The end of summer is fast approaching which means the return of Denim on the Diamond.

The one-day festival is back Aug. 31 and will take over King Stadium in downtown Kelowna for day-long concerts, games, activities and feasting.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 become more of a folk-fest because everyone is welcome,91裸聊视频� organizer Mitch Carefoot said.

91裸聊视频淭he theme of the festival is to include everyone; there91裸聊视频檚 country, blues, R&B, and rock music. It91裸聊视频檚 going to be bigger turnout than last year and we91裸聊视频檙e excited about that.91裸聊视频�

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Carefoot and business partner, Kurt Jory hoped to create a welcoming, fun, festive and community- supported environment that would become a must-do event during an Okanagan summer.

Locally brewed wine, beer and cider with food trucks expanding to include vegetarian and vegan options will fill the park along side award-winning artists from all genres.

Even the festival91裸聊视频檚 name, Denim on the Diamond, is inspired to include the wide array of festival lovers in the Okanagan.

91裸聊视频淲e were some Canadian guys on our way to hockey when the name popped up,91裸聊视频� Carefoot said.

91裸聊视频淒enim is something that mom wore, Bruce Springsteen, country artists, and now the younger generation is,91裸聊视频� Carefoot said.

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In the second year of the festival, Carefoot and Jory have partnered with the Music Heals Partnership, a local charitable foundation that funds music therapy and benefits those who are unable to attend live music events.

A portion of ticket sales and the 50/50 raffle will go towards the charity which was important for the two Kelowna business people.

91裸聊视频淢usic Heals is important to us because we wanted an organization that aligns with our goal to bring people together through music,91裸聊视频� Jory said.

91裸聊视频淢usic has the power to connect strangers, bring back nostalgic feelings and has healing powers. Music speaks to us all differently but has a way of bringing us all together.91裸聊视频�

Acts at this years festival include James Barker Band, Madeline Merlo, Lucky Monkey, The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer and more.

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