Best Kept Secret…

One of the “best kept secrets” is about to blossom on the weekend of July 31 – August 2nd, 2009. The “secret” is the Mill Race Festival and it is held each year in downtown Cambridge. It’s not really a secret, especially to the residents of Cambridge and area and to the lovers of great music! This is a festival that has been entertaining visitor for 16 years! This year marks their 17th anniversary! The Mill Race Festival offers a whole weekend of “Traditional Folk Music”! 2009 performers include: Alfie Smith, Alistair Brown, Bette and Wallet, the Brian Pickell Band, Sheesham and Lotus, the Swamp Ward Orchestra and Tanglefoot! This just to name a few! This is an event for the whole family! As described on their website, “The festival is patterned after European festivals whereby the day’s events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core. Traditional forms of folk music and dance are the festivals’ theme with emphasis placed upon the various cultures present in Cambridge and the surrounding area.” In addition to the music and dance, there are arts and crafts, a children’s stage and plenty of food and refreshments. I know that Judi and I are looking forward to visiting Cambridge and the Mill Race Festival on Saturday, August 1st. I hope that we will see you there. I’ll be the one with a big smile on my face and tapping my foot to the music! If you’d like to find out more about this “secret” Festival, visit their website at http://www.millracefolksociety.com/festival.htm.