Middlefield, CT—Lyman Orchards, an independently-owned family destination for over 275 years, is proud to be the venue for the 27th Annual Harvest Music Festival—a fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event is hosted by St. Jude Connecticut Network.

The two-day event—scheduled for Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 from 11 am to 5 pm—will feature live, back-to-back performances from several local musicians and bands. Admission to the Music Festival is free. There is an option to purchase a Beer Garden ticket for $20. To help raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Lyman Orchards will also be featuring a variety of family-oriented activities, including pony rides, hayrides, a rock 'n' roll themed-Corn Maze, and outdoor grilling.

“When you think of pioneering medical research, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital comes immediately to mind,” states Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President John Lyman. “We're so excited to be the venue for this year's Music Festival—and we anticipate a great turnout of fun-loving families who are equally excited to join the fight against childhood cancer.”

“Lyman Orchards is a great and exciting place to be when the autumn colors and crisp air return to New England,” says Tony Raucci, President of St. Jude Connecticut Network. “I am so appreciative of the opportunity that the Lyman Family provides to help our kids who are fighting for their lives with cancer.”

About Lyman Orchards:
Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

About St. Jude Connecticut Network:
The St. Jude Connecticut Network encourages mutual support among diverse, statewide St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraising activities. By unifying individual efforts, the Network strengthens an appeal’s overall effectiveness and maximizes annual statewide contributions, furthering the mission of St. Jude in Connecticut. For more information, visit stjudectnetwork.org.