To date, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars has been raised to help provide free orthopedic and burn injury care for Maine children. Currently, the Shrine is treating nearly sixteen hundred Maine residents at its Springfield and Boston, Massachusetts facilities. A fireworks display will be performed at the Thornton Academy football field concluding the concert. The gates will open two hours before the concert. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, picnic, and arrive early to pick their spot on the lawn.
Parking is free.
Advance tickets are available at the Chamber Office. Sponsored by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The change in location from past years was done to facilitate public tours of the new Byzantine style Greek Orthodox Church. Also, the church's new kitchen will be ready and will make the festival committee's work easier. Festival is family oriented, kid friendly, handicap accessible and held rain or shine.