8th Annual #LIVIN Music Festival in Elk River
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8th Annual #LIVIN Music Festival in Elk River
Join us for the 8th Annual #LIVIN Music Festival, a two-day event to benefit the #LIVIN Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent suicide by creating quality connections through everyday conversations about mental health, by way of programs and partnerships.
Funds from #LIVIN Music Festival are used to directly support the mission of LIVIN Foundation in preventing suicide through various programs like camps and retreats for families and individuals who lost a loved one to suicide, LIVIN Community Fund Financial grant program, suicide prevention training and education, and the mental health resource platform called LivinConnected.
Paul Thomas (PT) helped found the organization after losing his father to suicide in 2013. PT decided that instead of focusing on how his father died, he wanted to embrace the way he lived. “I needed to encourage others to TALK about depression and suicide instead of hiding it due to embarrassment. This way we could reduce the stigma associated with depression and other mental illness and maybe, just maybe, save a life in the process.”
Not only is the #LIVIN Music Festival an opportunity for connection, but PT says it’s a great value with the ability to see seven bands for less than $10 per band. “It’s the best band for your buck!” Join us for the most eclectic country music festival around and help us Start The Conversation, Listen with Intent and Get Busy #LIVIN! Remember it is ALWAYS a great day to be alive!
WHEN: September 18th & 19th
Camping check-in 2pm Friday
WHERE: ERX Motor Park
21591 US-169
Elk River, MN 55330
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:
Live Music
Camping
Food Trucks
Beverages
BBQ Competition
Cornhole Tournament
Kids Daytime Play Zone
Powerful & Inspirational Program
#LIVIN Merchandise and Swag
MUSIC SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
MAIN STAGE
Kat Perkins and the Country Roads Tribute Show
This all-star cast and band pay tribute to your favorite country artists like Shania Twain, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Chrost Stapleton, Garth Brooks and a whole lot more!
SPECIAL GUEST
Aaron Simmons
Midwest CMO male vocalist of the year in town from Nashville with his full band!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
*Main Gates Open at 5 pm
Noon- 4 pm Russ Parrish & Lone Oaks
4 pm: Inspirational Program and Dove Release
MAIN STAGE
Maygen & The Birdwatcher
From this Midwest CMO Americana Artist and former Entertainer of the Year, expect incredible vocal harmonies and some boot-stompin’ rhythms will be in full effect when they take the stage
Zach Thomas
Raspy and powerful vocals are a mix between Luke Combs and newcomer Josh Ross.
VIP STAGE
Monique Smaz
Midwest CMO Female Vocalist of the Year Nominee who delivers a mix of country and soul
HEADLINER
Blackhawk
One of the most requested acts for the festival! Blackhawk delivers vocal harmonies for days and a bunch of songs that will take you back to the first time you heard them AND keep you dancing all night long
TICKETS: https://www.universe.com/events/8th-annual-livin-music-festival-tickets-...
MORE INFO: www.livinmusicfestival.com
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