posted September 15, 2005
In a show of support, organizers of the Blue Ridge HarvestFest, to be held on October 7-9 in LaFayette, are turning their 8th annual event into a benefit for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Berkeley-based High Sierra Music and Atlanta's T-Dawg's Productions have announced that 100% of net proceeds from HarvestFest will be given as direct aid to those in the music community affected by the hurricane.
A food drive and raffle will be held as well. Additional funds raised through the High Sierra Foundation will also be donated to hurricane relief efforts.
HarvestFest is celebrating its third year at Cherokee Farms, a 250+ acre private site that offers room for car camping, RVs, and tent camping in the woods, showers, and a swimming pond.
The three-day music and camping festival attracts music lovers of all ages with two stages, children's activities, quiet family camping, a food and beverage court featuring microbrew beer from Sweetwater and Terrapin Brewing, a craft fair, and the opportunity to catch artists in an intimate and relaxed setting.
The festival is holding its first Vassar Clements Band Competition, open to bluegrass bands who are not performing as part of the official HarvestFest line-up with the winner receiving a performance slot on the main stage on Sunday and other prizes.
Three-day, two-day and single-day tickets are available, so whether patrons camp out for the weekend or come up for the day they will be helping to contribute toward hurricane relief. HarvestFest tickets are available online via harvestfest.com, by phone at (510) 595-1115, and at local ticket outlets Cat's Records in Chattanooga, IFO in Atlanta, Wuxtry and Athens Music Museum in Athens, and Hernes' in East Rome.
Group discounts are also available: with the purchase of 15 or more 3-day HarvestFest passes patrons will receive 10% off the ticket price plus a reserved camping spot. Please call (510) 595-1115 for more information on group ticket sales.
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