[caption id="attachment_29002" align="alignright" width="683"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/palmetto.bluff_.concert2.-e1466707302809.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-29002"><img class="size-large wp-image-29002" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/palmetto.bluff_.concert2.-e1466707302809-683x1024.jpg" alt="Various popular local acts have played or will play on the Village Green at Palmetto Bluff this summer." width="683" height="1024" /></a> Various popular local acts have played or will play on the Village Green at Palmetto Bluff this summer.[/caption]
<h3>By Aileen Goldstein</h3>
The summer concert series at Palmetto Bluff is underway again this year and it’s got things rockin’, with music acts performing under the majestic oaks in the Village Green throughout the summer.

The entrance fee of $25 per car benefits Family Promise of Beaufort County, whose mission is to provide temporary shelter, family stability and permanent housing solutions for homeless families with children by mobilizing community resources.

New this year is a tailgate party contest, known as the Cold Beer, Hot Nights Tailgate Competition. Bring your finest picnic regalia to the Village Green starting at 5 p.m. for a chance to win a fully catered private party at the next Summer Concert. Palmetto Bluff officials will pick the best picnic party at each concert by 6 p.m. and announce the winner right before each concert. No parking, grills or tents are allowed.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase (cash sales only). If you’re carrying in your own picnic, bring only hand-held coolers and/or bags. All bags/coolers are subject to inspection.

Gates open at 5 p.m. and the concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming concerts are:

<b>July 12: </b>Colby Deitz Band
<b>July 26:</b> Lowcountry Boil
<b>Aug. 2: </b>The Blue Dogs
<b>Aug. 9:</b> The Accomplices

For updates on any cancellations due to weather, visit www.facebook.com/PalmettoBluff.

<em>Photo at top: Attendees of Palmetto Bluff’s Summer Concerts have a blast dancing the night away.</em>