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FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND OFFERS PERFECT GETAWAY TO ATHENS
Athens, Georgia- June 15, 2010- Fouth of July weekend is an exciting time in the Classic City, and Athens will host several events for all ages throughout the weekend to celebrate Independence Day. Athens offers the perfect weekend getaway where visitors can enjoy classic American music and celebrate the Fouth of July holiday in one of the South's most vibrant cities.
On Saturday, July 3, the Classic City Band Patriotic Concert is an Independence Day weekend tradition. Visitors will enjoy lively popular, classical and patriotic music performed inside the air-conditioned Visitor Center & Conservatory at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The concert begins at 3 p.m., and admission is free for this event. Visitors should take time for lunch in the Garden Room Cafe and to stroll through the new Flower garden. 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. Featured acts for July 3 are Cherryholmes, Betsy Franck & the Bareknuckle Band, Art Rosenbaum, High Strung String Band, Exception to the Rule, BlueBilly Grit and Silverbird Duo. Featured acts for July 4 are Packway Handle Band, Shannon Whitworth, String Theory, Lera Lynn, The Knockouts, Whiskey Gentry and Curley Maple. Two-day passes are $25 and special hotel rates starting at $79 are available for event attendees by calling 706.549.7020. For more information, visit www.meltingpointathens.com.
A summertime tradition continues with fireworks and family entertainment at the Star Spangled Classic, Sunday, July 4 at Bishop Park. This annual event is an Athens favorite, and in addition to the popular fireworks, there will be concessions, family games, inflatables, and music. The Star Spangled Classic is a free event open to the public. The event begins at 6 p.m. with the fireworks set for approximately 9:30 p.m., dependent on weather and darkness. For more information, visit www.accleisureservices.com/starspangled.shtml.
To complete a getaway to Athens, visitors should consider a Classic City Tour of historic Athens, offered daily. In addition, downtown Athens is renowned for its quirky shops, local restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
Fourth of July weekend is an exciting opportunity for a weekend getaway in Athens, and the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) offers special discounts, online hotel reservations and featured overnight packages. For more event information and complete Athens travel information, visit www.visitathensga.com or contact the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau at 706.357.4430, toll-free 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
Writer: Allison Cairns
PR Intern
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