Southern Oregon Can Jam Brings 20 Bands to Winston Saturday to Support Local Food Pantry
Southern Oregon Can Jam brings 20 bands to Riverbend Park in Winston on Saturday, raising money and collecting canned food to support the Winston Area Food Pantry and its goal of securing a permanent building.
WINSTON, Ore. - A full day of live music, food and fundraising is coming to Winston this Saturday as the Southern Oregon Can Jam takes over Riverbend Park.
The event will be held Saturday, August 22, from noon to 10 p.m. at Riverbend Park, 243 Thompson Avenue in Winston. Organizers say 20 bands will perform across two stages throughout the day, with food and drink stands also available.
But the Can Jam is about more than music. The event is being held to raise money and collect food for the Winston Area Food Pantry, with organizers hoping to help the pantry move toward securing a permanent building.
The "Can" in Southern Oregon Can Jam is also part of the event's purpose. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food to donate to the pantry when they arrive.
A $25 donation is suggested for admission, although canned food donations will also be accepted. Organizers say no one will be turned away because they cannot afford the suggested donation.
According to the event flyer, 100 percent of profits will go to the Winston Area Food Pantry, and organizers have set an ambitious $100,000 donation goal.
The Can Jam will feature a wide range of Southern Oregon-area bands, including Wigpeel, Oddities, Mirror Fear, Pretty Suspect, Comicmushy, Tarantula Trust Fund, Mother Smuckers, James & the Lost Dogs, Widespread Haze, Sellout, Blood Jacuzzi, Carousel Penny, Saltwater Salamander, Fairweatherfriend, 2 Piece Face, New Age Phonograph and others.
A free raffle will also be held during the event. Raffle prize winners are expected to be announced at approximately 8 p.m., shortly before the final bands of the evening take the stages.
Event Details
- What: Southern Oregon Can Jam
- When: Saturday, August 22, noon to 10 p.m.
- Where: Riverbend Park, 243 Thompson Ave., Winston
- Admission: $25 suggested donation or canned food donation
- Music: 20 bands on two stages
- Also available: Food and drink stands and a free raffle
- Raffle winners: Announced around 8 p.m.
- Beneficiary: Winston Area Food Pantry
Organizers say the goal is to bring the community together for a day of music while generating meaningful support for the food pantry and its effort to establish a permanent home.
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