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Goodie Bag Fillers

 

I am so very excited that Enjoy Yourself Events has been invited back to coordinate the special events which take place during 2008's Sweet Auburn Festival in Atlanta.  We are getting an early start this time around because of the geographical expansion of next year's event.  E.Y.E. will be coordinating the (pre) VIP/Media Reception & (post) Awards & Recognition Luncheon(www.sweetauburn.com/springfest2008 ).  If any of you would like to donate (your) company tote bags and/or products for filling, please let me know what you are able to offer.   500-1000 guests are expected to attend.  Previous celebrity attendees have included: Cathy Hughes, CeeCee Michaela, Elizabeth Omilami, Thomas Hyde III, Kelly Rowland and a host of others.   Door prizes (such as Gift Certificates, Event Passes, Gift Baskets, etc) would also be great.  Any amounts of product will be greatly appreciated.  Attendees, vendors & sponsors come from all over the world, so your business does not have to be Atlanta-based.  This is an opportunity for great exposure.  Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 404-274-8812.    
 
 Here is some info about the event:
 

Sweet Auburn Springfest 2008 Expands
From Tyler Perry Studios to Centennial Olympic Park

 

As many as half million people are expected to attend Sweet Auburn Springfest 2008.  Spingfest is known as "the Grandest Festival of the Year on the Greatest Street on the Planet." Staged on historic Auburn Avenue, the even runs Friday through Sunday and includes many exciting venues and attractions.

In addition to traditional festival offerings, the Spirit of Sweet Auburn will highlight world cultures this year with such attractions as "Taste of the World," which includes foods from the seven Continents, and an International Film Festival featuring African-American, American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Indian and African films.

Also expanding in 2008 is the Classic Car and Bike Show: Cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles featured, with trophies awarded to three winners in each category; Business and Technology Expo: Goods and services offered to business owners and home office workers plus a Youth Entrepreneur Showcase to spotlight youth up to age 19 and the products and services they offer.

Returning activities include the Arts and Literature Market, the Dream Home Showcase,NBA Nation, with a chance to meet pro players,  the Largest Outdoors Health & Fitness Fair and the Fantastic Family Fun Zone.

Also featured will be the Just For Women's Expo, 10 Stages of Continuous Entertainment, Street Performers, and the $2 for 2 Campaign to raise money for Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless and Sweet Auburn Springfest 2008. This festival is a shot in the arm for businesses in the district and it's an opportunity for our institutions to showcase what they do.

The Festival concludes with the Legends, Heroes and Heroines Awards Lunch when we honor people who exemplify, manifest and live the spirit of Sweet Auburn,  They also serve as the festival Honorary Co-Chairs.

The 2008 festival will expand to a two-mile radius and include Centennial Olympic Park. "We want people to know that Luckie Street is an extension of Auburn Avenue, We want to make people aware it's all connected."


 
Elaina M. Jorge
Special Event & Travel Coordinator 
ENJOY YOURSELF EVENTS, LLC
www.EnjoyYourselfEvents.biz