Songs of Summer Festival

The Songs of Summer Festival is scheduled for August 15th at Memorial Park on Lake Ripley in Litchfield. There will be three acts performing during the festival – Michael Shynes, South 40 and the Fabulous Armadillos.

Amanda Nelson says the gates will open at 4 p.m. and it will close at 11 p.m. She says there will be several food vendors and children will be able to use the playground and splash pad.

Nelson says freewill donations will be accepted and proceeds from the event each year go to various non-profit organizations that benefit youth in the community. She says they will be selling raffle tickets soon as an additional fundraiser.

Nelson says youth-related organizations have until June 1st to apply for a grant and applications are available by emailing her at amandasosf@gmail.com or on the Songs of Summer Facebook page. She says another way that people can support youth is by attending the Mega Meat Raffle on April 6th at Prospects with proceeds helping the Litchfield High School golf program.