The fourth annual celebration of music and community known as Riverfest 2012 features headliners Cuff the Duke and Celtic guitarist Tony McManus.
Toronto-based indie-rockers The Wooden Sky and songstress Lisa Bozikovic have recently ben added to the Aug. 25 lineup in Bissell Park.
The Wooden Sky has been hailed for their unique approach to Americana-based music, blending a country folk sound with indie-rock influences. They released their third studio album, Every Child a Daughter, Every Moon a Sun, this year and have been touring the continent.
Riverfest marks the band’s last announced North American date before embarking on a fall tour of Europe.
Rounding out the Riverfest 2012 lineup is Bozikovic, who has collaborated with prominent indie artists such as Ohbijiou, Timber Timbre and Sandro Perri. Her sophomore album, This is How We Swim, will be released Aug. 28.
The Elora-based six-piece alternative funk band The Boo Radley Project, Dundas-based songstress Karis Tees and featured performers from the Elora Acoustic Café will also play the smaller, intimate tree stage.
Riverfest is a licensed event. Food, including fare from KIPP Elora’s wood-burning oven, will also be available for purchase.
Proceeds from the event will be directed towards Raising the Roof, a program that aims to provide Elora with a permanent performing arts venue.
Tickets for Riverfest are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and $5 for children under 10. Children’s tickets can be purchased at the gate.
Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.riverfestelora.com.
They can also be purchased in person at the Shepherd’s Pub, Box Social and Santé in Elora, the Grand Theatre in Fergus, The Bookshelf and The Cornerstone in Guelph and Orange Monkey Music in Waterloo.
Fold-out chairs will now be allowed on site. Doors open at 4:30pm, with music kicking off on the tree stage at 5pm and the main stage at 7pm, rain or shine.
Riverfest, Elora’s annual celebration of community and music, is presented by Village Idiots Productions and Triage Productions.
For the latest updates, visit www.riverfestelora.com.
For more information contact Haydn Watters, Riverfest marketing at 519-846-2685 or riverfestelora@yahoo.ca.
