The Youngish Professionals Committee (YPC) was started by a group of individuals in Marshall to develop support opportunities that inspire action, promote engagement, and unlock opportunity for their greater community. Learn more about YPC.
Fridays at the Fountain: Celebrating Music and Community
Marshall is gearing up for another season of Fridays at the Fountain, now in its eighth year and still one of the community’s favorite summer traditions. Held at the Brooks Memorial Fountain, the series brings residents and visitors together for free live music every other Friday from June 12 through August 7, with performances from 7–9 pm.
The 2026 series is co‑presented by the Cronin Foundation and the Marshall Community Foundation, with additional support from community sponsors including the Marshall Rotary Club, Ford Blue Oval Battery Park, Underhill Agency – Farmers Insurance, Choose Marshall, Copper Athletic Club, Viceroy Properties, Stagecoach Inn, The Avenue Salon & Spa, Hemmingsen Drug Store, Franke Center for the Arts, and River Run Press.
Marshall’s Youngish Professionals Committee continues to produce the series each year, coordinating the lineup, logistics, and community partnerships that make the concerts possible. Event producer Cathy Bovitz notes that the tradition has become a meaningful part of Marshall’s summers: “There’s something special about watching people gather at the fountain to share an evening of music. It brings a sense of connection that feels both simple and deeply needed, and we’re grateful to everyone who helps keep that spirit alive.”
The Marshall Rotary Club will again be on site offering beverages, ice cream, and snacks for donations that support their community programs, including the concert series.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, the concert will move to the Franke Center for the Arts, with updates posted by 3 pm on the day of the event on the Youngish Professionals Facebook page. The Franke Center bar will be open during the show.
2026 Concert Schedule
June 12 – Chirp (progressive rock, funk, jazz fusion)
June 26 – Blaine Luis Trio (blues)
July 10 – Celestina Y Los Sanchez (tejano/cojunto)
July 24 – Big Fat Meanies (ska)
August 7 – Rae of Light (pop)