any audience and fill the dance floor. With First Time Crush performing at your next event, we promise your guests a night to remember, because you never forget your…
First Time Crush!
Flint Scottish Pipe Band
Saturday, August 16th
10:00am-11:00am
Keeping Scottish tradition alive in Michigan for over 100 years! Performances include; parades and stage performances all over the region. As well as the Michigan Renaissance Festival during its Celtic themed weekends. Flint Scottish competes in pipe band competitions and highland events all over the Great Lakes area from Michigan to Ontario.
The Flint Scottish Pipe Band has the distinction of being the oldest continuously running Pipe Band in Michigan. It was founded in 1916 by Scottish Immigrants intent on preserving their Scottish Heritage through the music and dress of their homeland. The Flint Scottish Pipe Band introduces the tradition of the Highland Band to communities through performance in parades, competitions and special events!
Buzztop Studios
Saturday, August 16th
11:30am-12:30pm
Join the talented kids of Buzztop Studios for a FREE concert during this year’s Howell Melon Festival!
Keith Ozment
Saturday, August 16th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Local musician Keith Ozment will be performing a FREE concert during this year’s Howell Melon Festival!
Double Wide Ride
Saturday, August 16th
5:00pm-7:00pm
Where modern outlaw and 90s line-dance meet, Double Wide Ride brings their blue-collar brand of country music to the next generation. Formed in Southern Mid-Michigan over 15 years ago, this is a well-crafted production that doesn't forsake the gritty undercurrent running through the well of a traditional country band. The classic songs of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Brooks & Dunn are performed along with contemporary artists like Chris Stapleton, Cody Jinks and Tyler Childers.