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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

Friday, April 24, 2009 - 5:00pm until 9:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 10:00am until 9:00pm

WORLD FAMOUS BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES FEATURED IN 2009
PARADES - Friday @ 5:30pm, Saturday @ 11:00am
FREE PUBLIC VIEWING: Saturday from 2:00-7:00pm

Clydesdale Fact Sheet Download
4/17/09 - Clydesdales Home in Anderson (AIM Article)
4/20/09 - WYFF4 Video of Clydesdales Arrival (Courtesy of Paul Brown)

** Street Party on Friday to feature Award Winning "Jim Quick and the Coastline Band" **
promotional media sponsor - Beach Bob Oldies Show


4/26/09 - You Tube Videos of Jim Quick and Coastline Band 

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.