Duluth Fall Festival 2017

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Saturday, September 30th & Sunday, October 1st

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Downtown Duluth

One Year Later

by Chris McGahee

Last Fall Festival, Downtown Duluth was in the midst of construction. This year is no different, although a great deal of visible progress has been made. Parsons Alley is built, and now tenants are working hard to place their businesses in some of the new buildings, as well as the buildings that were saved. Maple Street Biscuit hopes to have the old City Hall and Baptist Church building open and serving their famous biscuits by the time of Fall Festival. Noona Steak and Oysters and Good Word Brew Pub and Public House are also working hard to be open. Personify and Simply Done Donuts are already open and, of course, Dreamland BBQ is as good as ever.

New to the historic side of Main Street is the Downtown Sandwich Shoppe.

Main Street is also the site of yet another new retail

building; this one filling in the hole between Pure Taqueria and Red Clay Music Foundry.

Last year Proctor Square was red clay as land was cleared to prepare for the District at Duluth residential and retail mixed-use project. The first residential units will be ready to occupy the first day of Fall Festival.

Old parking spots behind City Hall have new homes rising out of what was once industrial land. With all the change, Duluth remains true to its heritage, keeping its timeless buildings while constructing new ones with an understanding of the past that built it. As always enjoy Fall Festival, a Duluth tradition! We invite you and your family to experience the first of fall amongst the oldest and newest buildings in Duluth. Visit your favorite shops and try the new ones!

We care for Duluth.

Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth traces its roots to a single community hospital. And while we’re known for our legacy of care and compassion, today, we’re one of the leading hospitals in Atlanta. From our groundbreaking Concussion Institute to our innovative use of robotic surgery, we’re pushing the boundaries of technology and setting the pace of health care in north Atlanta and throughout the state.

Because progress never stops, and neither do we.

This is Gwinnett Medical Center. This is now.

GMC-Duluth is located on Howell Ferry Road between Pleasant Hill Road and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

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Welcome to the 35th Duluth Fall Festival It is our privilege as Co-Chairs to welcome you to the 2017 Award-Winning Duluth Fall Festival. Our adopted home has made us both welcome, in large measure because of our involvement with the Festival. For those wanting to be involved in our community there is no better way than to join the almost 400 volunteers that make this event happen. For all who have volunteered their time, talents, and energy over the years, we salute you! To the City of Duluth staff that contributes mightily to the Festival’s success, and to our wonderful sponsors, we can’t say “Thank you” enough!

To the folks who attend our Festival, we thank you also, and look forward to seeing you here. We have one huge request - PLEASE UTILIZE OUR air-conditioned MOTOR COACHES! The pickup lots are located at Mason Elementary, Chattahoochee Elementary, and Duluth Middle School.

The purpose of the Festival is to promote the general welfare and beautification of Downtown Duluth and to unite the citizens to work together for the common good. Over the years, the Festival has been responsible for more improvements in Downtown Duluth than we can possibly list, and has certainly fulfilled its purpose. Duluth is a special place and a unique community that we are both proud to call home.

Annette McIntosh and K.J. “Kelly” Kelkenberg 2017 Co-Chairpersons Duluth Fall Festival

About the Cover Sunshine, our mascot, embodies the spirit and excitement of the Duluth Fall Festival. Sunshine is portrayed by Jean Harrivel, a Festival volunteer since 2005. Although she seems like a tiny Southern Belle, Jean grew up in Michigan, moving to Georgia in 1988. She leads the Sunshine Committee recognizing volunteer events, such as birthdays, etc.

Jean is a staff member at Perimeter Church, and volunteers in numerous civic groups. She feels volunteering is important because you get to know more people, you make things better, and you gain so much more than you give.

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PaRadE At 10 a.m. Saturday morning, the largest parade in Gwinnett County (with about 3,000 participants) kicks off the Duluth Fall Festival. Come early to get a good spot, and be sure to bring a bag to catch candy thrown along the route! The Parade starts on Main Street (near Coleman Middle School), continues to Highway 120, turns south on Buford Highway and ends at BB&T Bank.

Once you are settled, get ready to celebrate the wonderful people, schools, organizations, and businesses that make Duluth everyone’s perfect hometown. The Parade includes classic cars, award-winning marching bands and orchestras, martial arts groups, scouts, Santa Claus, and much more!

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35th Annual bination of relentless effort and unselfish teamwork. In only the team’s second season, the team set a single-season scoring record and swept two-time defending champions, the Saskatchewan Rush. The team is looking forward to more wins in the 2018 season.

Honorary Grand Marshal: Nancy Yancey

Grand Marshal: Georgia Swarm Grand Marshal of the Parade is the World Champion Georgia Swarm Lacrosse team. The Swarm brought Georgia its first professional sporting championship in nearly 22 years.

Part of the National Lacrosse League (the premier indoor lacrosse organization in the world), the Georgia Swarm won its first-ever Championship in 2017 thanks to a com-

Honorary Grand Marshal of the Parade is Rev. Nancy Yancey, Chief Executive Officer of Rainbow Village, Duluth. Rainbow Village is a nonprofit that transforms the lives of homeless families, having broken the cycle of homelessness, poverty and domestic violence for more than 1200 people.

Rainbow Village transitions 30 families at-a-time from being homeless to living in beautiful apartments. While living on

campus, the families work toward their goal of living independently. Their children are wrapped in love by mentors who sharpen both their educational skills and moral-compasses. Five years after moving on from Rainbow Village, more than 85 percent of families who complete this program remain self-sufficient.

Much of the success of Rainbow Village is due to Nancy Yancey. She has shown unwavering dedication and commitment since the very beginning. Nancy has led the organization from its early days operating a single duplex, through the recent completion of the $8.8 million, seven-building campus.

Duluth Fall Festival is honoring Nancy for all that she has done for these families, and also for bringing her wonderful program here to Downtown Duluth. Nancy is retiring at the end of this year and will certainly be missed. However, she has left such a well-run organization, we are confident that her leadership will live on.

You can learn more about this remarkable, life-restoring program at www.rainbowvillage.org.

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duluth Fall Festival and the City of duluth The 35th Annual Duluth Fall Festival (DFF) is another chapter in a long and impressive story about volunteerism and partnership. For more than 30 years, the Festival has worked tirelessly to raise money for projects in downtown Duluth. As we work to make our historic downtown Duluth a destination for locals and visitors, we realize the strong and significant impact the Festival has had on this quest.

The City of Duluth is on a mission to bring amenities and services that are attractive to young professionals. By making downtown Duluth a destination, we are building a culture of

sustainability—future leaders for our city as well as economic vibrancy for downtown merchants. A city that invests in its infrastructure is the best way to attract new businesses and industry to the community. A strong downtown is the heartbeat of a city, and its success trickles across the city limits like a pebble thrown in a pond.

A city that invests in its own infrastructure is the best way to attract new businesses and industry to the community.

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unique and attractive amenities that are enjoyed by all ages. Some of the projects that the DFF has funded include The Duluth Festival Center and Stage, parking lots, Parson’s Alley plaza amenities (such as the boardwalk and signage), Red Clay Music Foundry signage, equipment for Public Works, and much more.

The partnership between the Duluth Fall Festival and the City of Duluth works because it is collaborative. The DFF Executive Committee listens to the City’s needs and helps us complete projects that have laid the foundation for a destination downtown.

As I speak across the state, many people are surprised to learn that the Festival is comprised of more than 400 volunteers and is operated in conjunction with the City. The Festival has become one of the premier festivals in the southeast and we are very proud of its success. Our partnership has made a significant difference in downtown Duluth because we share the same vision for our city.

Thank you, Duluth Fall Festival!

Nancy Harris Mayor of Duluth

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Festival Sponsor Program In the past year, the Festival made the following contributions to the City of Duluth:

$250,000 for enhancements to Parsons Alley

$25,000 for Historic Mosaic by Jennifer Freeman

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n the early years, any vendor who applied to the Duluth Fall Festival was accepted, including commercial businesses. As applications for arts and crafts vendors increased, commercial applications were rejected. Then, in 1997, a volunteer suggested that we allow a few commercial booths, but at higher fees—thus, our Sponsor program was born.

Since then, levels of sponsorship have been developed. Starting at $250, each level, up to $10,000, has increased perks. The total amount donated by the 160+ sponsors averages about $160,000 per Festival.

All Festival proceeds go toward the beautification and improvement of Downtown Duluth. During its 35 years, the Festival has donated more than $2.5 million dollars to the City for this purpose. We appreciate and say “Thank You” to all of our sponsors, who were instrumental in making this possible.

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on Dreamland building

$25,000 for brick wall in Dreamkeepers 9/11 Monument

$10,000 annual donation to Duluth Cluster Schools Foundation

$6,000 for Duluth Artistic Bike Racks

$6,000 to City for police cameras for Town Green & Festival Center

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CORNERSTONE SPONSORS AGCO Corporation District at Duluth Gwinnett Daily Post The Fish 104.7 Tiger Tails Animal Hospital

SPECIAL SPONSORS Parsons Alley Dreamland BBQ Decorations Fairway Carwash entertainment Gwinnett Community Bank Arts & crafts Gwinnett Daily Post Parade Gwinnett Medical Center - Duluth General Store J.O. King - Russ Sheldon taste of Duluth Payne-Corley House Food court SCANA Energy Silent Auction Subaru / Infiniti of Gwinnett concert Superior Plumbing community luncheon Suzanna's Kitchen - Barbara Howard

PLATINUM SPONSORS Barkhill Sound - earl Griffith Brooks coleman - Georgia State Representative David Shafer - Georgia State Senator Fontis Water Mathias corporation - Dave heydinger News 95.5 / AM 750 WSB Printing trade company - Mark Williams lucile Walker

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THE DREAMKEEPERS

HISTORIC DULUTH MOSAIC The beautiful new “Historic Duluth” mosaic in Parsons Alley was created by local artist Jennifer Freeman and commissioned by Duluth Fall Festival. Her concentration is in large-scale mosaics and the public art sector. Jennifer has won numerous awards, and has her work dis-

fine-art shows. She and her husband, Dr. Scott Henderson, have lived in Chicago and Minneapolis, as well as Atlanta, and have three children.

Three years ago, the couple moved into one of the historic houses in Downtown Duluth and they now say that Duluth is really home!

played in many surrounding cities.

Jennifer began her career in the business world, and, for 20 years, owned a successful travel agency. She began working in mosaics using broken china. In 2004, she studied classical mosaics in Italy and exhibited in

In 2017, Downtown Duluth acquired another sculpture in its public art collection when “The Dream Keepers,” by Duluth artist and Festival v o l u nt e e r , Kathy Andrews Fincher, was installed on the Town Green. It is one of the largest public artworks of children in the United States.

Kathy’s original painting of “The Dream Keepers,” a message of hope following the events of 9/11, is part of President George

W. Bush’s permanent art collection. The children in the artwork were translated into life-sized bronze figures by renowned sculptor, Martin Dawe.

Setting the stage for this amazing display, the Festival Committee funded the antique brick-columned wall that encases a glass American flag.

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PERFORMER Opening Ceremony Duluth High School Wildcat Cheerleaders Mark Pitt’s Tribute to Elvis Carolina Soul Band Blue Mischief The Barry Richman Band Cindy Brown Dancers Clear Redemption John’s Creek School of Rock Heidi Pollyea Rose and Crown Trio Raven and Red Andy & Amanda The Jackson Tiberghien Experience Kevin Pittman & His Forest Friends

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With more than 50 food booths, you are certain to find many treats to please your palate.

You’ll find a wide variety of food, including pierogis, gyros, fried ‘gator and BBQ. The Fall Festival’s own concession stand features hotdogs and our famous “Big Pickles.”

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GETTING HELP OR FIRST AID

Carnival & Kid’s Korner Kids of all ages can find a variety of amusements in the Festivalʼs Carnival and Kidʼs Korner (Main Street, across from City Hall).

Kidʼs Korner features inflatables, including slides and “bounce” houses, plus other activities.

If you need help while you are visiting the Festival or if you lose an item, stop by the Information, Lost, & Found booth located on Main Street in front of the General Store.

You can also ask any volunteer for assistance.

Gold Medal Shows family-oriented carnival features a variety of rides and games for all ages.

Take a ride on the big 16-seat Ferris wheel to get a birdʼs eye view of the Festival and Duluth skyline. Other exciting rides include: (for the little kids) the Fire Engine and Red Baron Puppies, and (for big kids) Sea Ray, Reckless, Bumper Cars, Hurricane, and Tornado.

First aid is available at the Gwinnett Hospital System Care-A-Van located near the railroad tracks and at their tent in Taylor Park.

CARNIVAL HOURS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY (BEFORE THE FESTIVAL): 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

SUNDAY: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CARNIVAL PRICES $1.25 – Single ticket $25.00 – Strip of 20 tickets for $25.00 w/ 1 free ride $20.00 – Armband ride all rides till closing time THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY: Download and print a Buy 1 Get 1 free coupon for an armband offering unlimited rides on Thursday and Friday: http://www.duluthfallfestival.org/carnival.html.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL T-SHIRT AND CONCERT Each year, the Festival T-shirt color is a surprise. Due to the T-shirtʼs popularity, many volunteers and sponsors alike join the Festival ranks just to get a shirt. This yearʼs shirt was unveiled at the Festival Concert on September 23rd that featured Departure, a Journey Tribute Band.

For the first few years, Tom Martin, then of Citizenʼs Bank, donated all of the volunteer T-shirts.

Taste of Duluth

• California Dreaming

• Payne-Corley House

• Duluth Wine, Beer, and Spirits Superstore

On September 15th at the Payne-Corley House, the Duluth

• Crave Pie Studio

• Piatto Fresh Kitchen

• Peachtree Liquor Store

Fall Festival honored sponsors and special guests at the Taste

• Dreamland BBQ

• PURE Taqueria

of Duluth. This exclusive event provided a sneak-peek of the

• Duluth Rexall Grill

• The Chocolaterie

offerings of over a dozen local restaurants and beverage

• FUMI Hibachi & Sushi Bar

• The Cottage on Main

retailers. The Duluth Fall Festival thanks the following vendors

• Kurtʼs Euro Bistro

• The Patio

that participated in the Festival Taste of Duluth.

• Marlowʼs Tavern

• Village Tavern

RESTAURANTS

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BEVERAGE RETAILERS

• Sweetwater Package • World Beverage VENDORS • Flower Arrangements: Natureʼs Elegance • Equipment: All Event Rentals • Sound: Barkhill Sound

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Road Race On Sunday morning, we invite you to participate in the Duluth Donut Dash 5K. At 7:40 a.m., Duluth Zumba® warms up the race participants with a light exercise routine. At 8:00 a.m., the race starts with runners winding through historic Duluth.

At the end of the race, participants receive a complimentary donut and coffee, courtesy of Dunkin Donuts on Buford Hwy, Duluth. The Festival also provides water and energy snacks.

The Duluth Donut Dash 5k is an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event and is certified by USA Track & Field (USATF).

Proceeds from the Duluth Donut Dash are donated to the Methodist Children’s Home, which works with children in Foster care across North

Georgia. Learn more about the race, events, the beneficiary, and our sponsors by visiting duluthdonutdash5k.org Registration Fees: $30 until September 16, then $35 until September 24, and $40 on September 30 (the day of the race).

Important: To guarantee that you get a T-shirt, you must pre-register. To pre-register online, go to the Festival website: www.duluthfallfestival. org/5k-road-race.html.

MaJOR ROad RaCE SPOnSORS CORNERSTONE: District at Duluth

PLATINUM: Gwinnett Medical Center - Duluth

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GOLD: The Whitlock Group Dunkin Donuts Matt Reeves for State Senate Brooks Coleman Rotary Club of Duluth

Rock, Paper Scissors Printing Trade Company

2017 www.DuluthFallFestival.org

35th Annual

Arts & Crafts More than 250 artists and crafts persons will have booths at the Duluth Fall Festival. vendors offer a variety of handmade and hand-decorated merchandise. the booths feature everything from paintings and photographs, wood crafts, pottery and glassware, furniture, floral arrangements to decorative accessories, baskets, clothing (for adults, children, dolls and dogs!), jewelry, candles, soap and more.

VISIT OUR BOOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAY AT THE DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! N

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A variety of kid-friendly woven sculptures

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OCT. 19TH 5-9pm

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2017 www.DuluthFallFestival.org

35th Annual

2017 Duluth Fall Festival Committee Chairpersons 2017 FESTIVAL CO-CHAIRPERSONS Annette McIntosh Kelly Kelkenberg 2018 FESTIVAL CO-CHAIRPERSONS Crystal Huntzinger Jerry Bignotti ARTS & CRAFTS Kathy Mumme Danny & Diane Williams CARNIVAL Gold Medal Shows Wayne Herman Carolyn Herbig CHRISTMAS PARTY Cheri Lawson Beth Ann Woodruff CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Greg Whitlock CITY OF DULUTH LIAISON Crystal Huntzinger CLEANUP Kathie Herman Don Tew COMMUNITY LUNCH (FRIDAY OF FESTIVAL) Beth Bell (Food) Alexis Nash (Decorations) Gwinnett Daily Post Presents:

CONCERT Kay Montgomery CONCESSION STAND Crystal Huntzinger Rich & Donna Daluga Annette McIntosh DECORATIONS Mike & Gina Ringham Decorations Auction Brooks Coleman DIRECTORY Laura and Emily Heck Mark Williams Kathryn Willis Alana Moss Cherie Pritchard DULUTH ART WEEK LIAISONS Nancy Harris Jean Harrivel EMCEES Brooks Coleman Jerry Bignotti Johnny Phelps Nancy Harris ENTERTAINMENT Festival center Stage: Laura Godfrey Michael Hopkins

Parsons Alley Stage: Scot Femmer Michael Robbins FESTIVAL NIGHT OUT Judy McCorkle FIRST AID Cheryl MacMillan FOOD VENDORS Mell Robinson Danielle Maynard Annette McIntosh GENERAL STORE Janet Greenwald Melanie Sheldon GOLF CARTS Tim Perry INFORMATION, LOST & FOUND Glen Faulkner Bryan Johnson KIDS’ KORNER Ralph Mumme LAYOUT OF FESTIVAL Ralph Mumme Danny Williams Danielle Maynard (map) MAN’S CORNER Greg Pritchard

MEMBERSHIP/I-VOLUNTEER Alana Moss NAME TAGS Denise Montroy NEWSPAPER INSERTS Alana Moss Kathryn Willis OPENING CEREMONY/GRAND MARSHAL Kay Montgomery Nancy Harris Linda Storey OPERATIONS Wayne Herman PARADE Debbie Bush convertibles: Joyce McIntosh Monitors: Tim & Denise Montroy Posters: Kay Montgomery PARKING Andrew Robinson Ed Welborn PHOTOGRAPHY Mary Buck PUBLICITY Kathryn Willis

REFRESHMENTS (MONTHLY MEETINGS) Jean Harrivel Gretchen Staley ROAD RACE Diann Tyrrell Greg Whitlock Randy Sutt Gary Jenkins (coordinator) SHUTDOWN FESTIVAL Kelly & Kim Kelkenberg SHUTTLE SERVICE John Martin SIGN INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Jim Hall Kelly Kelkenberg SILENT AUCTION Beth & Herb Hoffman SOCIAL MEDIA Website: Alana Moss/ Kay Montgomery Facebook: Wayne Herman/Kay Montgomery instagram/twitter: Danielle Maynard SOUND PRODUCTION Festival center Stage: Earl Griffith Mark Wettlaufer Parsons Alley Stage: Alan Kirkland Michael Robbins

IT’s TIme fOr a NIGHT OUT IN DULUTH!

SPONSORSHIP Cherie & Greg Pritchard Kathy Orcutt (Sponsor Booths) Kathryn Willis SUNSHINE Jean Harrivel T–SHIRTS Kim Craig Kathy Orcutt TASTE OF DULUTH Alexis Nash Shannon Brabner TELEPHONE Wayne Herman TRAFFIC & SECURITY Jim Dugan VENDOR ASSISTANCE (UNLOAD/ LOAD) Steve Lynn VENDOR CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Emily MacKenzie Billy Jones Jim Dugan ZONE COORDINATORS Adam Davidson Deb Schmid DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL, INC. President – Kathryn Willis Secretary – Alana Moss Treasurer – John Martin

“Changing Lives in the Name of Christ”

3208 Duluth Hwy 120 • 770.476.3776 • www.duluthumc.org

Join us for worship on the Town Green at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 1st.

Come see us at the Funnel Cake Booth!

All of our profits go to Youth Missions Outreach.

Thursday, October 19 • 5pm – 9pm Infinite Energy Forum 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth

parTIcIpaTING resTaUraNTs

Live Cooking Demos

GIFT BAG Giveaways

& MORE!

Rico’s World Kitchen · Restaurant 475 · Friend’s American Grill · The Brunch Apothecary · Luciano’s Ristorante Italiano · Frontera Mex-Mex Grill · Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ · Ted’s Montana Grill · Graft Restaurant · Proof of the Pudding · Nothing Bundt Cakes Tickets & more at:

prOUD spONsOrs:

Wednesday Evening Programs:

• Traditional Worship:

• Dinner at 5 p.m. with Bible Studies and Ministries

• Contemporary Worship in the Hinton Hall: 9:30 a.m.

• Foundations of Faith (for kids ages 4 - 5th grade): 6:00 p.m.

• Children’s Worship (grades K-3):

• Youth Group Bible Study: 6:00 p.m.

9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m. in the Youth Center

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• Childcare provided during all services.

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Sunday Worship Services:

• Sunday Night Youth: 5:30 p.m.

in the Youth Center

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for Children, Youth and Adults until 7:00 p.m.

• Parents Fellowship Group: 6:00 p.m.

• Adult Bible Study Classes: 6:00 p.m.

• Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 p.m.

Special Thanks From

The Duluth Fall Festival!

The Duluth Fall Festival Committee would like to thank the City of Duluth and the many individuals, companies, schools, churches, and civic organizations, for their support of the Duluth Fall Festival. We especially recognize the following who have contributed so much, in many different ways.

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Gabie’s Great Adventure

October 7

October 18 - 19

at Arena

at Theater

Champions of Magic

Gwinnett Daily Post “Good Taste Atlanta”

October 8

“The Kidzz Tour”

October 19

at Hudgens

at Forum

Artrageous

Halsey

October 10

October 19

at Theater

at Arena

Gorillaz

October 11

Atlanta Gladiators vs.

Florida Everblades October 20 - 21

at Theater

at Arena

Sugarloaf Ballet Company

Arete Scholars “Nashville Hitmakers”

“Beauty & the Beast”

October 14 - 15 at Arena

October 21 at Theater

Special Thanks

for our 2017-2018 Festival Directory

Laura & Emily Heck — Heck Design Group Mark Williams — Printing Trade Company

OUR TOP LEVEL SPONSORS District at Duluth Dreamland BBQ Gwinnett Community Bank Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth Russ & Melanie Sheldon SCANA Energy — Simone McKinney Suzanna’s Kitchen — Barbara Howard Superior Plumbing

OUR MEDIA PARTNERS

Gwinnett Daily Post — Mary London 104.7 The Fish Atlanta Journal/Constitution News/Talk 95.5 & AM750 WSB

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

All Event Rentals — Dana White Andersen, Tate, & Carr, P.C. — Matt Reeves Atlanta Ad Graphics — Tammy Dills & Cindi Dowdle City of Duluth — Mayor, Council, and Employees Corporate Expressions — Andy & Carolyn Kite Clearbuilt Technologies — Kerry Wolfe & Neal Berry Duluth Fine Wine & Spirits — Bernard & Sharon Robertson Eddie Owen — Red Clay Music Foundry Fontis Water — Mary Raugh Georgia Power Georgia State Representative Brooks Coleman “The Voice of the Festival” Georgia State Senator David Shafer Gwinnett Community Bank and Employees Howard Brothers Hardware — John & Doug Howard JRM Management Company Lucile Walker McClellan & Associates CPA — Warren McClellan Payne-Corley House — Mike & Krista Ganley Printing Trade Company — Mark Williams Signs by Tomorrow — Mike & Eve Johnson Taste of Duluth Restaurants and Beverage Retailers Walter Reeves — The Georgia Gardener All Entertainers & Parade Participants All Festival Newspaper Advertisers All Silent Auction Donors Our more than 375 Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors

2017 CO-CHAIRPERSONS Kelly Kelkenberg & Annette McIntosh

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Jerry Bignotti & Crystal Huntzinger

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2017 www.DuluthFallFestival.org

35th Annual

Gold Medal Carnival Thursday & Friday 6:00-10:00 Plus all during the Festival

TWO BIG DAYS! Saturday, Sept. 30th

35th Annual

Booths Festival Parade (some roads closed) Opening Ceremony Entertainment

9:00-7:00 10:00 11:30 12:30-6:30

Sunday, Oct. 1st Duluth Town Green, 3151 Main Street, Downtown Duluth Saturday and Sunday • September 30th & October 1st, 2017 • Free Admission!

As a member of this community, it gives us great pleasure to once again support this event as its Entertainment Sponsor. For all of these years, Gwinnett Community Bank has watched the Duluth Fall Festival grow into one of the largest & most successful annual events of its kind. Community is so important to us that we proudly made it a part of our name. Come be a part of the celebration that honors the truly important things in life ... your family, your friends and your hometown!

Road Race Booths Worship on the Green Entertainment

8:00 9:00-5:00 10:00 12:00-5:00

FREE SHUTTLES

from DULUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL MASON ELEMENTARY CHATTAHOOCHEE ELEMENTARY

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The Duluth Fall Festival Committee would like to thank GWINNETT COMMUNITY BANK for always sponsoring our schedule page and for being OUR TOP SPONSOR through the years.

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For More Information: www.duluthfallfestival.org