Most of the area arts groups are wrapping up their seasons and getting ready for their summer hiatus. That can only mean one thing; summer festival season is upon us. Starting with the World Beat Festival at the end of June, there is a festival in the area just about every weekend through August, not to mention, September’s favorite festival…Oktoberfest. While these events and festivals provide affordable family fun during the summer month, they mean so much more for the community.
The majority of these events are organized by area non-profit organizations as a way to raise money to continue their programs and benefit the community through the services they offer or dollars they provide through grants throughout the year.
As you are looking for “staycations” for the family this summer, consider visiting our area parks and downtowns for wonderful events such as World Beat Festival, Hoopla, The Bite of Salem, Summer in the City, Riverfest and many others. Consider making a contribution at the gate to support the causes behind these opportunities for fun. A few dollars at the gate can mean the world to the groups organizing these events. Visit www.artsmartsalem.org for a listing of events for the current month and remember, “There’s Something to do in Salem”.
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