"We probably had 200 people in attendance for the concert, and most of those made their way through the market on the way in," Bailey said. "So it was definitely larger than our usual first evening."
Area communities are looking to bring back traditional Memorial Day events and continuing along with those that have been occurring for years or decades.
"We have a full slate (of concerts) this summer and are hoping to be bigger and better than we were last year," said Madison Village Administrator Dwayne Bailey, who books the musical acts.
So the July 4 edition of the Madison Village Outdoor Market will be held between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Concert in the Park, featuring Thunder Creek, is slated from noon to 2:30 p.m.
MCIC will sponsor a fundraiser for the summer concert series. The celebration, featuring live music and dancing, will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 22 at Standing Rock Farms in Madison Township.