Feb. 27, 2011
Contact: Tim Cretsinger, 435-867-9800
Press release: Groovefest American Music Festival to hold second fundraising Rummage Sale
When: Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 70 N. 200 West, Cedar City , Utah
CEDAR CITY – The 2011 Rummage Sale to raise money for the ninth Groovefest American Music Festival has been scheduled for April 30, as festival planners start the homestretch to collect funding for the free event.
The Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. until noon at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 70 N. 200 West in Cedar City , with all the proceeds used for bringing in national musical acts at this year’s Groovefest, scheduled for June 22 to 26.
The sale has proven to be a successful way for the general public to be a part and be proud of Cedar City ’s music festival, raking in $750 in its first round in November through purchase of items at the sale and donations of goods and money.
Since its inception, Groovefest has gained national attention as one of the only festivals of its kind to be organized by a community, be free to the public and feature folk and bluegrass, country, roots-rock, jazz and afro-beat at one location.
As one of Cedar City ’s most colorful and ambitious festivals, Groovefest has also been a viable revenue builder for the city since it started in 2002 as a mere few-hour event with a couple hundred attendees, bringing in $1 million for a huge economic impact in Southern Utah in recent years.
Cedar City witnessed the largest Groovefest crowds at its eighth run in 2010, with almost 50,000 estimated attendants across five days of festivities.
This year’s lineup includes 17 national touring acts scheduled for the main stage at Main Street Park , 200 N. Main St. , as well as local and Utah acts for daily sets and activities.
Like last year, Groovefest will also be joined by the Cedar City Arts Festival on June 24 and 25. This two-day segment of the five-day music festival will provide great music, food, crafts and visual arts in a scenic park setting.
Every year, the Groovefest committee also adds something new to the festivities, and 2011 is no exception. Groovefest Run For the Music – The Quarter Marathon, has been added to the Saturday, June 25 portion of this year’s fest.
The only way that these festivities can take place, however, is through fundraising in the community and advertising from sponsors that have helped make Cedar City ’s largest music festival what it is today.
Proceeds from the Rummage Sale, in addition to the many past and retained financial supporters of Groovefest, will not only supplement the many costs that are required to put on a festival of such caliber, but will create awareness for the event nationwide.
Donations are needed for the sale and can be dropped off at Groovacious, 173 N. 100 West, or Braun Books, 25 N. Main St .
Groovefest is also a great way to advertise a business, through sponsorship with a business name that will be seen by thousands of festival goers.
There are many ways to get your name or business attached to Groovefest. The four basic levels of support are the Magnesium Mandolin Contributors with a donation of $100 or more, Bronze Banjo Sponsors with $200 or more, Silver Saxophone Underwriters with $400 or more and the Gold Guitar Presenters with $800 or more.
A list of this year’s supporters thus far can be found at groovefestutah.com
The Groovefest committee has found other creative ways for the general public to help raise money for the festival, including a drawing for a Dean Heritage resonator copper guitar (dobro) and the sale of a leather handmade guitar hat, made especially for Groovefest.
Both can be viewed at Groovacious. If you have any other ideas, the committee is open to any suggestions.
For more information about the Groovefest Rummage Sale, call Tyler Braun at 435-586-8303 or Tim Cretsinger at 435-867-9800. For more info on the festival, visit the Groovefest website at www.groovefestutah.com, or email groovefest@groovacious.com.
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