Organizers of the 29^th Annual SunFest will soon be pushing play on the soundtrack to another Green Country summer.

Scheduled to take place from June 3-5 at Sooner Park in Bartlesville, SunFest is affectionately known as “Oklahoma’s Biggest Outdoor” picnic. And, it seemingly has it all. Those who attend – and admission to SunFest is always free – are able to enjoy a wide array of unique and delicious foods as well as arts, crafts, games and even a car show. But what SunFest has really become known for is its enticing mix of musical acts who appeal to all tastes. This year, an estimated 30 performers are scheduled to provide their particular brands of entertainment on the stages which are scattered throughout Sooner Park as part of the SunFest landscape.

“We have a lot of bands and artists that we’re excited about showcasing this year at SunFest,” says Bo Wilson, a member of the festival’s board of directors. “We’re always able to provide some excellent musicians who are fan favorites, and this year will be no different.”

Among the bands which will be taking the main stage this year at SunFest, which features several smaller stages as well, will be the Dustin Pittsley Band, Desi and Cody, Tyler King, the Usual Suspects, Lennie Baker and Edgar Cruz.

To watch the bands performing on the main stage, audience members often bring out lawn chairs and blankets, and set them up in a good viewing area. Some picnic tables are available in the areas around the main stage, also.

“Everyone is always invited to SunFest,” notes Wilson. “It’s a great family event and just an excellent way to spend a weekend.”

The hours of this year’s SunFest are from 3-11 p.m. on Friday, June 3; from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 4; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. The musical acts perform throughout the day.

The Dustin Pittsley Band is a bluesy rock trio which features Donnie Wood on bass and vocals, Doug Wehmeyer on drums and percussion, and the group’s namesake on guitars and lead vocals. The band does original and cover material, and recently released a new album, “Palm Trees & Trailer Parks.” The group’s original release “Staring Into the Sun” debuted in 2008.

The band formed in 2002 and centers around Pittsley’s immense talent on guitar and his gritty vocal delivery. Among his influences are Doyle Bramhall, Jimi Hendrix, Ian Moore and Derek Trucks.

A Tulsa-based duo with a unique sound, Desi and Cody fuse folk, bluegrass and rock. The pair – Cody Clinton and Desirae Roses – perform frequently throughout the state and are currently working on their debut release.

A native of Wann and just 17 years old, King is already making a name for himself in country circles. He plays often in Oklahoma and surrounding states, and released his debut album in December of 2009 entitled “You Complete Me.” King is supported by a fine band and together they offer a captivating live show.

Other staples of the Sooner State music scene who sizzle on stage are the Usual Suspects. An eclectic Tulsa-based band, they perform everything from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Madonna and seemingly all else in between. The quartet is known for its upbeat, energetic performances and has been a hit for the last few years at SunFest.

A veteran of the Bartlesville music scene since he made his debut performance in 1960, Baker is a gifted vocalist who can breathe fresh life into staple hits of artists such as James Brown and Robert Cray. While also the front man for the Gigsters, an area act renowned for its fun-loving rhythm and blues sound, Baker delves into the roots of rock ‘n roll as a solo artist.

A gifted guitarist, Edgar Cruz is a SunFest veteran and always a crowd favorite. A recording artist for the last 20 years, Cruz fuses several different sounds together, including rock and classical music. He has recorded popular tracks over the years such as Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and Mason Williams’ “Classical Gas” and made them his own.

SunFest is sponsored, in part, by Doenges Ford; ConocoPhillips; Arvest Bank; The Frank Phillips Club; the 66 Federal Credit Union; and Wymer, Brownlee, Mansfield.