Les Schwab Amphitheater free show? (dog friendly, parking, area)

[PNW-type-gal]

I'm probably headed up Sunday for a 2:30 show at the Amphitheater. It's part of the Sunday Free Concert series - anyone been to these before? How crowded are they? What is parking there like? How early do you really need to arrive? From the photos, it looks like there is a huge grass lawn in front of the stage (ie: no shade or seats).

[delta07]

We try to go to the free concerts when my husband is not working. Parking can be a bit tough, but you can usually find a spot. We never arrive early, as there is plenty of spots on the lawn, even when arriving late. It can be busy, but not ever really overcrowded. I'd arrive 15-20 minutes early to allow time to walk to the amphitheater, set up your spot, etc. The free concerts are dog friendly and you can bring your own coolers with whatever you like. Have a great time!

[PNW-type-gal]

Just to follow up - it was a great show and a great afternoon. The lawn is expansive and well-kept, there were adults of all ages, kids and a couple of people with surprisingly well-behaved dogs. The sound system was loud but not deafening, there was a concrete area in front of the stage for dancing, a few vendors in the back for food, beer, water, soda and ice cream. Parking was easy (a little crowded getting out, but nothing major, considering there were probably 500 people there).

Most of the afternoon we had a nice breeze off the river, but definitely bring sun block and a bit of your own shade.