Give BIG Destin Florida Music Festival- April 4, 2009

Kayak · 2009-02-28T20:52:18.000Z

[COLOR=black][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Give BIG Destin Florida, LLC, an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the World Food Program, announced today that The Wailers will be headlining the inaugural music festival, April 4, 2009 at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Advance tickets are now on sale for $25 per ticket, tickets will be $35 at the door. Children under 12 attending the event will be asked to bring a canned food item and child sized toothbrushes to aid local charities. All ticket proceeds will go to the Friends of the World Food Program, which is the U.S., based non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing resources and building support for the World Food Program.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]The GIVE BIG Music Festival will feature local artists such as Reed Waddle, Gileah Taylor, and Dread Clampitt. Bob Marley?s legendary reggae band, the Wailers will be closing out the all day festival. There may be additions to the entertainment line-up, please continue to check the website for updates to the schedule. All the artists are donating their talent and time to assist those in need, both locally and globally. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]?One of the most unique factors to this event is that not one dollar has been spent to attract the musicians or to promote the event,? stated Jessica Stepleton, member of Give BIG Destin planning committee. ?Everything from the talent, to the location, to the production (stage, lights, electrical), professional event planners, website creation and maintenance, event entertainment, logo design and volunteers- everything has been donated.?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]?We saw a definite need to bring awareness to the growing world hunger epidemic,? said Destin Mayor Craig Barker. ?In these economic times we are seeing people that used to donate to the food banks, now standing in line to receive their nightly dinner. We felt that if everyone could make a small contribution- together as a community we could make a difference.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]In the month leading up to the event, Give BIG Destin Florida is also coordinating [COLOR=black]a community effort to collect canned food items for the Harvest House, St. Andrew?s By the Sea Episcopal Church, Destin Harvest, Ronald McDonald House and child sized toothbrushes and toothpaste for the Children?s Volunteer Health Network. Collection boxes will be conveniently located in area businesses throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties. This activity will run the entire month of March to raise local awareness and promote the give BIG music festival.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]About Give BIG Destin Florida, LLC[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Arial]Give BIG Destin Florida, LLC was created [/FONT][/COLOR][FONT=Arial]to raise funds and awareness to address critical human needs by acting locally as well as globally. In its inaugural year, the organization has organized a local drive to collect items for those in need and has organized a large music festival to benefit Friends of World Food Program. Additional information can be found at [/FONT][/SIZE][URL="http://www.givebigdestinflorida.com/"][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][COLOR=#00008b]www.givebigdestinflorida.com[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/URL][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]. [/SIZE][/FONT]

KayakKayakBeach ComberSanta Rosa Beach34 postsJoined Sep 5, '08View profile MessageBeach Comber

Feb 28, '09 · 2:52 PM4,105

Give BIG Destin Florida, LLC, an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the World Food Program, announced today that The Wailers will be headlining the inaugural music festival, April 4, 2009 at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Advance tickets are now on sale for $25 per ticket, tickets will be $35 at the door. Children under 12 attending the event will be asked to bring a canned food item and child sized toothbrushes to aid local charities. All ticket proceeds will go to the Friends of the World Food Program, which is the U.S., based non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing resources and building support for the World Food Program.

The GIVE BIG Music Festival will feature local artists such as Reed Waddle, Gileah Taylor, and Dread Clampitt. Bob Marley?s legendary reggae band, the Wailers will be closing out the all day festival. There may be additions to the entertainment line-up, please continue to check the website for updates to the schedule. All the artists are donating their talent and time to assist those in need, both locally and globally.

?One of the most unique factors to this event is that not one dollar has been spent to attract the musicians or to promote the event,? stated Jessica Stepleton, member of Give BIG Destin planning committee. ?Everything from the talent, to the location, to the production (stage, lights, electrical), professional event planners, website creation and maintenance, event entertainment, logo design and volunteers- everything has been donated.?

?We saw a definite need to bring awareness to the growing world hunger epidemic,? said Destin Mayor Craig Barker. ?In these economic times we are seeing people that used to donate to the food banks, now standing in line to receive their nightly dinner. We felt that if everyone could make a small contribution- together as a community we could make a difference.

In the month leading up to the event, Give BIG Destin Florida is also coordinating a community effort to collect canned food items for the Harvest House, St. Andrew?s By the Sea Episcopal Church, Destin Harvest, Ronald McDonald House and child sized toothbrushes and toothpaste for the Children?s Volunteer Health Network. Collection boxes will be conveniently located in area businesses throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties. This activity will run the entire month of March to raise local awareness and promote the give BIG music festival.

About Give BIG Destin Florida, LLC
Give BIG Destin Florida, LLC was created to raise funds and awareness to address critical human needs by acting locally as well as globally. In its inaugural year, the organization has organized a local drive to collect items for those in need and has organized a large music festival to benefit Friends of World Food Program. Additional information can be found at www.givebigdestinflorida.com.

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Teresa

TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageSoWal Guide

Mar 7, '09 · 7:13 PM#2

GIVE BIG DESTIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Village of Baytowne Wharf - April 4th, 2009

click above to see local efforts leading up to the event, and artists/music schedule. our own Dread is in this amazing lineup (dread belongs to SoWal and don't forget it😀).

an inspiring event benefiting the World Food Program, and local organizations. check out the "fill the cup" initiative. don't know if Walton County schools are included in this effort - I hope so.

Give BIG, Give Local:

Give BIG volunteers will coordinate a local food drive to collect canned food items for the Harvest House, St. Andrew’s By the Sea Episcopal Church, Destin Harvest, Ronald McDonald House and child sized toothbrushes and toothpaste for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Collection boxes will be conveniently located in area businesses throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties. This activity will run the entire month of March to raise local awareness and promote the give BIG music festival.

Furthermore, local school children will be educated by youth leaders and asked to participate in the World Food Program’s “Fill the Cup” initiative by bringing a quarter to school on Friday, March 27, 2009. The quarter signifies one child feeding another, across the globe. Not only will this reinforce that every contribution makes a difference, it will help promote the ideas of teamwork, leadership and community involvement among our children. This initiative may add up to $3000 to the Give BIG goal!

Area churches and service organizations will also be asked to participate. Our not so sleepy fishing village is going to Give BIG! This will be an unprecedented event hosted by committed locals. We are coming together to combine and donate our expertise to raise money to assist those in need. We will spend time honoring our great town and the abundance we share. Together with the World Food Program, we will help fight against local and global hunger. Together as a community we can make a BIG difference!

One goal, One event, One community…From One Village to Another.

Edited Mar 7, '09 · 7:14 PM

KayakKayakBeach ComberSanta Rosa Beach34 postsJoined Sep 5, '08View profile MessageBeach ComberAuthor

Mar 15, '09 · 8:22 PM#3

Ticket info and new addition to music line-up

Great news- Donnie Sundal has been added to the Give BIG Destin Florida music line-up! The event is really taking shape and tickets are going fast. Please go to Contact Us to pre-order tickets.

Jennifer Steele Jennifer Steele avatar

Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined Jun 13, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Mar 16, '09 · 7:33 AM#4

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Teresa

TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageSoWal Guide

Mar 17, '09 · 9:27 AM#5

See the Give BIG Destin Florida Music Festival commercial.
YouTube - Give Big Destin Florida Commercial

Edited Mar 17, '09 · 9:32 AM

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scooterbug44SoWal ExpertSowal16,706 postsJoined May 8, '07View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Mar 17, '09 · 10:04 AM#6

Children under 12 attending the event will be asked to bring a canned food item and child sized toothbrushes to aid local charities.

What a cool idea! 😀

DuneLaker

DuneLakerBeach FanaticEastern Lake Est., SoWal, FL2,643 postsJoined Mar 1, '08View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Mar 17, '09 · 1:03 PM#7

Such a worthy cause being held in South Walton at the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Walton County. Glad we can partner this event to be held in South Walton with Destin needs in Okaloosa County and other places in our region. Give BIG SOUTH WALTON.

Teresa

TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageSoWal Guide

Mar 23, '09 · 8:17 PM#8

What a cool idea! 😀

very!

I've noticed big painted Give Big collection jugs in some local stores. its an easy way to give now! keep your eyes open.

Jdarg

JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined Feb 15, '05View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Mar 23, '09 · 8:42 PM#9

That video has an All-Star lineup!!:clap:

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Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined Jun 10, '05View profile MessageMeow

Mar 23, '09 · 8:55 PM#10

That video has an All-Star lineup!!:clap:

That video gave me chills. Wow. I say...give big, give small, just give!

Beachbummette Beachbummette avatar

BeachbummetteSoWal InsiderBirmingham and Watersound5,742 postsJoined Jul 16, '05View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Mar 23, '09 · 10:02 PM#11

See the Give BIG Destin Florida Music Festival commercial.
YouTube - Give Big Destin Florida Commercial

Wow! I know most all of those people, Kitty is right, it gives you chills. I can't wait for this event! :clap::clap::clap:

KayakKayakBeach ComberSanta Rosa Beach34 postsJoined Sep 5, '08View profile MessageBeach ComberAuthor

Mar 29, '09 · 11:02 AM#12

Give BIG Music Festival

Thanks to the tremendous giving of the community, it has been confirmed that the music festival being held on April 4 at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, will run solely off of donations! Everything from the event location, production, marketing materials, marketing, volunteers, t-shirts, entertainment and accommodations have all been donated!

Tickets are going fast! Advance tickets are now on sale for $25 per ticket and can be purchased at http://www.givebigdestinflorida.com/Contact_Us.html. Tickets will be $35 at the door.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the event next week!!!!

Teresa

TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageSoWal Guide

Mar 30, '09 · 5:39 AM#13

thanks kayak and please keep us up to date on Give BIG Music Festival!

Give BIG is coming up April 4 at Baytowne Wharf...
Artists & Schedule

dread clampitt 5:15pm