Grammy Winner, 10 Bands Coming To Fairfield Hills Festival In Newtown Next Weekend

NEWTOWN, CT — The Fairfield Hills Music Festival is returning to Newtown next weekend with a full day of live music, food trucks and a special appearance by Grammy-winning singer Aaron Neville.

The festival is scheduled for May 16 at the Fairfield Hills campus and will feature 10 bands performing across two stages from noon to 9:30 p.m., according to organizers. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Neville, a five-time Grammy winner known for hits including “Tell It Like It Is,” is scheduled to appear from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a meet-and-greet and book signing tied to his memoir of the same name. Limited copies of the book will be available for purchase, organizers said.

Headlining the festival is Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, a nationally touring soul and funk band scheduled to perform from 7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Other acts include The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, Jake Kulak & The Modern Vandals, The Moonrise Cartel and hometown group The Flagpole Radio Band.

Organizers said the event will also include a beer and wine garden, food trucks and community vendors.

Proceeds from the festival will benefit Kevin’s Community Center, a nonprofit focused on community wellness, healthcare education and workforce development initiatives for young people with special needs, according to organizers.

Tickets and additional festival information are available here.