McGregor Music Festival presented for 32nd year

Raffles, draws and a pig auction, the latter which raised $1,310, was also included with all proceeds to benefit the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.

An overall fundraising total won’t be announced until July when it is revealed at a barbecue for committee members at the home of committee chair Sue LeClair. Over $76,000 was raised last year with this year’s goal being $85,000.

LeClair reported things went smoothly.

“A lot of people are here from around Essex County and Windsor,” she said. “There’s a few from Kent County.”

A car show was also held at Co-An Park with 36 vehicles participating. LeClair said other car shows in the area and the fact rain was in the forecast – and subsequently actually arrived – may have kept that number a bit lower than anticipated.

As people came in throughout the day, they sat under the pavilion as well as the lawn, the latter being until the rain came in around 3:30 p.m. LeClair said the event is enjoyed every year because it’s simply a good day out.

“It’s fun,” she said. “Everybody loves the music. The venue is awesome and, of course, the bands are great.”

The McGregor Music Festival was held Sunday at Co-An Park with events continuing despite rain that hit the area midway through the event. The band “Exit 31” was one of eight that performed on the stage under the pavilion (above) while 36 vehicles participated in the annual car show that was part of the festival (left). A pig auction, raffles and more were offered throughout the day. A final fundraising total will be announced in July.

The participating bands bring their own following, she said, though others come simply to support a good cause. There are both new and returning people who come to the McGregor Music Festival, LeClair told the River Town Times.

“That’s good,” she said. “It keeps the event going.”

LeClair said she is “happy” and “elated” to see the public having a good time.

“We did it again,” she said. “(The public) loves it. Everyone thinks it’s well organized. Everyone thinks it’s safe. There’s lots of room to move around.”

The organizing committee emphasizes they are thankful to their sponsors, the community, and the volunteers, with LeClair estimating there were about 100 volunteers throughout the day.

LeClair added they accept raffle prizes throughout the year, but the “nitty gritty” of planning the event starts in January.

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