2025 4th Annual Paul Dostie KARE FEST Foundation Fundraiser

Another great year in the books!! Each year the FEST keeps getting better and better, even with the cold and rainy weather. The continued generosity of our corporate sponsors, donors. auction/raffle donors, photographers, beverage providers, bands, and attendees made this the best FEST yet! Photos for the 4th Annual KARE FEST held at the Guilford Fairgrounds on June 14th, 2025, can be viewed by accessing the button below. The outstanding music contributed from 5 bands, to include the Bee Sides, The Ticket, Java Groove, Shot Down and the Changes in Latitude Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band kept everyone rocking, especially to keep warm :-) Food trucks included Cinco de Mayo, Naples Pizza, Mamoun's Falafel Cart and Whey Station brought their A game with tasty nibbles to keep everyone well fed. To compliment the food, the beverages were AMAZING!! East Rock Brewing donated the beers, to include one beer with a special twist to honor the Jimmy Buffet theme, their delicious Key Lime Kicker!! Cut Water margaritas were donated by Northeast Beverage and wine by Martignetti Companies. The silent auction, raffle, 50/50 and photobooth offered attendees great opportunities to bid on amazing items, and the photobooth was a great way to capture memories, especially with the friendly Mickey the Macaw. Even with the “not so perfect“ weather conditions, the game area was hopping. We also were able to host a couple of the Guilford High class reunions, one of which as would have been Paul’s class celebrating their 45th reunion year! With another successful year, the KARE Foundation will continue to host this annual “big party” to keep Paul’s legacy alive so we can continue to raise funds to help others in need. Next up… June 13, 2025 ! SAVE THE DATE!!! (photos courtesy of Peter Sikes from Shoreline Pixels, photobooth photos from Simply Still Photography, and attendees at the FEST)