By Laura Bailey
The Indian Rock Nature Preserve will host their fifth annual “Music on the Farm” concert Sunday. The event will feature live musical acts, food trucks, craft beer and more.
“The music event will try to promote the farm animals and some of the money will go towards their food and veterinary expenses,” said volunteer Laurie Fortin.
” At Indian Rock, we have a cow named Jade, seven sheep, five turkeys, and a pig. We also have about 40 chickens, and we sell their eggs at the [Barnes] Nature Center on Shrub Road,” she added.
“Music on the Farm” will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with gates opening at 12:30 p.m. The concert will take place at the teaching farm of the 280-acre preserve. In the event of rain, the event will be held under a large tent on the patio.
Proceeds will benefit animals living at both the Indian Rock Nature Preserve and Barnes Nature Center, according to Fortin.
Fortin said that money raised from this event will also help support taking care of the farm, keeping the facilities up to date, and paying for programs. The preserve hosts field trips, scout troops and a popular summer camp.
“We usually get over 1,200 camperships. We have swimming holes and places to beat the heat; they’re having a lot of fun.”
Four musical acts will perform at the event: Bonnie Marie with The Scott Heth Quartet, Portrait Party, Radio Waves, and Solo acoustic performer Matthew Sperzel.
Food, beer and wine will be available to purchase, with food provided by Heavenly Smoke BBQ and Kraftwich food trucks, beer provided by Firefly Hollow Brewing and Counter Weight Brewing and wine provided by Thirsty Owl Wine Company.
Tickets are available for advance purchase through July 29 for $20, and tickets will be sold at the door for $25. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No outside food, beverages, coolers or pets will be allowed.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.ELCCT.org.
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