2009 ANDERSON SOIREE
The 14th 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! Come see the NEW Artist Colony and be a part of the Friday Night "Street Party". 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!!
2009 WYFF4 PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
MEDIA/STORY LINKS:
4/23/09 - Anderson Independent Mail
4/23/09 - AIM Opinion Story
4/24/09 - Anderson Independent Mail
IMPORTANT LINKS / APPLICATIONS:
2009 Food Vendor Application - CLOSED FOR 2009
2009 Craft Vendor Application - CLOSED FOR 2009
2009 Artist Colony Application - NEW EVENT AREA
SOIREE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda Smith, Chairperson
Glenn Brill, Anderson Convention and Visitors Bureau
Chase Christopher, Capital Bank
Arlene Young, City of Anderson
Patti Finley, Michelin
Kathy Harris, First Citizens Bank
Cathy Petropoulos, WYFF 4
Terrence Roberts, Mayor, City of Anderson
Leo Smith, Bank of Anderson
Kimberly Spears, Anderson Arts Center
Judy Swain, Retired - Anderson Arts Council
Jason Chapman
James Boseman
Vic Aviles, Deadhorse Production
Amy Duval, Koo Koo's Ice Cream
HILL ELECTRIC MAIN STAGE
Friday, 4/24
6:00pm Jim Quick and the Coastline Band
Saturday, 4/25
1:30pm Gas House Mouse
3:30pm Shane Pruitt Band
5:30pm Groove Planet
7:30pm RetroVertigo
CITY OF ANDERSON COMMUNITY STAGE
Friday, 4/25
5:00pm TL Hanna Jazz Band
Saturday, 4/25
10:00am Omega Psi Phi
11:00am Buttons The Clown
11:30am Bill Clary - Magician
12:30pm Steppin Out Dancers
2:00pm Sarah Widner - Tribal Belly Dancer
2:30pm Jack Warren - Comedian
3:00pm Moonlight Drive - Classic Rock/Country
4:00pm WHS RAMbunctious - Step and Dance Team
4:30pm Joseph Greco - Country/Gospel
5:30pm Cruise Control - Barber Shop Quartet
6:00pm Butler Brothers - Acapella R&B
ANMED HEALTH CHILDREN'S STAGE
Friday, 4/24
6:00pm Drum4Work
Saturday, 4/25
12:00pm Ric Singleton
1:00pm The Great Fettuccini
2:00pm Drum4Work
3:00pm Ric Singleton
4:00pm The Great Fettuccini
5:00pm Drum4Work
Children's Rides Provided by Palmetto Amusements
2009 FOOD VENDORS
Asia’s Chicken Shack
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Buster’s Concessions
Grandma’s Real Homemade Ice Cream
Gripps Grills
Knights of Columbus
Latest Craze
Mann Promotions
Nutty Bavarian
The Pompus Pig
Rita's Italian Ice
Jax New Orleans Bistro
McGee's Irish Pub
2008 CRAFT VENDORS
Cynthia’s Creations (Simpsonville) - Jewelry
Irene Deguzman (Easley) – Wood Carvings
Sew Creative (Anderson) – Clothes / Quilts
Tropical Dreams (Boiling Springs) – Puppets
GG's Airbrush Tattoos
2009 VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Flat Rock AME Church
Westside High School National Honor Society
Electric City Golfers
Electric City Greyhound Pets
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Kappa Gamma Gamma
Anderson Humane Society
Shiloh Baptist Church
Glover AME Church
Men at Work
Rocky River AME Church WMS
Rucker Hall VFW 6089 Auxiliary
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.
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.
