CareFest Aug. 28 to feature Creager, Larue, other bands

By Sidney Bartee

The show will go on for CareFest 2021 on Aug. 28.

The event will feature nine well-known musicians and bands.

CareFest will take place at Happy Wife Happy Life Wedding and Event Venue outside of Albany.

The bands and musicians for this year are Roger Creager, Stoney Larue, Giovannie and the Hired Guns, Dylan Wheeler, Shea Abshier, Randy Brown, 360 Band, Cole Barnhill, and Jeff Martin.

The bands will begin to hit the stage at 2:00 p.m.

Three ticket options are available to purchase.

These include VIP tickets, preferred tickets, and general admission.

VIP tickets include front row stage access, access to the VIP tent, full access to the barn venue, meet and greet with the bands, beverages provided by Budweiser, an air conditioned venue, and front row parking.

Preferred tickets include front row stage access and access to the VIP tent.

Tickets can be purchassed at outhousetickets.com.

“So far, tickets are selling faster than previous years,” said one of the event coordinators, Mindy Ary. “CareFest 2019 did sell out, so we encourage those who are planning on attending to make sure they get their tickets.”

CareFest is a fundraising event organized by ResourceCare, with proceeds going towards outreach programs.

This year, earnings will be directed towards transportation needs for patients.

“Transportation is the biggest barrier in rural areas,” Ary said. “By being able to purchase one or two vehicles, this is a way to fill that gap and provide a service we have not been able to in the past.”

According to Ary, the ResourceCare is still looking for a stage sponsor.

To become a CareFest sponsor, contact Mindy Ary at mindyary@resource care.org.