Community Rising Music Festival helping families and businesses in need after historic flooding

OXFORD, CT (WFSB) – Following historic flooding that severely impacted the town of Oxford and surrounding communities, hundreds gathered for a benefit concert and festival for families and businesses in need.

Just weeks after what was some of the worst times in people’s lives, everyone was out smiling, dancing, singing, and having a great time.

The Community Rising Music Festival on Quarry Walk was going strong since 11:00 A.M. Saturday morning with a dozen bands and members from Oxford and the valley areas.

Organizers say the cleanup efforts are a representation of the resilience of the community.

“Me and many others are coming together are coming together as a strong community. We call it not only Oxford strong but valley strong. We’re tying to pull together to help residents that don’t have insurance and businesses that were impacted,” said organizer Tom Haynes.

The goal is to have funding from the event go to helping homeowners and businesses.

The event was scheduled to go until 11:00 P.M. Saturday night.

But with heavy rain and strong winds on the way, the rest of the event was cancelled.

Regardless, many people were still celebrating at restaurants indoors.

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