Celebrating Community: Rollstone Bank & Trust and the Heart of GrotonFest
At GrotonFest, everything we do is rooted in one simple belief: strong communities are built when local organizations step forward, invest in people, and show up—again and again. In 2025, few partners embodied that spirit more fully than Rollstone Bank & Trust.
Rollstone Bank & Trust
Their sponsorship wasn’t just financial support behind the scenes—it was visible, hands-on involvement that helped shape the entire GrotonFest family of festivals.
From our spring celebrations to fall favorites and winter magic, Rollstone Bank & Trust played a meaningful role in bringing neighbors together, uplifting young entrepreneurs, and turning big ideas into joyful, real-world experiences right here in Groton, Massachusetts.
Powering the Growth of GrotonFest—Especially for Kids
What makes this impact even more meaningful is how individual dreams began to take shape through these opportunities. What was once just a spark in the imagination of Amicke Coetzer—a 12-year-old entrepreneur from Groton, Massachusetts in 2025—was shaped and nurtured at the very first GrotonFest Kids, held on May 18, 2025. That inaugural event became a turning point, transforming curiosity into confidence and ideas into action.
One of the most exciting outcomes of Rollstone Bank & Trust’s 2025 partnership was the momentum behind GrotonFest Kids and our growing platforms for youth entrepreneurs. This festival is designed to give children and teens a place to test ideas, run small businesses, build confidence, and discover what’s possible when creativity meets encouragement.
Their backing helped make that rollout possible—supporting spaces where young makers could shine, families could gather, and future leaders could take their very first steps into entrepreneurship. Their belief in education, financial literacy, and youth development perfectly aligned with our mission, and the result was a season filled with inspiration that will echo for years to come.
Showing Up—Festival After Festival
What truly sets this partnership apart is how consistently the Rollstone team showed up in person. At every festival, they arrived ready to connect, answer questions, and engage with families in a warm, approachable way.
They brought energy and fun along with expertise—whether hosting activities, chatting with parents about financial planning, or encouraging kids to dream big. Some moments became instant GrotonFest classics: the unforgettable pie-eating event at GrotonFest Fall, and the arrival of Santa Claus at GrotonFest Winter, which added sparkle and delight to a chilly New England day.
Those experiences weren’t just entertainment—they were memory-makers. They reminded everyone that community banking is about relationships, not transactions.
Changing Lives, One Connection at a Time
Over the course of the year, we saw firsthand how their involvement created ripple effects—sparking conversations, offering guidance, and helping families feel supported by a bank that truly knows its neighbors. That kind of presence changes lives in quiet but powerful ways, and we are deeply grateful for the care and enthusiasm they brought to every single event.
To our GrotonFest family and followers: we wholeheartedly encourage you to take the time to meet and connect with the incredible people at Rollstone Bank & Trust’s Groton location. Whether you’re a small-business owner, a parent of a budding entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves supporting local institutions that give back, you’ll find a team that genuinely cares about this town.
From all of us at GrotonFest—thank you, Rollstone Bank & Trust, for helping make 2025 a year of growth, joy, and unforgettable community moments. We can’t wait to keep building together.
