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    3.5 (17 reviews)

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    SO WHAT EXACTLY HAVE YOU BEEN DOING OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS? The first time we attended Suwanee Fest (no beer), we were very disappointed because at that time it was very small with limited entertainment and the parade was a bust. That was approximately eight years ago and I decided that I really wanted to return this year with the hopes that it would be bigger and better. We arrived very early as usual and were really excited to see that there were more vendors than ever and the parking situation was nicely organized. They actually had three off-site parking areas with shuttle services to handle the crowd. We parked at one of these sights and had a short ride to the event. We always arrive in advance of the parade, so that we can get the lay of the land and get first pick of selected items. If you are arriving on an empty stomach, it is also smart to arrive early and purchase your food prior to the end of the parade because once the parade ends, you will encounter a mob of people trying to get to the food trucks. For the most part we simply eat prior to arriving and avoid the trucks because the prices are very inflated and you simply don't have a lot of healthy options. Also, I prefer traditional meals with vegetables to sandwiches and street food. Just know that if you are "making a day of it", you can bring your own food, chairs, blankets and other items of comfort. While waiting for the parade to start, we walk around and check out the vendors but after a while, realize that they tend to be very similar and there just wasn't enough variety. We eventually find a spot to view the parade and it starts shortly thereafter. Once again, this is the saddest parade I have ever witnessed. It was unorganized, the students looked as if they didn't want to be there, (they weren't smiling or engaging), certain formations were sloppy and participants were "all over the place". Barriers were set up to contain the crowd and it was just not the fun and fuzzy experience I expected. I lasted about five minutes before walking away and that has never happened at any parade. Who walks away from a parade? We later caught the tail end of the parade and it was actually worse than what we witnessed at the beginning. I really don't understand why a community with resources can't figure out how to organize a decent parade! What's the deal? Here's the deal as I see it: Small towns don't have large budgets so they have to be creative. The young people have few community activities and spend much of their time actually rehearsing and practicing so that they deliver a flawless performance. Small towns know that when they host a festival this is their time to shine and put on their "Sunday best"! The participants are smiling and engaging and will stop at random points to entertain the audience. There are no barriers to restrict the kids or the crowd, and when the candy is dumped in the road so that the kids can actually run out and grab it, the entire parade stops and patiently waits. How cool is that? The lack of barriers is great for participants to walk over and hand candy to the little kids and adults. One of the parades gave out delicious strawberries to everyone along the parade route. What?? Ingenious! At this particular parade, we also noticed a huge church presence which we don't experience in more populated areas. One of the churches was giving out full sized bags of M&Ms like it was Halloween. The mayor gave me my first bag because I always scream for treats but the church came along and gave me additional bags so that I had six in all. Of course I shared them and the strawberries with the family. Incidentally, this was one of those towns that had less than 3000 residents. When it comes to parades in larger areas, the Duluth Fall Festival offers a great barrier-free parade consisting of community groups, schools, smiling and engaging participants, classic cars and a great variety of candy. Yes, the candy is important because I have to hustle it for my daughter and she loves chocolate. The Suwanee committee needs to attend and take notes. After eight years and no apparent progress, this festival is definitely off the list of possibilities for me. However, I will say that their children's play area was second to none. They had two large areas dedicated to the kids with lots of inflatables and activities. If you just wanted to just get out of the house on a beautiful day, listen to some music and watch your kids run and play, this would be the perfect opportunity.

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    I have been trying to attend this festival for years and I finally did! It is worth your time. So…read moremuch to choose from foods: deserts, gyros, corn dogs, foot long corn dogs, bacon on a stick, funnel cake and more. There all types of lemonade, beer and water. Many things to buy crafts, jewelry, pots & pans, cheese cutting boards, baskets, paintings and more. There is a kid's inflatable area and petting zoo. Sooo much happening at this festival close to home with that fall vibe, was a perfect activity for me. It is always held the last Saturday and Sunday of September. Make plans for next year if you missed it.

    I used to go to this festival every year as a kid and absolutely loved all the activities,…read moredifferent foods & stalls! I got to go back this year after a longgg time and was kind of surprised in how it turned more into a food festival, there was literally a whole strip just dedicated to food vendors. There was such a wide variety of foods from all sorts of different authentic cuisines to snacks and homemade treats for on the go! We ended up getting a frozen pink lemonade, elotes and the impossible gyoza. One of the stalls did sell fresh apple cider donuts and I would definitely recommend getting them if you go! Overall such a good time and experience with your friends and family! You can easily spend a couple hours here and they have a mini pumpkin patch, face painting, live music you name it! It's only one weekend though so be sure you're free!

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    FIRST ANNUAL DULUTH ARTS FESTIVAL!…read more This past weekend, I attended the Inaugural debut of the Duluth Arts Festival featuring live music performances, and art vendors. The artists displayed a variety of art forms such as photography, painting, glass, jewelry, leather goods and others. It was a very small turn out of vendors which surprised me because I am just accustomed to the massive throng of vendors that are all over the place during the Duluth Fall Festival. The greatest aspect of the festivals is that they are held on the beautiful Town Center lawn. It is the primary gathering place for community events and the perfect setting thanks to his expansive space and beautifully landscaped areas. I was simply looking forward to relaxing in my favorite chair, enjoying a cool breeze and listening to some great music. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE GOOD: The venue and weather was perfect on this day The professional guitarist was great. They had a GREAT play area for kids. They had great picnic tables with umbrellas placed right near the stage for diners. It was really a nice touch. LET'S TALK ABOUT WHAT NEEDS WORK: I would love to see a larger variety of vendors because we tend to travel to fairs and festivals quite often and are growing tired of seeing the same vendors over and over again. I love creativity and I just know that there are artists out there who work with different and unusual materials. This problem will probably resolve itself over time as more vendors sign up for the event. The first musical act happened to be students and not professionals. At an Inaugural event, you really need to put your best foot forward and make a great first impression. If the students cannot perform at a professional level, they simply should not be featured. For us, the first act sets the tone because if the music is bad, we can't stay. There were only three food trucks, hotdogs, burgers and quesadillas. They simply needed more variety and healthier options. Although they considered their bean and cheese quesadilla the healthier alternative, I did not. They needed at least one food venue with a lighter menu but, this was not a major issue for us because we tend to pack our own food. Hopefully, they will tweak things and next year's festival will be bigger and better. ***This is a two-day weekend festival. ***Feel free to bring your favorite chairs and snacks. ***Arrive early for great parking and choice seats. Normally, you have the entire lawn available but this time much of the available space was taken over by the large kid's area and the food trucks.

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    Suwanee Wine Fest

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    A perfectly perfect day for a Wine Fest!…read more $55 per general administration ticket is not bad for a few hours of walking, sipping, music & food trucks. I wanted more booths to purchase fun crafts, or wine accessories but maybe that would take away from the purpose of the festival?? Parking was easy, but we know the area. If you are not familiar I suggest arriving early to park in the main lot. Side streets & back parking available, but you have to be patient. Once in you get a band & a PLASTIC wine cup. Off ya go.... booths set up & friendly folks pour their wines for tasting. My FAVORITE was Sweet Bitch Moscato Rose. I also tried a great blueberry wine, but can't remember what lable. Had some gross wines too! A fun way to try before ya buy! I didn't see wines to buy, but they all directed us to purchase from a certain liquor store. I guess they sponsored the festival. Eeks, can't remember the name, but off Peachtree Industrial in Suwanee. At each booth they had a big water jug & bucket to rince your cup. Love that!!! We'll go back next year & get the VIP tickets for wine samples & food included!!! They sold out quickly, $125 pp!! No pics, but you can imagine a bunch of folks having a good time!! Have a great rest of your day!!!

    I finally made it to the infamous Suwanee Festival! The cost of a single ticket $55 not to bad…read morefor 4 hours of taste testing wine , beer, bourbon did I say bourbon . Well I truly had a blast ,decent crowd , and great folks to hang out with.I didn't really care where the grapes came from I just wanted to DRINK . They had a nice band can't recall the name but they played some good music . They had food vendors from pizza to lobster rolls, cheese ,chocolate dipped strawberries etc Taco MAC provided free wings (2) though no limit on the number of times you appear in line they had some great IPA Beer whew almost knocked me on my ass. I was out there for all 4 hours got pretty wasted . I 'll be back next year and get the VIP pass they sell out early so get your ticket when they go on sale.

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    A nice night at the field!…read more Parking was super easy & FREE! Paid parktis available, but the lot is not THAT BIG YOU. Easy access! Nice lot staff to guide & help before the game. As you can imagine food & beverage are not allowed from outside the park. Staff check bags upon entry. Food & beverage are NOT cheap (why I gave 4 stars), but they have a lot to offer for a smaller park. We ate before we went so stuck with beverages & Dippin' Dots only. Oh, my son got fried pickles & they were REALLY good!! They have a few activities for children; bounce house & the back lawn to run around. PLEASE be careful on the lawn- one child was hit in the face with a ball hit hot off of a bat when we were there. There is no net to stop them from getting out there. My husband saw him in a wheelchair going to medical. Yikes, I hope he's going to be OK!!! A fun night, good music & a win for the Stipers. Tickets are reasonable, depending on where you sit & the park is pretty much open to do as you please while there. Be respectful, always! Come check'em out with the family. Hope to see you there!

    We came here for the Big Green Egg's "Eggtoberfest" event. This was our first time going to the…read moreevent and this stadium. We had to park a little far away but overall had a good experience. Some of the food tents on the upper level were a little cramped with people waiting in lines, so we preferred strolling around amongst the vendors on the field itself. Cool venue for an event like this. Lots of places to sit, clean bathrooms, parts covered in shade. Would definitely come back.

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