Weekend Pick: Free Concert, Grucci Fireworks at Pennysaver Amphitheater

Fourth of July’s loss is Labor Day weekend’s gain.

The Bald Hill Fireworks Extravaganza scheduled for Independence Day was washed out due to rain, but this Saturday, the forecast looks dry for a big night of free fun at the Pennysaver Amphitheater in Farmingville.

The Town of Brookhaven and JVC Broadcasting are sponsoring a free concert followed by a Grucci fireworks spectacular.

The event will feature performances by Captain Jack and UnCovered. Captain Jack is one of the nation’s top Billy Joel tribute bands and UnCovered is a regional mainstream classic hits band that has a huge local following.

Fireworks events at Bald Hill have attracted over 15,000 Long Island families to the Amphitheater and surrounding area in the past.

“Thanks to the generous contribution from the folks at JVC we are able to present this world class show free and make this night of family entertainment available to all Long Islanders,” Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine said.

Gates open at 6 p.m. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

Permanent seating and lawn seating will be available. No food or beverages are permitted at the Amphitheater.The Amphitheater has a full concession as well as a wine tasting area. The Pennysaver Amphitheater is located at 1 Ski Run Lane in Farmingville.