Friends of Augusta Street Park community volunteers have come together to organize a great lineup for this year’s 5 Wednesdays in July concert series. Dates to mark in your calendar for 5 Wednesdays in July are July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.
5 Wednesdays in July is a free, family friendly music in the park targeted to bring community together, break up the work week with friends and neighbours, while enjoying live music. We pride ourselves on offering a free, welcoming, and a safe inclusive space. We also pass the hat to fundraise in support of the festival and to complete the citizen-led park plan that includes a memorial water feature to recognise the Cole family who lost children in a horrible neighbourhood fire in 1965. ‘Friends’ are working with the town on this important element. (update on the construction of Marshall Street and where the funding is at for the water feature).
Opening the first evening on July 2nd will be The Almonte Legion Pipe Band followed by Dr. Brown’s Uptown Travelling Medicine Show, which will consist of four acts! Jess Winskell, Calathea, Tyler Craig, Heather Adeney will be followed by the main act of Ball & Chain! The second Wednesday, on July 9th, will be held in Gemmill Park on the big stage. “Ha Ono” Art That Comes from Within, all the way from Brazil, is back for the second year in a row. This performance is proudly sponsored by Mississippi Mills. The last evening of the series will feature Steve Lund & his mumbo jumbo extravaganza, along with Chris & Kat, is sponsored by Folkus Concert Series.
The Civitan Club will be on site providing food for purchase each Wednesday, including burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and drinks.
We are proud to offer a stellar line up of music with something for everyone from folk, country, rock to Brazilian beats.
Want to promote your arts, environmental group, or social enterprise? Are you building community in some way with others and want to share what you are doing? We can offer you a table and an audience. Contact augustafest@gmail.com We run on a shoestring with community volunteers and a handful of community sponsors including Mississippi Mills, The Almonte Civitan, Almonte Pipe Band, Folkus Concert Series, Carleton Clean Air, and Carebridge Community Support! Thank you all for your contributions!
For more information, please contact friendsofaugustastreetpark@gmail.com
Let us know how you want to help! See you in Augusta!
