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The festival kicks off with an out-of-this-world parade featuring bands, floats, performers, police cars, and more. Prizes are awarded to floats and participants in a variety of categories.
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The parade ends in Town Center Park where nearly 200 vendors and exhibitors offer a variety of hand-crafted items and delicious delights. Festival exhibitors include artists, craftspeople, and yummy food vendors. will also enjoy hours of performing talent throughout the weekend! Dance groups, acrobats, solo artists, bands, and other groups with diverse backgrounds will be featured on the Town Center Stage and throughout the park.
It’s a community celebration of cosmic proportions! us in Town Center Park September 17 and 18 the 38th annual Suwanee Fest – an entire weekend of shopping, arts, entertainment, food, and more!
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Many free activities for children are offered in the Family Fun Zone, a.k.a. Mission Control. Young visitors can complete the astronaut training course, knock down aliens, and catch falling stars, among other galactic feats. Rides and inflatables are also available throughout the park.
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ARTS & CRAFTS A Measure of Clay, Richard Shivers Pottery ................. R 01 A New Chapter Art, LLC ................................................. R 40 Achieve Make Believe .................................................... B 34 African Lady Foods ......................................................... B 29 Anne Bradham Fine Art R 02 Aprons by Bakers P 17 Arnie’s Beercap Art R 35 B&B Enterprises G 41 B&K Jewelry Y 07 Bella’s Journi Y 06 Birdiedoodles B 04 Bubble Squad Entertainment G 45 Caroline Rae Designs R 03 Chancey Doster Pottery B 27 Clean Stitches Embroidery B 19, B 20 Coal Mountain Panjo R 04 Coonhound Hollow Mercantile P 18 Crafty Cookie Crafts R 09 Crafty Creations B 42 Creative Stuff n Things Y 21 Cupcakes by Lisa, LLC R 05 D & E Fabric Creations, LLC G 05 DALU Mode R 10 EM Local .................................................................Y 08, Y 09 Four Little Bubbles ................................................B 38, B 39 Frik & Frak Foods ............................................................. G 40 Full Circle Candles .......................................................... R 06 Gardens of Honey R 11, R 12 Gene Brighton B 26 Gym Babe Apparel, LLC Y 10 Hanndmade Decorum R 36 Happy Hound Bakeshop ................................................ Y 24 Higher Than The Sky Embroidery Designs R 19 Hollywoof Styles Y 15 Home Fields, Inc. R 33 Hong Ware P 08 Hosanna Grace Studio R 27 I’m Hooked G 25 Imperial Gems B 31 Ivy Mist Candles B 35, B 36 Jody DeWeese B 48 Justine Dahl G 17 Kara’s Greek ..................................................................... P 07 Kathy Lohr Designs B 03 Lazy Goat Produce R 23 Macks Beads G 08 Maeday Gourmet Sauces and Rubs R 25 Marvelous Moosey Adventures G 18 McKinnon’s Cocktails R 15 Mom & Me Hand Stamped B 37 Moonbeam and Whimsy B 47 Nancy’s Pottery G 13 Nectar of the Vine B 28 Painted Expressions Face Paint And Henna ................ G 32 Palmer Woodworks B 41 Petreaux’s Gourmet Hot Sauce B 46 Pop’s Shop R 14 Portabakes Cakes and Confections P 10 Pottery by Cyn G 13A Prana Harmony P 19 Project Good Dogs Y 20 Pure Bliss Organics G 23 SUWANEE’S TOWN CENTER PARK BigParkerLawrenceville-SuwaneeRd.TownCenterAve.PURPLESplashBLUEGREENwaysHarvestFarmYELLOWREDCabooseCity HallVendorIce SHUTTLEDropO Vendor Booth TreeLight WaterPoleDrainBeerPickandUpParkingVendor Ippolito's Ippolito's Behind BufordBehindHwy. A A CB D E GF VolunteerHTentManBoothCity GamesRidesCaveandStage GamesRidesand Y24 Y23 Y1 Y9 Y10 Y17 Y13 Y30 R41 R35 R34 R1 R2 R6 R3 R5 R7 R9 R10 R13 R14 R15 R16 R21 R22 R23 R24 R27 B15 B45 B43 B42 B46 B47 P B G Y R B48 B9 B10 B7 13B8 23 P1 P1 P4 P5 P8 G4G1 G5 G10 G11 G12 G14 G15 G30 G32 G17 G18 G19 G20 24 26 12 Restrooms 1 ATM ATM ATM R28 B3 B4 B6 B5 $ $ $ TownCenterAve. P22 P16 P15 P10 B39 B40 B37 B24 G45 B49 B50 PET SHADE Police B14 B11 B36 BOLDY GO WHERE MANY HAVE GONE BEFORE 46
Railhookz G 19 Rugged Axe Throwing Co. B 49 Sandy Candy G 33 Simple and Pure Natural Products R 07 Slothulu Studios............................................................... Y 11 Southern Addiction Decor P 12, P 13 Southern Essentials B 06 Stones To Wear B 05 Stuck with You G 01 SunHeist Eyewear ............................................................ R 32 Swinehearts Chattahoochee Gold Sauce Y 30 TagUrIt Creations G 02 That Soap Place R 20 The Blue Ridge Nursery R 13 The Bruce’s Eye View G 09, G 10 The Imperfect Quilter B 25 The Purple Daisy R 24 The Quesnell Group, LLC B 21, B 22 The Retro Flamingo Y 12, Y 13 The SandArt Cart G 20 Tina’s Tie Dye ................................................................... B 30 Topped, Wrapped, Covered, and Tossed, LLC G 07 Treebok Pets Y 17 Turtle Cove Studios R 29 Tutu Cutesy Boutique R 41 Tyson’s Craft Spot ............................................................ P 20 Unique Boutique G 24 Unique Magnetic Jewelry G 03, G 04 Vintage Praise Designs R 28 Volcanica Coffee R 21, R 22 W.A. Hill Designs Y 26 Wood Craft Toys ...................................................G 14, G 15 Woodie’s G 16 Yellow Rock Farm R 39 Yuki Takahashi G 06 FOOD VENDORS Azucar Cuban Cuisine 8 Branch House Tavern 7 Cobachi C.R.E.A.M., LLC 16 Dad’s Seasonings ............................................................ G 42 Dippin Dots B, G Flavor Rich Food Truck 12 Henry’s Concessions 1 Hobie Pop Kettle Corn 24 King of Pops, Suwanee ......................................................... C Lemonade Mixology 25 Mangos 20 Heartbeet Juices 18 My’s Vietnamese Food Mobile 11 Operation Mini Donuts 6 Pico’s Hot Dogs.................................................................... 23 Rita’s Italian Ice & Custard 17, G 44 Southern Grace 5 Sweet Chimney Bakery 19 Sweetacular Treats, LLC 21 The Mad Greek ...................................................................... 4 Wilkes Concessions 9 Yaardie Eats 10 NONPROFITS Geekspace Gwinnett ...................................................... Y 04 Big T’Do Winner, Girl Scouts Y 05 Global Thrombosis Forum G 39 Great Adventure Missions Y 18, Y 19 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Y 22, Y 23 Gwinnett County Public Library Y 01 Gwinnett County Public Schools Y 03 Humane Society of the United States, GA Y 14 Ignite Robotics G 27 Imago Dei Church G 28 North Gwinnett Co-Op P 11 Pippi’s Place Pet Rescue Y 16 Second Chance Greyhounds R 18 Student Docs for Shocks G 26 Suwanee Arts Center ...................................................... R 16 Suwanee Creek Chapter DAR R 17 Suwanee First United Methodist Church B 40 The Gideons International ............................................. Y 02 SPONSORS THRIVE | Coworking B 13, B 14 Suwanee Magazine B 11, B 12 Southeast Medical Group B 9, B 10 Kennon Heating & Air B 32, B 33 Quantum National Bank B 15, B 16 Road Atlanta .......................................................... B 44, B 45 True Source Family Chiropractic P 05, P 06 Northeast Georgia Health System R 37, R 38 Solis Reynolds Place .............................................P 03, P 04 5 AM Vinyl P 21, P 22 Free Chapel B 23, B 24 Purifi IV ................................................................... R 30, R 31 AKA Tree Serivce P 14 AlignLife of Sugar Hill R 26 Atlanta Extreme Volleyball Club Y 28 Atlanta Falcons P 16 Atlanta Gladiators B 07, B 08 Bath Planet & Guttergard South Y 25 Capital Vacations G 22 Comparion Inurance Agency (Liberty Mutual) G 43 Dippin Dots G Friday Health Plans G 35 Hayloft Cottages B 43 Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of Atlanta G 21 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice R 34 Kelly Kim Team ................................................................. P 15 LeafFilter North, LLC B 18 Level Minds CBD G 12 Mistubishi Electric Trane HVAC ..................................... G 11 Notre Dame Academy Y 29 Puppy Haven Johns Creek Pet Shade Renasant Bank ................................................................. Y 27 Rugby ATL G 38 Smile Doctors DBA Serinity Orthodontics G 37 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company B 17 StillFire Brewing Man Cave Walmart Health P 01 Wyndham Vacation Ownership P 02 47
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African Lady Foods Booth #B 29
Arnie’s Beer Cap Art Booth #R 35
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From crafts to fine art, wood and metalworking to gourmet food, Explore over 200 artisans throughout Town Center Park.
Blue Ridge Nursery Booth #R 13
May the Shopping Be With You.
African Lady Foods creates authentic Liberian-inspired bread mixes, spicy hot pepper sauces, and seasonings from fresh, all-natural ingredients. Spice up your weeknight favorite with Spicy Hot & Smoked Herring Seasoning Salts, go for something exotic with Banana Rice Bread mix, or try their famous mouthwatering caramelized Shortbread Biscuit mix (perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!). Not sure how to use these fabulous products? Check out the recipes at AfricanLadyFoods.com.
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Who knew a bunch of discarded beer caps and reclaimed wood could create such amazing art? Arnie’s Beer Cap Art began on a whim in 2016 and has since grown into a life of its own. Unbottling his own creativity, the artist strives to create new works while still keeping up with his classic designs, as well as completing custom pieces. Stop by Arnie’s booth at Suwanee Fest and say hi, maybe bring him a beer.
Succulents, violets, and cacti, oh my! Blue Ridge Nursery is dedicated to the propagation and growth of an assortment of interesting and often rare or exotic plants. Flora is hand-potted with care and love to make certain plants live a healthy and fruitful life. Blue Ridge Nursery also offers handmade macrames, concrete pots, and wood crafts.
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Cocktails Booth
In 1999, Minna Hong sustained a spinal cord injury from a car accident that left her a widow and a wheelchair-bound single mother. Refusing to be slowed, she began working at Shepherd Center, where she was awarded Hospital Hero by the Georgia Healthcare Association for her work as a Peer Support Manager. Minna then retired to pursue her passions: disability advocacy and creating art. Her goal is to infuse the two in various mediums of artistic expressions. A self-described “serious curious dabbler,” Minna creates beautiful handmade pottery with a whimsical twist.
Do you ever find yourself tailgating, camping, on a boat, or some other activity where it was just easier to grab something boring in a can – when what you really wanted was a cocktail?
Enter McKinnon’s Cocktails: all the necessary ingredients to make an infused craft cocktail in a Mason jar. Just add your favorite spirit to the dehydrated ingredients in the jar and chill in the fridge for three days. Each batch makes up to eight drinks to help you either be the most popular person at the tailgate/campsite/cove, or the funnest.
McKinnon’s Cocktails Booth #R 15
Have you ever had blue hoof moments in your life? Those times when you feel different from everyone else? Meet Marvelous Moosey: a moose with blue hooves. Other moose made fun of his hooves, but his friend, Winston the Owl, teaches Marvelous Moosey to be himself and proud of his uniqueness. You can meet a soft, plush Marvelous Moose – along with his creators, Dawn and Steve –at Suwanee Fest, where they will also be selling his children’s book and other marvelous accessories.
Accessorize your deck sides! Railhookz is an innovative line of patented universal, adjustable clamps that will allow users to attach umbrellas, bird feeders, hanging baskets, etc. to wood, metal or solid plastic decks, balconies, docks – whatever outdoor living space you want to enhance! Each metal hook is cut, bent, and welded in-house. Come see Railhookz at Suwanee Fest for the best quality selection of clamp-on deck hangers and accessories.
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McKinnon’s #R 15 Marvelous Moosey Adventures Booth #G 18 49
Craig Meyer has traversed all four corners of the entertainment industry, making strong impressions in theatre, film, television and music. With a striking resemblance and uncanny ability to sound like the rock and roll legend, Meyer was persuaded to expand his repertoire and began impersonating Sir Elton John. Today, he is considered to be the best Elton John tribute artist in the market. This spectacular musical journey celebrates the decades of chart-topping hits by the Rocket Man, including Benny and the Jets, Philadelphia Freedom, Crocodile Rock, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Candle in the Wind. A celebration of the character, costumes, and charisma of the famed pianist and singer, Meyer’s fully produced show has captivated audiences throughout the world.
Dominik Dandar
An active musician for over half his life, Dominik performs a variety of genres from classic rock to modern pop hits on both the guitar and piano. You might remember this Suwanee resident and his high-energy style from Summer Porch Jam in June! Distinct Grace 3:30pm
The Elton John Tribute starring Craig Meyer 5:30pm
Dalby Biehl 2:15pm
1:00pm Jason “Stat” Stephens is a multifaceted artist and an 11-time award nominee and a three-time award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and engineer. Known for his unique ear and sound, Jason has become one of the most sought out audio engineers in the indie market.
HEADLINER Remember When Rock Was Young
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Fifteen-year-old Dalby Biehl writes and performs her own music that is equally relatable to your youngest sibling and your favorite grandparent. Dalby’s goal is to connect to people through music whether “it’s standing up for social justice, connecting to someone in a dark place, or just giving someone a song to scream in the car.”
The World Class Taekwondo Demonstration Team was founded in 2021 by three international competition champion grandmasters who teach traditional Taekwondo with the sole purpose of sharing the sport with as many people as possible and upholding its values.
Jason Stephens
World Class Taekwondo
Entertaining and inspiring audiences all over Atlanta and the Southeast for the past four years, The Stayin’ Alive Crew dance team consists of dancers ages 50 and up. This non-profit group performs all styles of dance (but hip hop is their favorite!) and promises to bring a smile to your face as they demonstrate that age is just a number!
Suwanee Fest favorite Distinct Grace delivers high-energy rock and roll shows with lots of crowd participation. The band has played their portfolio of cover songs and music from their four studio albums professionally across the Southeast for over ten years.
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3:00pm The guys of Future Failure aren’t rock stars, but on any given Thursday, you can find them pretending to be. Born out of a desire for some post-pandemic fun, the guys got together and started banging out cover tunes that simply made them happy.
Moksha is an Indian fusion dance troupe that mixes a variety of styles into their performances, including Bollywood, folk, classical, and hip hop, as they aim to represent the various sub-cultures and regions of India.
Dance Arts Centre 1:00pm
Nicholas Williams is a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller dedicated to “playing it forward” by preserving the songs and styles that have shaped our country: ragtime, Piedmont blues, traditional folk, old time, and early country. He has spent the last 15 years touring the US, the UK, Western Europe, and Australia, blending the roots music spectrum in his own style.
Future Failure
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Suwanee dance studio Dance Arts Centre is home to a prestigious competitive program with numerous national titles. Their competitive dancers train in various styles of dance, such as jazz, contemporary, lyrical, open, musical theatre, acrobatics, tap, and hip hop.
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HEADLINER Nicholas Williams 4:00pm
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Atlanta Chinese Dance Company
Moksha Dance
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At nearly 100 dancers strong, the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company educates and entertains audiences about Chinese dance, history, and culture. The dance company helped showcase Atlanta to the world when it performed in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
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Blast off into Suwanee Fest weekend with the annual Suwanee Fest Parade! The parade rolls down Main Street on Saturday, September 17 at 9:00 am, traveling along Suwanee Dam to Buford Highway, passing in front of the judges’ station at Town Center Park. Have an out-of-this-world idea for a parade entry? Get your group together, decorate a float/boat, dress up, and/or prepare a 60 second performance for your chance to win a prize. Cash prizes are available for best use of theme, most entertaining, best costumes, and other categories. Register at SuwaneeFest.com! SEPTEMBER 9:00AM
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Nicole has been a THRIVE member for more than a year now, recently upgrading to her own private office (complete with a bookshelf built by her dad). More importantly, though, Nicole found a community.
THRIVE is also committed to being a good neighbor and civic partner, acting as an economic engine driving business to nearby retailers and creating remote workhubs for area enterprises. And with the launch of THRIVE | Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that went live last month, the company is making purpose-driven philanthropy the heart and soul of its business. The THRIVE | Initiative app is a microdonation platform that rounds up debit or credit card purchases to the nearest dollar, then donates that leftover change to a locally participating charity. Call it conscious commerce, turning every grocery run or gas-tank fill up into an act of “Peoplekindness.are hard-wired to help one another, it’s just in our nature,” says THRIVE Chief Revenue Officer and Initiative Co-founder Chris Smith. “But folks are often at a loss as to how they can help, especially if they’re on a budget. And we envision businesses getting involved, too, matching their employees’ contributions, adding mission and purpose to their bottom lines. The THRIVE | Initiative makes giving back safe and simple — it brings technology, philanthropy and community together in a profoundly powerful way.”
It all came down to a gluten-free bakery.
FindING YOUR TRIBE AND THRIVING
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“I worked for the same company for 13 years. It felt like my family — we were very close,” she says. “And what I love about THRIVE is you still get to have a work family without working for a company, just being an entrepreneur. It’s really awesome. I love it.”
Nicole Comis had just relocated from Chicago to the Atlanta area, opening the next chapter in her life. She had been a mortgage broker, working in a tight-knit environment with an inspirational boss, but was launching a new career as a professional certified coach. She was determined to stay in her new city but there was one problem: She was a stranger there.
“We do quarterly adventures, too. Like hang gliding, ax throwing, hiking,” says Ramon. “Talk about experience, talk about connection. I don’t care if you’ve never talked to somebody before — if you go hang gliding together, you’re friends; it’s as simple as that. That’s magic, we get it. We’re not focused on cramming people into offices.
Coworking can be such a commodity-type offering if you let it be.”
“I worked from home and I didn't know anybody in the area,” she says. “It was really challenging.”
Enter the gluten-free bakery, which happened to be next door to a THRIVE | Coworking location. “Oh, that place looks cool,” she thought.
It’s no accident Nicole found her tribe at THRIVE: The fast-growing company has made workplace culture and community involvement cornerstones of its operation. Always established in vibrant, walkable neighborhoods like Downtown Suwanee, THRIVE goes beyond just stylish décor and bountiful snacks and drinks, promoting a very mindful gameplan for encouraging interaction and collaboration. Monthly catered breakfasts and lunches, as well as happy hours, have become must-attend activities for members.
“We offer really cool events, not just like, hey, come to the conference room and learn how to market your business better and we’ll give you some bagels,” says THRIVE Co-founder and CEO Ramon Gonzalez. “We’re getting the music going, serving the drinks, we have the bartender. We’re hanging out, talking, having a good time, regularly, with the people who are here, helping them to get connected to one another. Sounds soft and fluffy, but man those things matter, big time.” And taking it even a step further, THRIVE schedules a lineup of extracurricular outings.
