The tri-state community is buzzing in anticipation of Milford Music Festival 2009 and the moment when its headlining performer, Grammy-nominated songstress Vanessa Carlton will take the stage.

At 7 pm on Saturday, June 6, Carlton will grace the Ann Street Park stage following a full day of world-class musical acts including New Jersey blues band Traveling Man, percussion-driven crowd-moving group Roots N Rhythm, and A Tribute to Noel Coward as performed at The National Arts Club in New York City. As though the mainstage performances aren't reason enough to visit Milford, this weekend, festival organizers have announced a full schedule of sidestage performances and events.

Milford Music Festival is set for June 6 and 7. Featuring a broad range of musical acts, festival organizers promise that this years event will continue to be a free family-friendly festival set in Milford.

Best known for 2003s Grammy nominated Song of the Year “A Thousand Miles” and debuting songs from her most recent album “Heroes & Thieves,” Milford-native Carlton will take center stage behind a Yahama baby grand piano, backed vocally by select students from Delaware Valley High School.

Nationally acclaimed recording artist Bashiri Johnson best known for his work with Whitney Houston, Eric Clapton, and Miles Davis, partners with Jah Stix for a percussion driven set that will surely enliven the Ann Street stage. Woodstock area's Mike Smith Band, a Tribute to Noel Coward (as performed at NYC's National Arts Club), and performances by the DV Jazz Band (featuring noted singer Natasha Green) and the DV Choir will round out Saturdays program.

On Sunday, the mainstage will come alive at 2 pm. Presented by Music In The Park (www.milfordmusic.net) as their summer-series kickoff, the Ann St Mainstage will feature three performances and wind down the weekend at 6 pm.

Ann Street Park (located at 5th & W. Ann Streets) is home to the mainstage on Saturday and Sunday. 7 acts will perform on Saturday’s mainstage, with a lunchbreak between 1 and 2:30. Throughout town, restaurants and shopkeepers will host sidestage musical performances and entertainment all weekend long. Afterparty events keep the music going well into the night in Milford’s many terrific eateries. Make it a full weekend with an overnight stay in one of the areas great B&B’s, inns, or hotels.

For the complete festival details and performance schedule, please visit www.milfordmusic.org.

2009 Milford Music Festival Sidestages

• 11 am-5 pm: Make your own Maracas (Kids Crafts) at Firefly Toy Shop at The Lumberyard Shops

• 12 noon: Eric Langberg & Bluestone (Blues-Rock) at Fretta's Italian Specialties

• 1-2:30 pm: 90 Proof (Rock & Blues Trio) on the porch of Davis R Chant Realtors

• 1-2:30 pm: Obi Kaye (Percussionist) at The Broad Street Alley

• 1-2:30 pm: 84 West (Classic Rock & Country) at The Lumberyard Shops

• 1:15-1:45 pm: Invented sound machines and musical objects demonstration, created and played by Tom Holmes at The ARTery

• 2-4 pm: Spirit Family Reunion (Old-time New-Time Folk) at The Craft Show

• 4-6 pm: Tom Rodino Bros. (Eclectic) at 7th Street Coffee

• 4-7pm: The Roustabouts (Acoustic Rock trio) on the porch of Hotel Fauchere

• 5:30-? pm: Black Bear Conservatory of Music (Classical) at Grey Towers National Historic Site

• 7 pm-?: Full Moon Drum Circle at Spiritual Journeys at The Upper Mill

• 8 pm-?: Live Music (performer TBA) at The Muir House

• 8-10 pm: A Handsome Talented Trio (Jam Band) at 7th Street Coffee

• 9 pm-?: Scott Weis Band (Rockin' Blues) at The Waterwheel Cafe

• 9-11 pm: Eric Langberg (Blues) in the gardens at The Laurel Villa Inn

Throughout the weekend:

• Sidewalk Shopping Festival all over town

• Peters Valley Craft Center craft demonstrations at 7th Street Coffee

• Musical Block Party at Jorgenson's at The Dimmick Inn

• Musical guests & artisans at The Golden Fish Gallery

• Book & Bake Sale at the Milford Community House & Library.