Rhode Island’s CumberlandFest 2013 Bigger Than Ever
Monday, August 05, 2013
Get ready for four days of fun, food, and yes, fireworks, Rhode Island. It's time this week for CumberlandFest 2013!
Highlights
Thursday night will kick off the festival with an appearance from Cat Country Morning Host Amanda Leonardo and a fireworks display sponsored by golocalprov.com. Saturday night the venue will hold its first “CountryFest” concert with Nicole Frechette headlining the show supported by Marla Morris and Jacy Dawn. The night ends with a fireworks display sponsored by The Valley Breeze.
To read an interview with CumberlandFest's pyrotechnics master, John Ruggieri, go here.
“We wanted to do something different from previous years,” says CumberlandFest event Co-Chair Bob Donnelly. “There was a groundswell of support to have more music and a variety of family-friendly attractions. I believe we have done that.”
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Other events during the four-day festival include: a 5K Road Race dedicated in memory of Sal Corio and Kyle McLaughlin on Saturday at 10 a.m.; a Battle of the Bands on Friday night, PGA Pro Mike Bradshaw on Saturday and Sunday, Kelley Lennon headlining a Sunday night concert with Corey Pesatoro opening, and the 23rd Annual Hot Rod Car Show Cruise Day Sunday from 9-3 (the fairgrounds will open at noon). The event also features a midway, food court, bloodmobile and other surprises, according to Co-Chair Gregg Noury.
CumberlandFest is an all-volunteer organization that raises funds for sports programs in Cumberland. Each organization receiving funds must provide volunteers throughout the four days of the fair to help with tickets, cleaning, parking, setup, security etc. Many of the volunteer committee members have been there since year one. CumberlandFest is the largest family entertainment draw in Northern Rhode Island.
All profits after expenses made at CumberlandFest go back into the community to support youth sports programs. For additional information regarding CumberlandFest, check online at cumberlandfest.org or on Facebook at CumberlandFest 2013.
