Monday, January 28, 2013
Food trucks, the Beerfest, arts ... events begin in early March. Share your plans now.
It's official -- the City of Suwanee has released its 2013 events calendar. And it includes events from food trucks to a Beerfest, to arts events and 5k runs. Events start as soon as February 9 with the Sweetheart Sprint 5K at Town Center Park. Food Truck Fridays begin on May 9, and the popular Beerfest will be back on March 16 -- yes, the day before St. Patrick's Day. The arts staple that is Arts in the Park will be on May 18, and Broadway In The Park will be on July 26-27. Eliminated this year are the campout at Sims Lake Park and the monthly Toast @ Town Center events. Some other highlights: Suwanee Patch will have more coverage of the 2013 events. You might also enjoy reading: -- What are you most looking forward to among the Suwanee …
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Workers are busy and tents are rising in Town Center Park. The parade begins at 9 a.m.
Suwanee Day 2012 is here. Well before 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, workers were busy preparing vendor tents and other structures in Town Center Park. Suwanee Police and associated volunteers were preparing for the parade, which is to begin at 9 a.m. and will move along Buford Highway and then head down Main Street in Old Town. Before Saturday is done, some 40,000 people are expected to come to the Town Center area for assorted goods and entertainment. Let the fun and games begin. Suwanee Patch will have more coverage of Suwanee Day 2012. See also: Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Events start at 9 a.m. on September 15 and conclude with a concert by the Smithereens.
There are 364 "other" days on the calendar in Suwanee. And there is one Suwanee Day, which rolls around again Saturday, Sept. 15. The city's annual mega-fest cranks up at 9 a.m. Saturday, an hour earlier than in the past. -- What are your plans for Suwanee Day? Tell us in the comments below. Here are some key facts and fun items about Suwanee Day, which takes place in and around Town Center Park. See also: Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
People can help with the city's annual extravaganza, which is set for Sept. 15.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Suwanee Day 2012 is not far off -- Sept. 15 -- and city officials are seeking volunteers to help with the annual mega-fest at Town Center Park. "This exciting community event can be successful only with your help, and we appreciate your commitment," reads the Suwanee Day website on the volunteer section. Organizers have been at work for months on the festival that includes various vendors, activities and live music in the park. This year, the activities will be capped by a concert by the Smithereens on the amphitheater stage. For more information, go to the volunteers area of the Suwanee Day website. See also: -- What are your favorite Suwanee Day memories? Got any good photos from Suwanee Day? Share them here.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The annual race will be on Sept. 8.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Suwanee Day, the city's annual mega-fest, is not far off, and that also means the annual Suwanee Day 5K and 10K Classic. Registration is now open for the 2012 races, which will be on Saturday, Sept. 8. Fee is $25 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K. Also, there will be a non-competitive 25-mile bike ride and a 1K fun run (both $25), according to city officials. The 5K starts at 8 a.m., with the 10K beginning at 9 a.m. Participants are urged to register by Sept. 1 to assure a T-shirt of a desired size. Also, a $10 fee will be added after that date. The 5K route winds through Old Town, while the 10K goes along the Suwanee Creek Greenway. For more information on these events, visit the Suwanee Day website. Suwanee Day itself is set for Sept. 15, …
Friday, December 23, 2011
It all started on Dec. 23, 2010. Now it's time to recap some of the news events that we have brought you in typical Patch fashion.
On Dec. 23, 2010, at 10 a.m., Suwanee Patch went live on the Internet. We didn't know what would happen, just that it would be a new news source, presented in a unique, 21st century way. And indeed, things have been lively. For a city of roughly 15,300, Suwanee has been a constant source of information. We've added bloggers, contests, and other new features, and will continue to do so. But community information and interaction remain our staple, and we want to review some of the top events that happened in our first year. In true Letterman style, here goes: 10. Snow shuts down Suwanee: For a week in January, snow and ice blanketed the city, making even the most routine commute hazardous. Schools closed for five days, pushing graduation …
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Council also approves a slight change in the city's events policy.
The Suwanee City Council gave honors to the city manager as well as several volunteers involved in the recent Suwanee Day festival Tuesday at its October meeting. Amy Doherty, events coordinator for Suwanee, commended officials from the Royal Dance Academy for their direction of the flash mob that hit Town Center Park about 4 p.m. "If I had been in charge, we'd be doing the hokey pokey," Doherty said. "We wanted to educate Suwanee," Jay Johnson of Royal Dance said in accepting a special plaque from the city. Doherty also honored an official from 12Stone Church and many other Suwanee Day volunteers, who already have met regarding next year's festival. Suwanee Mayor Dave Williams also gave a special award to City Manager Marty Allen. "He …
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Concert by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group caps city's annual festival.
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Updated 11:33 p.m., Sept. 17, 2011 The hits came often Saturday night in Suwanee Town Center Park as the Lovin' Spoonful capped the annual Suwanee Day festival with a concert. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group had people dancing, clapping and whistling to such familiar tunes as "Summer In The City," "Daydream" and "Do You Believe In Magic?" The annual sea of humanity descended on the park all day for the parade and other attractions. Residents, visitors and vendors were plentiful, and the weather turned out to be sunny and pleasant. Suwanee Patch will have more coverage of Suwanee Day events.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Preparations are well under way for the festival and parade Saturday.
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Friday, September 16, 2011
It's hard not to notice the signs that Suwanee Day is near. Road signs, tents, rehearsals ... seems all parts of town and all types of people are working on something related to the city's signature event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday in and around Town Center Park. And some Suwanee Day trivia, which we will answer at some point: Who will be playing Parker, the city's mascot, during the Suwanee Day parade? --- Previous Suwanee Patch story on Suwanee Day: http://patch.com/A-lx13
Longtime band member promises hits early and late at Saturday's show at Suwanee Day.
Suwanee has had some notable musical peformers play on the Town Center Park stage in the past few years. But it never has had a performer from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Until now. The Lovin' Spoonful, which made its name in the 1960s with hits such as "Do You Believe In Magic" and "Summer In The City," will headline the Suwanee Day activites with a performance beginning at 8:15 p.m. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. And unlike some groups from the pre-MTV era that have kept touring, the Spoonful largely has its core group intact. Only founding member John Sebastian is no longer with the band. The Spoonful's Suwanee appearance is near the end of an active 2011 tour schedule. The band's appeal is …
Steve Burns
10:16 am on Friday, December 23, 2011
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