The secret is out: as Troy celebrates both the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 50th anniversary of the Troy Strawberry Festival, two quintessentially American bands are set to take the stage at a free concert at Troy Memorial Stadium on June 6.

The evening will feature a powerhouse double bill including multi-platinum headliners Collective Soul with special guests and rock legends Grand Funk Railroad. 

• Headlining the evening is Collective Soul, who have sold over 15 million albums worldwide and scored seven #1 singles over their 30-plus-year career, including "Shine," "December," and "The World I Know." Hot off the release of their 2024 album Here to Eternity and a celebrated new documentary, Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story, the band shows no signs of slowing down.
• Affectionately known as The American Band, Grand Funk Railroad will open the evening and could not be a more fitting act for this patriotic milestone. Born in Flint, Michigan, in 1969, the band has sold more than 25 million albums and built a legacy of anthemic rock hits, including "We're an American Band," "I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home," and "Some Kind of Wonderful." Founding members Don Brewer and Mel Schacher are joined by an all-star lineup as part of their nationwide Still Shinin' On Tour 2026, delivering the same explosive energy that has packed venues for more than five decades.

Taking inspiration from Troy's last stadium concert in 2013, the group planning this once-in-a-lifetime event includes the City of Troy, the Troy Strawberry Festival, The Troy Foundation, Troy Main Street, the Troy Chamber of Commerce, the Miami County Visitors and Convention Bureau, Troy City Schools and other amazing community partners.

The concert starts at 7:30pm with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. on June 6. Admission will be free, but attendees are required to register for a digital ticket. Tickets will be available at this link on March 18 at noon.

Attendees are encouraged to come early and enjoy the Strawberry Festival before the show for an unforgettable day of celebration.