Join us for the 3rd annual Athens Grease Festival on September 27, 2014 in Downtown Athens, Alabama. Spirit of Athens is organizing this community event to celebrate all things fried and the greek origin of our city's name. For more information, email Spirit of Athens at spiritofathens@att.net or call 256.232.9040.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Just another day for these greasers!
Diane continues to make calls and visits to potential sponsors. To date the sponsors include Advanced Concepts, Athena League, Athens Gas Department, Athens News Courier, Athens State University, Charter Communications, Dental Associates of Athens, Hand Arendall LLC, HealthSource, LouAna Oil, Ming Enterprises, Morell Engineering, and Pepsi Cola.
Tiffany is working with area organizations to create a fun, kids area. So far children's activities include giant double slide, dunking booth, train rides, storytime and more.
Allison's committee is over the event site, placing vendors, coordinating with security, meeting electrical needs, etc.
Amanda Romine, food vendor chair, is mailing out applications! Our food vendors are the stars of the event, and she is going to make sure we have a diverse selection of fried fare. Her committee is also working on coordinating the tasting contest. Food vendors and downtown restaurants can compete for "best fried vegetable," "best fried meat," "best fried dessert," and "most outrageous." We are anxious to see what our vendors bring to the table.
This year, we are proud to showcase local talent as well as The Park Band, presented by Ming Enterprises, for an evening concert. We hope that attendees will wear their togas to the largest toga party in North Alabama!!
Stay tuned for more updates! It's gonna be a great time.
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Wow,this festival sounds like great fun...I read about it in the Huntsville Times. I have encouraged several crafts people I know to apply for the Southern Crafts spots. what type of craft vendors are you most interested in?
ReplyDeleteWow,this festival sounds like great fun...I read about it in the Huntsville Times. I have encouraged several crafts people I know to apply for the Southern Crafts spots. what type of craft vendors are you most interested in?
ReplyDeleteWe would like to feature artisans (pottery, metal art - if made by vendor, quilts,and other handmade items. Checks will not be cashed until the committee reviews the applications and the vendor is selected to participate in the event.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your interest. For more information, send an email to mdriskell@madison.k12.al.us