First-ever Waves Over War Festival on May 29 will benefit the people of Ukraine
A new Avon-based festival featuring live music, regional artists, and food vendors is being launched on Sunday, May 29, in an effort to provide relief on a local level to the people of Ukraine.
The Waves Over War Festival is the brainchild of Elijah Thompson and Ellisa Thompson of Koru Village, (which includes Pangea Tavern, Koru Beach Klub, and the Avon Pier), and donations from the event will go directly to the World Central Kitchen, a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization that is currently providing meals to Ukrainian families in need.
“This festival sprouted from the feeling of heartbreak and compassion for what is happening in Ukraine at this time,” said Elijah Thompson. “My family has worked with and become lifelong friends with many Ukrainian people, and to know the hardships they are facing is a difficult thing to swallow.”
“As a small community, it is easy to get bombarded with bad news everyday, and [to] begin to feel helpless about what we can do from such a long distance away,” he added. “My sister and I dreamed up this festival as a way to consciously open our hearts as a community to how we can spread love and change right here, no matter how small.”
The festival takes place from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Kavon Park in Avon, which is right next to the Avon Pier. Live music will be provided by After School Surf Club and Friends, and the festival will also feature an array of local artisans as well as several food trucks, including locally famous Stu’s Food Truck and Roots and Leaves.
The event is free and open to the public, (including canine visitors), but donations are strongly encouraged in order to support the World Central Kitchen as much as possible.
“We believe that even the smallest intentions have the greatest effect,” said Thompson, “and we intend to make this festival a part of bringing more love and peace to our community, and to the world at large.”
For more information on the festival and to keep track of updates and additions, visit the event’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/524219556019565/.
