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ANDERSON SOIREE

The 13th Annual Anderson Soiree is the largest street festival in Anderson County. With an inviting combination of live music, street performers, food, crafts and children's activities, there is truly something for everyone! As Downtown Anderson businesses grow and the landscape changes, there are more and more reasons to visit the Electric City. Come, bring the family and friends to enjoy a relaxing time in Anderson each spring - remember, "There is a Party Going On!!

DAILY EVENT HOURS OF OPERATION

Friday, April 25, 2008 - 5:00pm until 9:00pm
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 10:00am until 9:00pm

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO PROMOTION FROM WYFF 4

CLICK HERE FOR 2008 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

*For the latest up-to-date news and information, click here to register for e-mail updates

SOIREE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda Smith, Chairperson
Glenn Brill, Anderson Convention and Visitors Bureau
Chase Christopher, Capital Bank
Debra Credeur, City of Anderson
Patti Finley, Michelin
Elaine Galloway, Galloway Productions
Kathy Harris, First Citizens Bank
John Miller, AnMed Health
Cathy Petropoulos, WYFF 4
Terrence Roberts, Mayor, City of Anderson
Leo Smith, Bank of Anderson
Kimberly Spears, Anderson Arts Center
Carl Stone, Retired - Anderson County Library
Judy Swain, Retired - Anderson Arts Council
Billy Wilkes, Retired - Bank of Anderson

2008 VENDOR VENDORS
Asia Chicken Shack
Bruster's Ice Cream
Buster's Original Concessions
Carolina Crepes
Grandma's Real Homeade Ice Cream
Gripps Grille
It's All Good
Kettlecorn Confections
Latest Craze
Mann Productions
Rhino Concessions (Food Court and Kid's Kingdom)


2008 CRAFT VENDORS
A Originals
Beyond Jewelry
Country Expressions
Cynthia's Creations
Joel & Irene DeGuzman
Mio Wear
Pearls for a Lifetime
Psalmscat Studio
Sew Creative
Sew Much Fun
Stuff2Luv
The Silver Link
Tropical Dreams

2008 VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Flat Rock Y.P. Ders
Gethsemane Faith
Jacob AME
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Shiloh Baptist Church
Southwood Middle Step Team
United Way
World Vision

    
NEWS RELEASES / REPORTS
4/16/08 - 2008 Soiree Press Release 
10/25/07 - Management Agreement Release
10/25/07 - Anderson Independent Mail Article
10/30/07 - The Cocklebur Editorial Anderson Independent Article
2/10/08 - Anderson Independent Mail Article                    

ENTERTAINMENT
A wide variety of live bands and street performers will be scheduled. To be considered for booking, please submit a press kit and CD/DVD to Amanda DeSisto at adesisto@mainstevents.com

CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
If you or your company would like to find a way to market to 25,000+ potential clients at the event, and more 
than 5 million web hits each year, please call Leslie Tate at 864-235-5525 x224 or 
e-mail to ltate@mainstevents.com 
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION 
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for this event, please visit the following link to complete
the Volunteer Registration Form. CLICK HERE

ADMISSION
The Anderson Soiree is FREE to the public.

EVENT RULES
No coolers, bicycles, inline skates or skateboards within the festival site. Please, NO PETS .

WRISTBAND POLICY 
All patrons (21 and older) who wish to purchase or consume alcohol beverages inside the permit area, 
must purchase a city mandated wristband for $1.00. Wristband purchases will be available at designated 
areas in conjunction with alcohol sales locations. A seperate wristband must be purchased each day of 
the festival. 

RESTROOMS
Portable restrooms are available throughout the festival site.