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ATHENS, GEORGIA HUB OF OUTDOOR MUSIC THIS SUMMER
Athens, Georgia- June 2, 2010- Outdoor music festivals and concerts will dominate the event calendar in Athens this summer. Athens has always been known for its vibrant music scene, and this summer is no exception as there will be multiple outdoor music series and festivals during June, July and August, in addition to the nightly music scene that hosts both established artists and local bands.
AthFest, now in its 14th year, is the annual arts and music festival held each June in historic downtown Athens. Over 175 locally, regionally and nationally recognized Athens-based musicians will perform during the festival, which will be held June 23 - 27. Nationally renowned groups such as Perpetual Groove, Packway Handle Band and Bubba Sparxxx will perform at this summer's most anticipated music event. New for 2010, a second main stage will feature Americana music. AthFest also includes a juried artisan market, the Flagpole Music Awards show, KidsFest, and much more. Music on the outdoor stages is free of charge and open to all ages. AthFest wristbands are $15 in advance and $20 beginning June 24 and allow unlimited entry into all participating AthFest Club Crawl venues, subject to age and occupancy. For complete AthFest schedules and music tracks, as well as information on AthFest packages and special offers, visit www.VisitAthensGA.com/summer or www.AthFest.com.
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens will again host the Sunflower Music Series, which will feature concerts on June 22, July 13, and August 24 on the grounds of the brand new Flower Garden. Artists scheduled to perform include Randall Bramblett, Bloodkin, and Grogus. For more information, visit www.uga.edu/botgarden.
The Classic City 4th of July American Music Festival in Athens offers two days of bluegrass, folk and American music with 14 bands performing on both indoor and outdoor stages July 3 - 4 at the Melting Point, on the grounds of the Foundry Park Inn & Spa. For more information, visit www.meltingpointathens.com.
Additionally, outdoor music can be found in Athens most Tuesdays - Saturdays at Farm 255 and the Melting Point, as well as at Terrapin Brewery every Wednesday - Saturday. Numerous other music venues and clubs continue to offer full performance schedules throughout the summer months.
This summer provides an opportunity to see an eclectic array of music at various outdoor venues in Athens. The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is offering AthFest overnight packages starting at just $65 per person, plus a variety of other special offers for the summer travel season. For more information, please visit www.VisitAthensGA.com/summer or contact the Athens CVB at 1-800-653-0603.
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About the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau is a proactive sales and marketing organization whose primary goal is to increase the economic impact of the hospitality and visitor industry by attracting individual visitors, group tours, and meetings and conventions to Athens. Tourism WORKS for Athens, contributing $218.98 million in spending, 2,500 jobs, $46.23 million in wages earned, $8.09 million in state tax revenues and $6.58 million in local tax revenues in 2008.
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CONTACT:
Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau
706.357.4430
Hannah Smith
Communications Manager
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