It's hard to believe that just a few short months ago we were questioning whether or not this season of Fort Reno would even happen. Drastically cooler temperatures and Halloween candy on the shelves in drug stores tell us that the lazy days of sitting on blankets and catching shows under the stars are drawing to a close. Tonight is the last announced Fort Reno show of the summer (there's still one surprise line up left on Thursday; DC Rock Club says that it'll be Yell Country, The Jet Age and Title Tracks), though we haven't been able to confirm that just yet (we'll let you know when we hear).

As much as we've loved all of the shows we've seen this summer, tonight's will probably be its best. Two of DCist's very favorite local bands — Jukebox the Ghost and These United States — are seeing the summer out with a bang. We can't think of a better way to bid the lightning bugs adieu than with the infectious piano-driven pop of JTG or the skillful and charming alt country of TUS. We've pulled together a few photos from the flickrazzi of this summer's Fort Reno shows thus far. Take a look at the season that went by way too quickly, and we'll see you tonight in the park.

7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. As always, no glass bottles, drugs, alcohol or arsenic. Babies, dogs, picnics all welcome.

One of the best parts of Fort Reno is the dog watching. Amanda Mackaye's hound and a huge great dane usually in attendance. (dharmabumx)

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