Folk Fest for Food - Benefit Concert Series

By Alexis Pencar

CHERRY VALLEY — The Folk Fest for Food in Cherry Valley is coming up with the first concert on Thursday, August 14th at 7:00 PM. This is a beloved annual community event that benefits The Daily Bread Food Pantry in Cherry Valley. This year the Folk Fest for Food concert series has returning artists and numerous sponsors that make this event possible.

These weekly concerts are held right in the Village of Cherry Valley, in the parking lot next to NBT Bank. These events also include retail and food vendors. Don't forget to purchase your Folk Fest t-shirts too!

This year's Folk Fest for Food concert series will be one to remember, featuring local and returning artists! The first concert starts off on Thursday, August 14th at 7:00 PM with Sam Whedon and The Curry’s. The second concert follows on Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 PM with Gravel Yard and the third and final concert of the series is on Thursday, August 28th at the earlier start of 6:00 PM for the popular Scattered Flurries!

There are always activities for kids so bring the whole family and make it a tradition for a good cause! Remember to bring your canned goods or non-perishables to donate to The Daily Bread Food Pantry (or even cash or check). There will be seating available but please feel free to bring your own chair since this event is always packed!

Generous sponsors of the Folk Fest for Food 2025 include: "Dr. Paul" Otsego Computer eXperts, 25 Main Collective, A Rose Is A Rose Florist, Amy & Tom, Bob's Country Store, Bull Run Forest & Land Management, Cherry Valley Artworks, Cherry Valley Bookstore, Cherry Valley Cabinet Company, Cherry Valley Market, Chubby Buddies BBQ, Church & Scott Pharmacy, Colleen's Creative Kitchen, Cooperstown Natural Foods, Council Rock Brewery, Down Home Donuts, Freer's Property Management LLC, Gebl & Mastroianni, Grassmere Farm, Historic Cherry Valley Businesses, Jeff & Helen, Jim Spencer and Sons, John Henry Bed & Breakfast, Laura's Garden, Limesprings Farm, Limestone Mansion, LJ Services, LLC, McCarty Family, Monu-Cad, Northeast Ceramic Tile and Stone, Pam Noonan, Parsons Vegetable Farm, Paul & Ilse, Pink Squirrel, Plaide Palette, Red Shed Ale House, Sandi & Rick DeAngelo, Spurbeck's Grocery, Susie and Max, The Barwick Family, The Rose & Kettle, The Telegraph School, The Tepee, Thelonious & Wilson, Tiffany K's Salon, and Wendy & Stephen Reich.

Catch all the live music and fun while supporting a wonderful local organization that supports others, like The Daily Bread Food Pantry. For more information, please reach out to The Daily Bread Food Pantry on Facebook.