College Park Gears up for The Best Festival Ever"
On September 11, 2004 over 5,000 visitors are expected to visit Historic College Parks 5th Annual Arts Festival.
College Park, GA (PRWEB) August 19, 2004 -- With the final schedule of musicians and performers finalized and the Artists Market and Fine Cuisine" Court confirmed, College Park is awaiting the arrival of some 5,000 visitors for its 5th Annual Arts Festival on September 11, 2004. Centered on Rugby Avenue, the showpiece, tree-lined street at the heart of Georgias fourth largest residential historic district, the festival will also extend into the newly renovated Barrett Park, which was formally re-opened in the Spring of this year.
The festival organizers, Historic College Park Neighborhood Association, met for their final scheduled meeting prior to the event in Barrett Park itself on Tuesday evening (August 17th).
Barrett Park will be home to the Festival Stage and the Fine Cuisine" Court. The program schedule features a host of musical performances featuring some of Atlantas finest talent. A wide variety of culinary offerings will also be available from many of College Parks local award winning restaurants, which have become a feature of the citys recent renaissance over the last few years.
The park will also feature a play area for children, with organized activities, entertainment, creative crafts and games.
According to Carol Hendon, the chair of the Festival Organizing Committee, The city is very excited about this years event. The festival is a wonderful opportunity for visitors from around the metropolitan area to see just what all the buzz about College Park is really about."
The Artists Market at the Festivals centerpiece, will features local and regional artists displaying and selling their unique creations and showcasing original work in painting, sculpture, photography, glass, wood, jewelry and more.
College Parks event also features a silent auction, which in the past has included diverse items contributed by its sponsors such as a pedigree Scottie pup, airline tickets, and one-of-a kind art pieces.
The event runs from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday September 11. Admission is free.
About our city - College Park is a town of overhanging oak trees, leisurely sidewalks, and unique architecture and is the fourth largest area of historic homes in Georgia. Established in 1896, College Park is a treasury of historic and new architecture located less than 10 miles from downtown, just north of the airport off I-85.
In recent years, Historic College Park has been revitalized through an enhanced partnership between civic leaders, developers, and citizens. This partnership is bearing fruit in new restaurants, shops and amenities downtown, New Urbanism" developments, and a protective eye towards our valuable natural resources including trees, parks and green space. Its a community where you see neighbors walking along the tree-lined streets or spending time together in gardens or on porches. Come visit us and see why!
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