Berne Pizza returns for another season

Berne Pizza returns for another season

Berne Wood-Fired Pizza is back for another season of music and pizza.

The official start to the 12th season will take place Wednesday, June 7 at 5 p.m.

This summer, Berne has added a new pizza of the month for June: the Hawaiian. Loaded with pineapple, Canadian bacon, and mozzarella cheese, it’s sure to please. After years of high demand, guests will be excited to hear that the bacon cheeseburger pizza has now become a permanent fixture on the menu.

Increased food supply costs will result in a price increase of all specialty pizzas to $25. Pizzas can be purchased upon arrival or in advance on Eventbrite.

In addition to pizza and free concerts, many special events will also be held on wood-fired Wednesdays. New this year is “Art and Alpacas” night, a family event to be held on June 21 from 6-7 p.m. This free event is sponsored by Berne’s Messy Church program, which offers a weekly free craft or activity to children.

Monthly classic car cruise-ins will again take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month: June 28, July 26, and Aug. 23.

Back by popular demand will be “Kids Night with Zollman Zoo” on July 12. Then, on Aug. 2, Berne will host its annual Berne Artisan Market with artist and craft vendors from across the region.

Aug. 16 will see the return of Brewfest, an exciting celebration which will feature a variety of craft beers from SxSE Minnesota Brewery Company of Pine Island. 

Berne Pizza prides itself on being an affordable night out with a family-friendly atmosphere. It takes hundreds of dedicated volunteers from area nonprofit organizations to host the 13-night season. Pizza is served picnic style Wednesdays in June, July, and August from 5-8 p.m.

Concerts begin at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. This year’s concert lineup brings a wide variety of local talent from many different musical genres, all of whom also donate their time and talents.

Berne is hosted by Zwingli United Church of Christ at 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord.

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Berne Pizza returns for another season with pizzas and music on Wednesdays throughout the summer at Zwingli United Church of Christ near West Concord.

Berne Pizza Concert Series Schedule

June 7               Bells & Whistles                                                           Brad Boice & RPG

June 14            The Double Down Daredevils                                       After School Special

June 21            Lost Faculties                                                               County Line Drive 

June 28            Fool’s Getaway                                                            Crazy on You: Tribute to Heart

July 5               The Vintage Tones of Spielzeiten Und Pausen               Branded: Hot Country

July 12             The Chubs                                                                   Collective Unconscious

July 19             Old Country Boys                                                        Incognito

July 26             Fred the Bear                                                               Street Talk

Aug. 2              True North                                                      Retro Soul and the Westside Horns

Aug. 9              The Local Hooligans                                        The Soul Train

Aug. 16            Lost in Austin                                                  fABBAulous – A Tribute to ABBA

Aug. 23            Uptown Jazz                                                    JT & the Gunslingers

Aug. 30            Clay Fulton & the Lost Forty                            Nite Shift