STEUBENVILLE — Magic Moments and The Fantasy’s will take over the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday evening as Steubenville’s Summer Concert Series moves into high gear.

Paul Zuros, Director of Historic Fort Steuben, said they’ll be showcasing a wide variety of musical genres this concert season.

“There should be something to please everyone,” he said.

This is the 19th year of the Summer Concert Series, which kicked off May 29 with Linden & Melvin and, for the first time ever on the Berkman Stage, Into the Blue, an Electric Light Orchestra Tribute band.

“This year we are excited for all of the shows,” Zuros added, “the concerts are a wonderful opportunity to come down to the Fort, spread out a blanket, and enjoy free, quality performances.”

The free weekly concerts all begin around 7 p.m.

Also on tap for the summer of 2025: Rat Pack Tribute (Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra) and the Vince Villanova Big Band, June 12; The Stereos and Let’s Groove Tonight (Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute), June 19; the United States Army Field Band , Jazz Ambassadors, June 23; Taylor Jo and the Copper Creek Band and The Billy Price Band, June 26; Twice as Nice and US Kids, July 3; The Brasset Hounds, Ron Retzer Trio and Eli & The Mojo Kings, July 4; Shades of Time and Aristotle Jones & Appalachian Soul Band, July 10; 7 South and Eldorado, July 17; Poor Man’s Heaven and No Bad Juju, July 24; and Beatlemania Magic (A Tribute to the Beatles), July 31.

Zuros said the June 23 show marks the return of the U.S. Army Field Band, Jazz Ambassadors. The Jazz Ambassadors are the official touring band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz.

He said they began fundraising in February for the concert series, which costs about $32,000 a year to put on. “We are so grateful to our sponsors and the Ohio Arts Council whose generosity allows us to offer free, live entertainment to the people of the Ohio Valley. The additional funds we collect by passing the bucket at every concert helps cover the costs of sound equipment, grounds maintenance, and printing the keepsake program,” Zuros said.

Zuros made special mention of Rick Witkowski of Studio L who arranged to contract all the performers, as well as his wife Deb who serves as emcee, and Earl Tuttle of Ohio Valley Audio who makes sure the sound is pleasing to the audience. He also praised the City of Steubenville for making sure police officers and emergency personnel are on hand if difficulties occur.

“Putting on the series is a group effort,” Zuros noted. “We have a team of volunteers and staff who work hard to book the performers, set up the venue, and make sure the grass is cut and trimmed. We couldn’t do it without them.”

He said food vendors will be selling popcorn, hot dogs, grilled cheese, ice cream, gelato, and cold water. “There will be something for everyone to enjoy,” he said.

Bench and lawn seating are available. While food vendors will be on-site to make eating out easy, Zuros said lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets are welcomed, alcoholic beverages are not.

The summer concert series runs through July 31 and is based at Berkman Amphitheater in Fort Steuben Park, 120 S. 3rd Street, Steubenville. For more information go to www.OldFortSteuben.com or call (740) 283.1787.