Groovefest canceled
Tim and Lisa Cretsinger have made the difficult decision to cancel the Groovefest Music & Art Festival of 2016 due to the ongoing health issues of Tim Cretsinger. Tim was diagnosed with throat cancer on Dec. 12, 2013 and the road has been long and arduous for the festival founder. The aggressive treatment of chemotherapy and radiation have taken a treacherous toll on his body. Tim has lost his voice and the ability to swallow, receives nutrients solely from a feeding tube place in his abdomen, suffered through pneumonia, and recently was diagnosed with Bells Palsy which resulted in having his left eye sewn shut.
The altruistic decision to cancel the annual festival is based on the couple’s current inability to contribute to event planning and support of the volunteer crew as they have done for over twenty years. Upon notice of the cancellation, crew members backed the difficult decision and want the couple to put their health and well-being first. The volunteer crew collectively decided to continue with the preparation and execution of two of the major fundraisers and will give the benefits of each to the Cretsinger’s for the mounting medical costs. The Soiree and Art Auction will be held as planned on Feb. 13 at the Iron Gate Winery and the Support Show on May 14 at Mike’s Tavern – both in Cedar City, Utah. Details of the events can be found at facebook.com/GroovefestAmericanMusicFestival
About Groovefest Music & Art Festival
Groovefest Music & Art Festival was born in Oregon in 1993 – the passion project of Tim and Lisa Cretsinger, owners of record store Groovacious. In 2000 the Cretsingers moved to Cedar City, Utah and shared their store and the festival concept with Southern Utah. Groovefest Music & Art Festival is a unique arts experience for Cedar City. The festival is now a seven day celebration of the arts and includes Groovekids, LitFest, Campfire Concert in the Canyon, kick-off and after hours concerts, two-days of free music, art and food in Main Street park and workshops for all community members! The festival is staffed by community volunteers and financially supported by local businesses, which makes this a true community effort and a wonderful experience for young and old alike. Visit www.grovefestutah.com
