A! Magazine for the Arts

Border Bash celebrates 22nd anniversary in historic downtown Bristol

May 23, 2022

Border Bash celebrates its return to historic Downtown Bristol.Border Bash, Bristol's premier summer concert series, is back for another season starting June 3.Hosted by Believe in Bristol, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music and creating memories to last a lifetime.

Border Bash, a free summer concert held annually, celebrates its 22ndAnniversary on State Street.The series includes children’s activities, arts & craft and food vendors, in addition to live music and much more.All the events rotate along State Street this year, and the Star-Spangled July 4thBorder Bash is held in Cumberland Square Park.

“We are always excited when it’s time for Border Bash, but we are extra excited about this year’s lineup, which includes some local and regional acts taking the stage. It is an opportunity to bring great music to our downtown and bring the community together during the summer months.Believe in Bristol is proud to have brought this event to the community for over 20 years, and we’re ready to continue bringing live music to our community in historic Downtown Bristol,” stated Maggie Elliott, executive director, Believe in Bristol.

The Border Bash line-up for 2022 is listed below with headliners named first. Music begins at 6:30 p.m.

June 3 –Buffalo Rose andThe Soulamanders

June 17 –Mama Fuma andTJ Darnell

July 4 –Scythian andFlorencia & The Feeling

July 15 –Swim in the Wild andCraig Street

August 5 –Tuatha Dea andDaniel Davis

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