Soupstock Music & Arts Festival Announces its 2017 Music Lineup

SHELTON- Soupstock Music & Arts Festival proudly announces its 2017 music lineup bringing together national and local touring acts and exciting newcomers to the stage. The Festival once again invites area residents of all ages to come and experience an arts, music and culinary experience like no other.

The annual event will take place over two days on Saturday June 10^th and Sunday June 11^th at Veteran’s Park in Shelton.

Directors Nicole Heriot-Mikula, Joe Mango and Derek Signore unveil a lineup that follows the contour of previous festivals celebrating the best in local talent to match national acts otherwise reserved for ticketed events. New for 2017, Ska and Reggae Legends The Skatalites and Electrofunk powerhouse Particle co-headline the main stage with newcomers Sophistafunk and American Idol’s Elise Testone. Also returning is favorite Ryan Montbleau with his new ensemble, Yes, Darling featuring Hayley Jane.  Also sharing top billing are local mainstays, The Alpaca Gnomes and Bella’s Bartok, both returning to this year’s festival.

Established in 2010, Soupstock Music & Arts Festival has grown organically into one of Connecticut’s leading independent arts and music events. The festival has earned its reputation by attracting premier talent across all mediums to provide a landscape meant to please all the senses.

The festival’s mixture of arts, cuisine and culture means there is something for everyone. Our Vendor Village will have over 30 handmade artisans and non-profit organizations and the Kids Zone will be better than ever, providing a safe interactive environment for children of all ages with two major highlights this year: One World Puppetry and Creation Song Project. Our Annual Pro/Am Soup& Chili Cook-Off round out the event to make it extra delicious!

Proceeds will benefit the Mary A. Schmecker Turtle Shell Fund, furthering Art, Craft and Music Education for children and young adults.

For more information and to purchase tickets,  visit: www.soupstockfestival.org or join us on:

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Walkathon, Soupstock Festival slated in June

    SHELTON - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is holding its fourth annual walkathon June 9, with a rain date of June 10.
    The walkathon, named the “Get Your Walk On” Herbie Rollinson Memorial Walk for the Kids, is being held to raise money to support programs at the Shelton and Ansonia clubhouses.
    More than 2,000 children from all over the Valley enjoy membership throughout the year at the two clubhouses .
     Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Veteran’s Park off Canal Street.
    The walk begins at 11 a.m. The route is the paved path that runs around Veteran’s Park, and participants may walk as many or as few laps as they wish.
    A minimum pledge of $25 is required for all walkers, which includes commemorative T-shirt, lunch courtesy of Outback Steakhouse exclusively for walkers, and discounted entry fee to Soupstock’s soup tent. Soupstock is an all-day festival hosted by Shelton business Liquid Lunch. 
    Walkathon prizes will be awarded for the Top Individual and Top Team fundraisers.
    Walkers may want to bring their lawn chairs and stay for the entire day. The Boys & Girls Club will be hosting a Classic & Antique Car Show on the Veteran’s Park lawn from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Enjoy the cool cars, great food, and some rock ‘n roll!
    The Soupstock Festival will run from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and will feature the soup-tasting tent, live music, food vendors, artisans, and crafts and entertainment for children.
     Marquis Sponsorships of $2,000 include headliner logo on the walkathon T-shirts, logo on all marketing materials, and a prominently displayed sign at the walk site. Other sponsorships range from $200-$1,500.
    Information, registration and sponsorship forms, may be found at BGC-LNV.org/getyourwalkon.aspx. Payment for walkers and sponsorships may also be made online. Contact Ann Wheeler at 203-924-7462 or AnnWheeler@BGC-LNV.org for information.

    “Get Your Walk On” has raised approximately $33,000 over the past three years, beginning with around 50 walkers the first year and swelling to more than 200 participants and more than 20 sponsors. Membership in the Boys & Girls Club is open to all youth ages 6-18. Members have access to our games room, gym activities, Homework Club, chess, cooking and nutrition program, crocheting, drama, flag football, Immersion (Aquatic) Science, Keystone Club, SMART Moves, and Torch Club—all at no additional charge.
    Sports leagues include basketball, indoor soccer, and KidSafe Karate. Music lessons run throughout the school year.
     And TGIF is a program open to middle school students every Friday from October-March. In the summer, there is a weekly camp for ages 6-15 which includes free weekly cookouts and special events.

This information was provided by Ann Wheeler at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.