The Borough of Northampton has brought back its free summer concerts.

At a recent meeting, borough Manager Gene Zarayko provided council with a status of the concerts.

"So far this year, the concerts have been a bust because of the weather," Zarayko said.

Rather than relying on a big band format, the borough has changed to a variety of musical formats in hopes to boost public attendance.

The next free concert is July 16. The Emil Schanta Band is playing at the Alliance Playground for a polka party at 6:30 p.m. Free hot dogs will be available for those attending.

An "Irish Festival" is featured on Aug. 9 starting at 4 p.m. at the municipal park.

This event has drawn crowds of 300 or more persons.

Crazy Hearts performs 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20, near the Hampton House, Lincoln Avenue and 18th Street.

Joe Weber Polka Orchestra comes to the borough Sept. 6 as a part of the Sister Cities celebration, 1-5 p.m. at the municipal park, for the final free concert for 2014.

Borough officials mention the upcoming Community Days held by the Northamtpon Exchange Club will have three evenings of high-level free entertainment and music.

The youth are not being forgotten this summer. There are dip and dance programs at the municipal pool.