CHESTER-The 20th Music in the Meadow fundraising concert to benefit Susan G. Komen (komen.org) - an organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives - will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Motel in the Meadow, Route 11 West, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This year's entertainment is performed by local musicians donating their time and talent. The lineup includes James Joel, Better Days Band, John Sullivan, (1)The Illusion, Bear Mountain Boys, Mark Shelton, and (2)Intercept.
Tents will be set up and visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs as well.
Also offered will be a silent auction with donations from many local businesses and residents. Hot food and cold drinks will be available to purchase, along with T's Boba Tea Pop Up Shop's custom-made refreshing beverages.
This year, organizers are planning to have a cornhole tournament and a family games area to keep the kids busy with their Skee-Ball station, frisbee golf, and several other games.
Raffle tickets will be on sale for the grand prize queen quilt, handmade by Sue Ashe and Sue's Quilt Studio, with additional items on the day of the concert. The drawing will be at the end of the concert at approximately 7 p.m.
The past 19 concerts have raised more than $115,000 in support of Komen's mission to "save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer."
All proceeds collected go to the 2024 Komen Vermont "More Than Pink Walk," which will be held in Manchester on Saturday, Oct. 5. For more information, call Motel in the Meadow at 802-875-2626, or find them on Facebook at Music in the Meadow.
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