Nestled within the beautiful 40 acres of preserve land known to most as Symphony Woods, Merriweather stands out as a outdoor venue who maintains the natural topography of the land it inhabits. Over the last 35 years, Merriweather has brought a large and diverse group of artist to the area and giving a concert environment that is second to none.
Merriweather hosts some of the biggest names in the music industry, such as Duran Duran, Sheryl Crow, Boney James, Brian McKnight, REM, Iron Maiden and many more. The Merriweather also offers guests a concession menu that includes hot dogs, Italian sausage, Nachos, Cheeseburgers, Ice cream and Fruit. The beverages include soda, domestic beers, imported beer and assorted top shelf liquors.
When visiting the Merriweather pavilion, parking is available on site or very close to the pavilion. Children are welcome and Handicap Accessible seating is available. The concert area has three life-sized video screens and a large picnic area. You can also check out the lighted path with its historic markers and the park benches that are seated next to the fountain that sits in the Symphony Woods Pond. The outdoor pavilion is over 50 acres of the park and the amphitheater has 5,200 pavilion seats and 10,000 lawn seats.
After the concert, you may want to visit nearby restaurants such as Clyde's of Columbia, The Melting Pot and the Greystone Grill, each offering diverse and unforgettable experiences for the hungry music lover. If you are visiting the state and Merriweather is on your itinerary, you may also want to check out the areas hotels, which offer great rooms and are close to the pavilion. Make the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbus Maryland a part of your summer concert plans.
