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Polen Farm in Kettering hosts a recurring summer concert series featuring the Kettering Civic Band and other community performances. Concert band, patriotic music, and other family-friendly styles fit naturally within the outdoor setting. For musicians, the venue offers a relaxed all-ages audience and a public-event atmosphere rather than a formal concert hall. Large ensembles are a proven fit. Artists should be comfortable with outdoor production and lawn audiences. Polen Farm is best suited to community bands and regional ensembles that can deliver polished public concerts and create a welcoming summer atmosphere. It offers musicians a Kettering stage where live music is part of a recurring seasonal tradition.

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5099 Bigger Rd, Kettering, OH 45440, United States
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