PUTNAM — The 10th Annual Particle Accelerator: A Day of Music and Hope will be held from noon to 11 p.m. June 11 in Rotary Park. 

The free, all-day music festival features 20 bands playing music of all genres and for all ages. 

The concert begins at noon and will continue until 11 p.m.

The event raises funds and awareness to support Mental Health First Aid Training, a United Services public education initiative that helps the public identify people in the midst of a mental health crisis more readily and get them the resources and professional help they need before they harm themselves or others. 

It also provides information and support for depression and suicide prevention, while promoting music and civic engagement as a healthy alternative to drug and alcohol abuse among young adults.

The concert is organized by Putnam residents Jack and Grace Young and Eric and Sandy Gould.

The festival is held in memory of local musician Jack Young, Jr. and organized by local residents, business owners, musicians and artists. 

In addition to the concert, the family-friendly festival will also feature art displays, children’s activities and booths from local nonprofit organizations providing information on various local behavioral health and human services. 

A basket drawing and silent auction for a painting donated by local artist Paul Toussaint will also be held at the event.

In nine years, Particle Accelerator has raised more than $38,000 for local mental health services. 

Last year’s festival raised more than $8,000, a figure organizers hope to top this year.