Mellencougar is made up of a group of musicians from the Illinois/Wisconsin scene. Our appreciation of the music of Heartland U.S.A. and specifically John Cougar Mellencamp helped to create our band and gain the respect of many venues, fans and musicians.

The shared experiences described in John’s lyrics bring the audience and band together while singing songs about youthful lust in songs like “Hurt So Good”, “Ain’t Even Done With The Night” and “I Need A Lover”In songs such as “Check It Out”, “Small Town” and “Jack and Diane” you are reminded of what is truly important in life and how to recognize it.

Food, wine and beer* will be available for purchase starting at 6 pm each week. *We card everyone! Please be prepared to show your ID if you will be enjoying an alcoholic beverage at our concerts.

Visitors may bring:

Lawn chairs & blankets
Outside food
Outside non-alcoholic beverages
Dogs - must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be no more than six feet in length.

Visitors may not bring:

Outside alcoholic beverages.

Presented by the Downers Grove Park District and Dr. Christina Steil and Dr. Rachel Bognet of CSC Steil Dermatology