Bernie, Missouri - Bernie Elementary music teacher, Mrs. Cecilia Lanpher, is having a music festival to raise money for a new sound system for the Bernie cafeteria/auditorium.

The festival will be held on July 15th at the Bernie Community Center and will include outdoor games and prizes for children.  Hotdogs, brats, and snow cones will be available for purchase.  T-shirts will also be sold for $15.  Glitter T-shirts are $20 and 2X and above add $2.00 each. To pre-order T-shirts contact Cecilia Lanpher (573) 421-0523, Darla Bridges (573) 421-7390, Kathy Kirkpatrick (573) 421-1571.  Deadline to pre-order is Wednesday, June 22nd and T-shirts can be picked up at

During performances a silent auction will be going on inside the community center.

The Music Festival opens at 5:30 p.m. and the performances will begin at 6:00 p.m.  There is a $3.00 admission fee with children 12 and under get in for FREE!  Many performers will be at the festival including "The Electric 107s, Los Traviesos de Mexico, Finely Watkins, and the Rockability Kid!"  The Bernie Music Club will also be performing!

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The Bernie School and the community will benefit greatly from this fundraiser.  A new sound system is needed! Click HERE for the Event Page!