Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival Coming to Salem, Oregon

The Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival is a direct result of the call by Salem residents for a vibrant destination.

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(SALEM, Ore.) - Save the dates! The First Annual Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival is coming to downtown Salem, Oregon, on August 9th and 10th 2008. The event, organized by Go Downtown Salem! will raise funds for Marion-Polk Food Share, the non-profit charity organization leading the fight to end hunger in Marion and Polk counties.

The family friendly festival has something for everyone. Listen to “can’t be missed” Willamette Valley bands and dance in the streets. View fabulous art created by local artists.

Taste the best of the Willamette Valley wines or relax in the beer garden. Children can play at the Kids Court, an area dedicated to fun activities for the young – or young at heart. Food and shopping will be aplenty throughout the festival area. A short walk to Riverfront Park will take you to a great car show.

The festival is located in the heart of Salem’s Historic Downtown District, which offers excellent restaurants and unique shops, boutiques and galleries. All are located within walking distance of the main festival grounds.

Mayor Janet Taylor is thrilled festival planning is underway. “The Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival is a wonderful opportunity for the City of Salem to showcase our vibrant downtown and support Marion-Polk Food Share. This is the type of event that makes Salem a fun place to live.”

Go Downtown Salem! has been a key partner in the Salem Vision 2020 planning process. More than 3,000 residents responded to Salem Vision 2020 surveys, a majority asking for more festivals and activities in the City Center. The Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival is a direct result of the call by Salem residents for a vibrant destination.

To celebrate the annual event, an artist or artist team will be selected through a review committee to design a special art drawing that will be incorporated into posters and all related printed materials. Application information can be found on the Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival website. Applications are due Friday, April 14th 2008.

To find out more visit the Summer in the City Music and Wine Festival website at gosummerinthecity.info.info or contact Suzi Bicknell at 503-480-1111 / or email her at suzibicknell@GoDowntownSalem.com.