Kinsmen Club of St. Marys gearing up for Summerfest concert series

Mark King, vice president of the Kinsmen Club of St. Marys, at Milt Dunnell Field.

By Alex Hunt

From Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd tributes to emerging Ontario talent, this year’s Summerfest promises to deliver the biggest and most diverse lineup yet.

Summerfest’s second annual concert series will be held at Milt Dunnell Field from July 23-25. Friday will open with tributes to rock classics such as The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd. Saturday will feature performances by Small-Town Strip Club, Loviet, City Ground and The Faultliners.

“It’s more than double the musical acts we had last year. We want to continue to branch out and keep growing,” said Mark King, vice president of the Kinsmen Club of St. Marys. “The more support we get, the more we can raise for the community, and the more we can keep that money local.”

The event will close on Sunday with country hits from Kelsi Mayne, Bradley Hale, Jessie T, Maxwell Smith, Rebekah Stevens and The Faultliners. Local vendors and The Great Canadian Midway will also be present.

King said he wants the festival to be a launching point for up-and-coming southern Ontario artists. He loves the idea of musicians becoming noticed at local events and transitioning to other career opportunities.

King said funds raised from the event will go to support struggling teenagers in the community, but he’s open to whatever is the greatest current local need.

The Kinsmen are looking for local men to join the club. King said candidates must have a passion for helping the community.

“Being a member of the Kinsmen Club of St. Marys is incredibly rewarding,” said King. “We get to give back to the community, meet likeminded people and be part of projects that make a real difference in the town.”

To become a member, contact the Kinsmen Club of St. Marys through the website at stmaryskinsmen.com or through their social media.