The Pine Barrens Festival celebrates 25 years all this week at The Church of the Holy Eucharist.
More than 30,000 visitors attended the event last year to enjoy the family friendly atmosphere, while supporting a good cause.
“The money goes directly to the parish and its upkeep for the year — it’s a major fundraiser for the church,” said Father Andrew Jamieson of Church of the Holy Eucharist.
The festival takes place on the church’s property and dedicates each night of the festival to different Pineland towns in the area with honoring a Volunteer of the Year from the unique towns.
Entertainment for all ages will be provided with rides and games for kids and homemade food will be available for sale from local vendors and parish members. There is also a beer garden for those of age to enjoy. A super 50/50 raffle will be held again as last year’s winner won more than $17,000.
More than 450 volunteers donate their time to the event both within and outside the parish.
There will be live music performances each night with the schedule as follows: Monday July 22, “Bulls Eye Band” with WXTU; Tuesday July 23, “Hot Sounds DJ”; Wednesday July 24, “Mid Life Crisis Band”; Thursday July 25, “Denny O Trio” and DJ Steve Hoffman; Friday July 26, “Tequila Rose”; Saturday July 27, “Trump Boyz” and the radio station WXTU will be in attendance.
The Church of the Holy Eucharist, located at 520 Medford Lakes Road in Tabernacle, hosts the event. The festival runs from 6 through 11 p.m. each night with games and rides opening at 6:30 p.m. Parking is free for all attendees. For more information visit http://www.holyeucharist.org/pine_barrens_festival
