instrumental in the festival’s success. The overwhelmingly positive feedback they receive keeps Gabe motivated to continue hosting the festival: “The feedback and praise we receive from the musicians who play all over the world and from the festival-goers who tell us how incredible and comfortable they feel at our event, all tell us we have something unique at Middle River Music Fest.” “Our larger vision is a multi-day event with multiple stages, camping, and an even larger capacity for contributing to the local charities we partner with, charities which do incredible work for the Elgin and Middlesex communities.” As the festival continues to evolve, it remains rooted in its mission of bringing people together through music, community and the natural beauty of Common Grounds Farm. See you on August 24th, 2024, at 2 pm at Common Grounds Farm. Peace & Love.
fruit trees. The festival prides itself on being family-friendly and inclusive. “The vibe is a welcoming and positive atmosphere where you can expect space to sprawl out, sit, stand, or dance in our field and orchard.” The festival’s lineup is carefully curated to introduce attendees to a diverse range of musical genres. This year’s lineup includes Wesli, a Juno-winning world music band from Montreal; Kobo Town, a calypso band from Toronto, and local talents like Lucy Morgan and Micah Sage. “Our goal is to introduce people to musicians they aren’t familiar with,” Gabe says. Past performers have included Alysha Brilla, Niall Mutter, and Harrow Fair among others, each bringing their unique sound and energy to the festival. The support from musicians, attendees, and sponsors like Railway City Tourism and the Ontario Arts Council has been The FDC Foundation has pledged to MATCH all gifts to the Transforming Tomorrow Campaign dollar for dollar up to $1 million. EXCITING NEWS! $1 MILLION MATCH! Give Today. December 31st Help us exhaust this matching opportunity by
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