Six National Acts to Perform at 3rd Annual Kids’ Music Festival

diggityfest2013 A jam-packed lineup of six national acts will fill the air with music at the third annual DiggityFEST, sponsored by movin’ mania. The event, which features kid-friendly music of all kinds, will be held on Sunday, September 15, from noon to 5:00 p.m., at Westchester Commons. It is the only festival dedicated to kids’ music in the region, and has rapidly gained in popularity each year.

The benefit for Connor’s Heroes is free to attend, with $5 wristbands for Kid Zone activities. “This year’s lineup is really exciting for area families who likely have never had the opportunity to see many of these musicians perform live,” says Donny Atkins of local kids’ group The Diggity Dudes. “We have gotten to know these acts from our time touring the east coast, and the quality of their music is really top-notch. They have been featured on XM Kids Place Live and many other Internet radio shows, and we’re thrilled to be bringing them to Richmond.”

In addition to popular local performers The Diggity Dudes and Hope Harris and Cousins Jamboree, DiggityFEST performers include Grammy Award-nominated musician Justin Roberts, Rolie Polie Guacamole, Steven Courtney & the Suitcase Musicians, and Alastair Moock. Jonathan Austin will also be on-hand to wow the crowds with his masterful magic and juggling feats.

Local food trucks and other concessions will be available, as well as a host of activities for the kids, including Zero Gravity Bungee Trampoline, Game It Up game truck, bounce houses, and more. Westchester Commons is located at the intersection of Route 288 and Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian. For more information, please call 804-980-6811 or visit www.diggityfest.com.

Sponsored by: movin’ mania, Richmond Family Magazine, Westchester Commons, Music & Arts, Romp n’ Roll, County Waste, EllerSoul Records, Angus Dentistry, and SportClips.

Organization Overviews:

CHF_logo_rgb Connors Heroes Foundation was founded in 2006 by Steve and Lisa Goodwin in honor of their son Connor’s successful treatment of Leukemia, and on behalf of the other children and families with which they shared mutual successes and losses. Connor’s Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is creating a community of heroes who provide hope, guidance, and support to children with cancer and their families. Through programs such as Heroes Bags and Backpacks, Superheroes and Sidekicks, and Bone Marrow Transplant and Hospital Support, Connor’s Heroes provides unique, individualized support to families battling childhood cancer and treated at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

movinmaniasmall movin’ mania is a Bon Secours initiative to help improve the health and wellbeing of Virginia’s kids. Movin’ mania is joining forces with health care providers, educators, businesses, government leaders and families to influence the eating and exercise choices for elementary and middle school children. The ultimate goal is to provide children a fun online experience with educational content that can be easily and enjoyably applied into their everyday lives. Over time, movin’ mania hopes these healthy actions form life-long habits in the next generation of Virginians.