The annual D-Day commemoration concert on the steps of the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene is next Saturday evening ( June 3 ). This concert commemorates D-Day and honors all veterans.

Pam Sanfilippo, Education Specialist, said activities begin at 4 p.m. They will range from food options to a popup museum, and demonstrations by the commanding general’s mounted color guard.

Sanfilippo compared the popup museum to a potluck, “where everybody brings a dish.” She added, “In this case our theme is best of the west to tie in with the Chisholm Trail 150th anniversary. And it’s just a way for people who have things that connect with that theme to bring them and share with others.”

The schedule includes a performance by the 1st Infantry Division Band at 7 p.m. and the Salina Symphony headlines the event at 8:30 p.m.

In addition to honoring veterans with patriotic songs, the Symphony will pay tribute to the Chisholm Trail 150th Celebration featuring fiddler Mike Ito as the guest artist. He recently retired from the Baldknobbers show in Branson after 46 years in the country and western music field. He has played with many country music legends including Buck Owens, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty and Waylon Jennings.

This is a “pay what you can” event. Bring your lawn chairs. The rain location is the Abilene High School Auditorium.