The donation came from the proceeds of the Fourth Annual Mid-America Music Festival presented by CFM Insurance, held at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton during the third weekend in July. This year’s festival supported Camp Rainbow, the Green Hills Animal Shelter and the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center.
The festival is a fundraising event for the foundation, a nonprofit that serves to help boost the economic growth of small rural communities in Northern Missouri and focuses its giving toward organizations that benefit children, youth and families, healthcare, education, veteran affairs and animals in Grundy, Livingston, Linn, Sullivan, Putnam, Mercer, Harrison, Daviess and Caldwell counties. The event has steadily grown, with 3,300 people from 30 states attending the event in 2021. Dedicated support from sponsors, festival goers and volunteers has allowed the Black Silo Foundation to donate over $25,000 to local organizations.
“The annual music and camping event brings awareness to wonderful charitable organizations, showcases our town to thousands of guests and helps support local businesses and the surrounding communities, while engaging in a fun summer event with incredible music and unforgettable experiences,” said Jenn Hottes, Executive Director of the Black Silo Foundation. “We are always looking for partners who share in the mission of boosting the economic growth of small rural communities in Northern Missouri through arts and entertainment.”
The MAMF will celebrate its fifth year July 15 – 17, 2022 at the Black Silo Winery.