Frankfort Bluegrass Fundraiser Planned For May 1

FRANKFORT, IL — The Frankfort Bluegrass Festival all-volunteer committee will host its spring fundraiser at CD & Me on May 1, to support the 16th free Frankfort Bluegrass Festival in July.

According to event organizers, three bands will showcase the sounds of bluegrass on the indoor stage among the expansive botanic gardens of CD & Me.

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“The financial challenges of planning for a free bluegrass festival are answered every spring by those who support our fundraiser,” said Steve Haberichter, a founding member and participating musician. “The May 1 event also spurs
interest in volunteer sign up by new members, the other important aspect of hosting a free festival annually.”

Sponsorship packets at diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze can still be requested at frankfortbluegrass.com.

The May 1 fundraiser will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at CD & Me, at 23320 South LaGrange Road in Frankfort.

The Grateful String Band, Andy Miller & The 145s, and Anderlik, Otto & Church will perform at the fundraiser. The evening also features appetizers from the Frankfort Restaurant Association group, beer tastings courtesy of Trails
Edge Brewery and Werk Force Brewing, plus raffles, split the pot and silent auction items, according to event organizers.

“The committee is able to keep a pledge to bring free, top quality, award-winning bluegrass acts to Frankfort every summer to celebrate this truly American music because of our supporters,” said Amanda Thompson, fest coordinator.
“Our Bluegrass Fest fundraising event truly took flight when we were embraced by CD & Me. Our supporters who love this event bring new folks with them.”

“We’ve gained international recognition to draw in acts famous around the world, and we couldn’t be prouder that they know of Frankfort and are eager to come,”
said Haberichter. “On May 1, our fundraiser bands provide a preview to the superior musicianship we recruit locally.”

Advance tickets are $45 ($55 at the door).