6th Annual VT Music Fest August 8 in Waitsfield
Waitsfield, VT (July 19, 2015) - The Vermont Music Fest celebrates its 6th anniversary from noon - 10:00 pm on Sat., Aug. 8th rain or shine, at The Lareau Farm, home of American Flatbread, in Waitsfield. Two stages, diverse bands, local food, Wiffle Scramble, self-portraits and fun activities for kids promise to make this day exciting for all ages. Tickets can be purchased at www.vtmusicfest.com (early bird discount until Aug. 1st, kids 12 and under free).
Gates open at 11:30 am and music starts at noon with a lineup to appeal to families and music aficionados: Marina Evans, Jon Gailmor, Chris Cotta, Soule Monde, PO BOYZ, The Bad Sky, Gridline, Main Street Syndicate, Hot Box Honey with horns and the Starline Rhythm Boys will be performing during the festival. It’s a great family event by day and a huge dance party by night.
Kids activities include: The Collection’s Play Zone, Glitter Tattoos (safe and mom-approved), a booth managed by Voices For Vermont’s Children, offering spin art and banner making and a puppet parade at 3:30 pm. At dusk, kids of all ages are welcome to join together in the great Thai lantern illumination, bonfire, fire twirlers and other activities.
A wide variety of food vendors will be serving up fresh food throughout the day and evening: American Flatbread, Lickskillet, Maple Harvest Specialties Cotton Candy & Popcorn, Mix Cupcakery, Phantom Food Truck, Sprindrift, Vermont Yak Company and Noah’s Fizzy lemonade, a ten year old entrepreneur growing his business. Picnics are allowed, but no alcohol can be brought in (beer, wine and hard cider available for purchase onsite.)
The Mad River Valley Rotary recognized the importance of the Vermont Music Festival as a great summer event with incredible music. As it has grown, Jeff Mack, creator of the festival, wanted to see it thrive, so he generously donated the rights to the Mad River Valley Rotary. In order for the festival to survive the Mad River Valley Rotary knew admission would have to be charged. It is their hope that enough money can be raised to pay for first rate talent and operation of the event, and any additional funds raised will go to the Rotary, which in turn will be reinvested in the community.
Event sponsored by Mad River Valley Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, The Point, Long Trail, Avalon Tent and Party, Inn at Lareau Farm, and Serena Fox Design Company. More at www.vtmusicfest.com