The city of Moody will host its first “Bluegrass in the Park” on June 19 at Municipal Park.

Hank Hill, “Bluegrass in the Park” organizer, has lived in Moody for 15 years and been a musician his entire life. He recently wrote a book, “Pickin’ Circles: Snapshots of Acoustic Music in St. Clair County,” that inspired him to form a bluegrass event for the community. Many of the artists he wrote about will perform at the event.

“I thought it would be a good idea to have local, St. Clair County artists perform,” Hill said. “I can’t tell you how much joy I’ve gotten out of playing this music. I hope to give a little bit of that back to the community.”

The concert will kick off with a public jamming session at 10:30 a.m. “You’ll see as many people in the parking lot playing instruments as you’ll see on the stage,” Hill said.

“In addition to this being a chance for families in the area to come out and hear some great music,” Hill said, “this is also an opportunity for acoustic musicians in the area to participate.”

This family-oriented, bluegrass festival will be relatively “Grand Ole Opry” style, with acts playing continuously throughout the day.

Beginning at 3 p.m., music acts will play on the Pavilion Stage: Larry Layton, Richard McMunn, Kirby Parker & The Log Cabin Band, Bill Wagner, Hubert Stevens, C.W. McDaniel, Hank Hill, John Whisonant, David Johnson, John Beavers, Roland Brasher & Dick Langford, Buddy Bowman, Red Mountain Mandolin Ensemble, Angie Cleckler and The Clay Boys (in that order). Pickin’ Circles artists will be the grand finale.

“I hope it will get children who grow up listening to music that’s rooted in technology to understand acoustic music,” Hill said. “I also want to be able to provide people who already like it a venue that’s family friendly.”

There will also be a dedication to Jerry Hinton, who gave Hill the idea for his book and died a few weeks later. Hinton was a member of the Alabama Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

There is a playground near the stage for children, and the concession stand will be open and selling drinks and sandwiches. Golf carts will be available to shuttle people from the parking lots to the stage area and back.

“Spend a day sitting in lawn chairs and blankets, without spending any money for entertainment,” he said.

For more information about the event, contact Hill at 640-3512.