Pickin' in the Park

The Burnett Sisters Band

With a repertoire that’s equal parts old-time and bluegrass, swing, and folk, this Billboard-charting band approaches their material with careful attention to detail and an appreciation for nuance that lends an authenticity and sense of genuine expression rarely matched across today’s string music genres. Their impact has been recognized with multiple IBMA nominations, and in 2025 the band was selected as an IBMA Official Showcase Artist. Their current album, Easy Come, Easy Go, peaked at #1 on the Roots Music Chart and has sparked multiple Top 10 singles, further solidifying their place among today’s most compelling bluegrass and Americana acts.

Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon

Fronted by lead vocalist and songwriter Shannon Baker, this group brings you carefully crafted, bluegrass-flavored harmonies with classic foot stompers and soulful renditions from traditional and contemporary bluegrass with a sprinkling of old country, Americana and roots selections! Together they deliver some old favorites in a fresh way and introduce you to new ones from nearby genres and original music. The vocals are strong, the instrumentation clean, the songs thoughtfully arranged, all delivered with their unique styling and energy.

Russell Johnson & Bluegrass Time

Russell Johnson and Bluegrass Time are a bluegrass supergroup led by veteran musician Russell Johnson. The band features an all-star lineup with Rick Lafleur on banjo, Stephen Fraleigh on fiddle, Joe Pessalono on bass, and Marty Tew on guitar and vocals. With roots going back to Johnson’s decades of performing with New Vintage, The Grass Cats, and Diamond Creek, the group has been performing as Russell Johnson and Bluegrass Time since October 2022, delivering virtuosic picking and authentic bluegrass spirit.

Knightdale Parks and Recreation is committed to providing an inclusive environment where visitors of all abilities can enjoy our special events.

Parking & Arrival

• All parking areas are paved and include designated accessible parking spaces.
• Large special events may have a designated accessible parking area; please refer to the event map for details.
• Accessible paved routes connect parking areas to primary park amenities and event spaces.

Entrances & Pathways

• All entrances and shared-use pathways throughout the park are accessible and paved.
• Accessible paved sidewalks with curb cuts provide connections between major amenities, including parking areas, event spaces, pavilions, and restrooms.

Facilities & Restrooms 

• The park amphitheater (main event space) is a grass lawn that is generally level and accessible at grade from the Wilder Plaza Pavilions or sidewalk closest to the amphitheater stage.
• Benches, without back support, are provided at the front of the amphitheater closest to the main stage. All other seating in the amphitheater is lawn seating; visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets.
• Permanent, accessible restroom facilities are located in three areas of the park:
  • Wilder Plaza Pavilions/Ampitheater
  • Splash Pad/Playground
  • Soccer Fields (closest to Soccer Field #2)
• For events using portable toilets, accessible units will be provided.
• Accessible drinking fountains are located outside all restroom buildings.
  • Please note: drinking fountains are winterized seasonally and may be unavailable during winter months.