Bellforge Arts Center travels down the road for Medfield’s 375th Anniversary celebration. As the musical centerpiece of the day, Bellforge will bring live music, food, activities, and community to Meetinghouse Pond in Downtown Medfield.

This event is free. Registration helps us prepare the space. Add as many tickets as you need for your group.

As part of Medfield’s 375th Anniversary, Bellforge Arts Center brings a free afternoon of live music, family activities, and community to Meetinghouse Pond in Downtown Medfield.

Following the town’s anniversary parade, the celebration continues with Party in the Park — a festival-style gathering that invites neighbors and visitors alike to spend the afternoon together in one of Medfield’s most historic public spaces, Meetinghouse Pond.

Performance Schedule

Soft Touch Dance Band | 1:00 PM
For fans of: Big band swing, Rat Pack classics, Broadway favorites and classic rock

Start the afternoon with the sounds of Soft Touch Dance Band, a Waltham-based, 18-piece ensemble bringing swing-era classics, Broadway hits and familiar rock favorites to the stage. Founded in 1980 and led by Kurt Thaller, this all-volunteer band brings together retired professional musicians and dedicated amateurs. Their music gives back, too: the band donates its performance fees to scholarships for local high school seniors pursuing music, awarding more than $130,000 to date.

Copilot | 2:00 PM
For fans of: Alabama Shakes, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lake Street Dive, Fleetwood Mac and The Avett Brothers

Boston’s Copilot brings rich vocal harmonies and infectious energy to a sound that blends rock, pop, Americana and soul. The six-piece band has headlined Brighton Music Hall and The Sinclair and performed at Boston Calling and Levitate Music Festival. Come ready for a lively set full of heart, harmonies and retro rock-pop charm.

Hill House | 3:00 PM
For fans of: Ripe, Lawrence, Vulfpeck, Couch, Melt and Sammy Rae & The Friends

Keep the afternoon moving with Hill House, a nine-piece Boston funk-pop band bringing powerhouse vocals, bold horns and grooves made for dancing. Formed by nine college friends with backgrounds in theater, jazz and funk, the band mixes original songs with fresh takes on familiar favorites. Hill House earned a nomination for Rising Star – Massachusetts at the 2024 New England Music Awards.

Admission is free. Registration is encouraged so we can keep you updated with event details.