The 2008 Mt Carmel Festival was held on:

 Fri., Aug. 1st,

 Sat. Aug. 2nd,

 Sun., Aug. 3rd

(Prior Year Photos Below)

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Platinum Sponsors:

Country Diner

Enfield Federal Savings

Trantolo & Trantola LLC

A listing of all sponsors coming soon.

Thanks for your support!

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Entertainment:

Friday: 

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Opening Act ~~  UNDERCOVER

Check them out at www.Undercovermusic.us

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  Vinnie and the Bronx Wanderers sang golden oldies from the fifties and sixties.

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and enjoyed The International Singing Sensation Giampaolo DiGrazia

 at WWW.giampaolodigrazia.com

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The Connecticut State Police Helicopter "Trooper One" Arrives.  Viewed the helicopter's state of the art equipment.

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Saturday:  

Opening Act ~~  UNDERCOVER

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Master of Ceremonies, veteran broadcaster,

Brad Davis

WDRC AM 1360

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  Headliner, Julius LaRosa, (the real Julius LaRosa) performed many familiar and beautiful old favorites.  

Julius was a member of the immensely popular on the CBS TV series “Arthur Godfrey and his Friends” and the Ed Sullivan shows during the late 1950's and 1960's.

View his site at www.juliuslarosa.com

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A Tribute to the Music of Neil Diamond 7:00 P.M. 

Lou Competiello

           Rediscovered the passion of his songs.

  Donations for muscular dystrophy was accepted at the show.

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Sunday:  

Opening Act: The Fabulous Galaxies

'50 - '60 - '70 Music 

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The landing of a Blackhawk Helicopter was a huge hit with the kids.

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Again your master of ceremonies was

 veteran broadcaster,

Brad Davis

WDRC AM 1360

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                                    The Shirelles                                          

Featured Shirley Alston Reeves

the original lead singer of the Shirelles

The Shirelles were the 1st all girl group of the Rock and Roll era to score a number one record. They are universally credited as the originators of the Girl Group Sound that is so beloved by the baby boomer generation.  Their long string of hits, includes Soldier Boy, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Dedicated To The One I Love, Mama Said and many others. The Shirelles were voted the No # 1 Female Vocal Group for 5 years in a row by Billboards.

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And we listened once again International Singing Sensation Giampaolo DiGrazia

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We're proud of our Italian tradition.

Enjoyed the great food, the grease pole, carnival rides for kids & adults,

and other amusement.

  Air Conditioned Bingo.  50/50 Raffle.

Met old friends, made new ones, and continued with our tradition.

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(Photos of Prior Festivals) .

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  To view the 2006 event click here

    To view pictures of the 2005 festival click here

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