Sunset concert series returning to Hacker’s Hill Preserve

Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is once again hosting its annual sunset concert series again this summer.

The sunset summer concerts, featuring local musicians, will take place outdoors at LELT’s Hacker’s Hill Preserve in Casco.

The band Bold Riley will perform in concert at Hacker's Hill
in Casco from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday July 9. The concert is
part of a summer concert series at Hacker's Hill sponsored
by the Loon Echo Land Trust. SUBMITTED PHOTO 

Bold Riley – 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9

Bold Riley is a folk quintet hailing from western Maine, known for full vocal harmonies and uplifting originals. Fiddle, guitar, banjo, accordion, bass, and percussion provide a wide range for listeners. Members take turns singing lead vocals, and a strong sense of community drives the energy of their music.

Just Be-Cause – 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday July 16

Just Be-Cause hails from the Lakes Region of Maine and will perform a wonderful array of originals and covers accompanied by guitar, mandolin, and percussion.

North River Music – 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27

North River Music has an Americana sound with strong harmonies and expressive musicianship. Playing Americana rock/bluegrass, a North River set is fun to listen to with something familiar played for everyone. From Crosby Stills and Nash, The Eagles and Dylan to traditional American standards, you'll like what you hear.

The LELT Sunset concerts are family friendly and carpooling to Hacker’s Hill Preserve is encouraged. Participants should bring chairs, blankets, warm layers of clothing and a picnic. A suggested donation of $10 per adult – or an amount that is meaningful to you – can be made via cash, check or Venmo at the event. Please do not let the suggested donation prevent you from attending, all are welcome. All proceeds support LELT’s conservation work in the Lake Region and the stewardship of Hacker’s Hill.

Hacker’s Hill is located on Quaker Ridge Road in Casco and provides great views of Pleasant Mountain, Sebago Lake and the Presidential Mountain range. The property features open fields with a mowed walking path. There is also a restroom available.

The gate to the top of the Hacker’s Hill Preserve is open to vehicles Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sundays from sunrise to sunset. Entry is free, but donations are graciously accepted to support the care of the property. More information can be found at lelt.org/hackers-hill-preserve.

Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT), founded in 1987, is a nonprofit organization that protects land, ensures public access to the outdoors, and builds and maintains recreational trails in Raymond, Casco, Naples, Harrison, Sebago, Bridgton, and Denmark. The organization currently conserves over 9,300 acres of land and manages a 35-mile trail network across the Lake Region. LELT protects many important local landmarks like Pleasant Mountain, Bald Pate Mountain, and Hacker’s Hill. For more information on LELT properties, upcoming events, or how to get involved, visit LELT.org or their Facebook page. <