NEWBURYPORT – An island-wide celebration of live music and community: PlumFest!
PlumFest is a non-profit volunteer-run organization incorporated as a charitable foundation to bring local musicians, island residents and visitors together to showcase the natural beauty and artistry that make Plum Island such a special place. As an early participant in the “porch-fest” movement that is gaining popularity nation-wide, PlumFest brings our own unique flavor to the mix, with an event that is sure to please.
The entire event is FREE! The hosts volunteer, the bands volunteer, and our volunteers volunteer. This day is all about coming out and sharing the beauty of Plum Island and the music of our community with friends and neighbors. The event took place from noon – 6:0 pm. last Saturday, and collected donations this year for their designated beneficiary, the Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley.
“Basically there were about 50 bands on the whole island, and folks parked at the airport and took buses in or a lot of folks rode bikes,” related Georgetowns’ Alan Aulson of Great Rock Farm / Goats to Go – “tremendous spontaneous crowds in folks backyards who volunteered their sites for the social event.”♦
