If you're looking for some outdoor music fun this summer you don't have to leave Loudoun anymore to catch some great acts.

When I first moved to the county, the Bluemont Summer Concert Series was the only outdoor music series in Loudoun. Since 1976, this organization has been bringing musical entertainment and more to Leesburg and other small communities in Virginia.

Grab a picnic basket and your lawn chairs—Bluemont's first concert in Loudoun, featuring John McCutcheon, kicks off this Sunday at 7 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn in Leesburg. Alcohol, smoking and pets are prohibited. Tickets are $5, $2 for children under 12, and $4 for Bluemont Friends.

Lansdowne Resort hosts a summer jazz concert every Friday evening this summer from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Cost? Free. Light food and beverages are available for purchase. Not a lot for the kids -- my husband and I got a babysitter one night last summer and attended the concert with friends. After the show, head inside the resort to Stonewalls Tavern to play billiards or darts.

Since its inaugural year in 2004, the Loudoun Summer Music Fest has been bringing big-name acts to the lawn at Belmont Country Club in Ashburn. Before LSMF, you'd have to drive to Wolf Trap or Nissan Pavilion to see bands like Blues Traveler, Travis Tritt, and REO Speedwagon.

Great for families, the LSMF not only features music, but it's become a Loudoun socializing event. Set up camp towards the rear of the venue if you've got little ones -- the concerts can be a loud on young ears. As a bonus, free moon bounces are set up in the back. No food or drinks may be brought in—believe me—security made me throw out my bottled water—but the Web site says to e-mail organizers if you have special needs.

General admission tickets start at $15 depending on the act and children under six are free. Golden Circle tickets are available at some concerts for $30 or $35 -- these get you up-front, preferential seating during the show.

Tarara Winery in Leesburg is hosting a concert series on Saturday evenings starting July 5. A variety of artists will be performing throughout the season featuring pop, blues, rock and acoustic music. The gates open at 5 p.m. for picnickers and, and of course, wine will be available for purchase. Advanced tickets can be bought online -- a season pass for all 11 concerts is $90 ($165 if purchased at the gate) and $10 per concert ($15 at the gate). Children under six are free.

Want to save gas and walk to a concert?

Some planned communities in Loudoun like Brambleton, Broadlands and South Riding sponsor free concerts for residents throughout the summer, so check with your HOA for outdoor music right in your own neighborhood.

Did I forget any LoCo summer outdoor music concerts? If so, please feel free to post who, where, when, and how much in the comments field below.