Country music singer Josh Turner, who has sold more than 6 million records and been played 3.7 billion times worldwide, will headline the annual Soiree Festival this weekend.
The annual gala will be held in downtown Anderson on April 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Caroline Gaddis, Anderson community events manager, said attendees will be able to enjoy live performances on multiple stages: the McCoy Wright Main Stage at Carolina Wren Park, the Papa Bear Car Wash Stage on South Main, North Main The North Main Commons stage and the South Carolina School of the Arts are located on Courthouse Square.
Who is performing at the party?
Doug McCormick, a country music star from Patrick, South Carolina, will perform on the Papa Bear Car Wash Stage on April 26 at 7 p.m.
McCormick’s latest single “Good Beers Left” is available now on all music platforms.
On Doug McCormick’s official website, he expressed how important country music’s legacy is to him.
“The legacy of country music is important to me because if I think about that legacy being lost, I mean, it breaks my heart,” he said. major.
McCormick posted a photo on Instagram to promote his performance. “Anderson, SC, I’m here and looking forward to sharing the stage with Josh Turner and the crew,” he said.
Josh Turner, a country music singer from Hanna, South Carolina, will perform on the Papa Bear Car Wash Stage on April 26 at 7 p.m.
Turner has sold more than 6 million records, received 3.7 billion plays worldwide, and has become country radio’s most popular and memorable hitmaker, according to Nashville-based Universal Music Group.
His most popular songs include “Long Black Train”, “Why Don’t We Just Dance?” and your man.
The Downtown Anderson Instagram page shared a video of Turner expressing his excitement to be headlining the show and inviting people to join him.
Several artists will also perform, including Dogday Blue Jay and the Trenton Gilbert Country Band. Click here to view gala performance times.
Over 50 tents showcasing visual arts and crafts
According to Gaddis, the event will also feature a dedicated children’s area and a children’s kingdom to provide creative activities for children. “More than 50 tents display a variety of visual arts and crafts, as well as a variety of food vendors,” Gaddis said.
The best artist will receive a $2,000 prize. The Best of Show winner will receive $1,000, the Art runner-up will receive $400, the Craftsman runner-up will receive $400, and the Best of Booth winner will receive $250.
Matthew and Sarah Bradford, owners of Matty’s Patty’s, have been attending the party since the city of Anderson brought it back three years ago. “This year, our truck will be parked at Carolina Lane Park, right behind the McCoy Wright Stage,” Matthew Bradford said.
Bradford said festivals like the gala bring people from different backgrounds together. “The party is unlike anything we’ve ever attended,” Bradford said.
“The gala committee does a fantastic job, attracting artists and musicians from all over our region and including activities for the whole family,” he said.
“As Anderson’s friendliest burger, the evening is near and dear to our hearts,” Bradford said.
Matty’s Patty’s will be serving its signature Smashburger, topped with American cheese, grilled onions, No. 5 Burger Sauce, crispy fries, its famous giant cookie and a variety of ice-cold beverages.
Evening entertainment program
Friday, April 26
McCoy Wright Main Stage at Carolina Lane Park
4pm – LC Branch
6pm – Sincere experience
Papa Bear’s car wash station on South Main Road
6:30 PM – Doug McCormick
7:30pm – Josh Turner
North Main Commons
6 p.m.—Discussing blue jays
South Carolina Institute of Arts on Courthouse Square
6 p.m. – Trenton Gilbert Country Band
Saturday, April 27
McCoy Wright Main Stage at Carolina Lane Park
10am – Southwood School of Arts Chorus and Step
10:30 AM — Southwood Academy of the Arts High School Chamber Choir
11 a.m. – Calhoun School of the Arts Chorus
11:30 AM — Southwood Academy of the Arts High School Orchestra
Noon—New Outlook Primary School Strings
12:30 pm — TL Hanna High School Wearable Art
1pm – Nevitt Forest Team
1:30 PM — Faith Center Dancers
2 p.m.—Electronic City Dance Arts
2:30 pm — Flourishing Creative Art Studio
3pm – Exit dance studio
3:30 PM — Starr Elementary School Choir
4pm – Anderson Dance Academy
4:30 PM — Renzo Gracie Jijiutsi, Brazil
6 p.m. – Those guys
8 p.m.—Board Chairman
North Main Commons
Noon – Hammock Theory
2:30 PM — Soul Legal
5 pm—Hoto Mozambique
7:30pm – Marvin King comments
Papa Bear’s car wash station on South Main Road
10 a.m. – Talbot Black
11 a.m. – Sam Godfrey
Noon – Tailgate Homeboys
1 p.m.—according to taste
2pm – New Age Traveler
3 p.m. – Greenville Jazz Band
4 p.m. – Kyle Odetta
5pm – JD Hunter Project
6:30 PM—Revolver
8 p.m.—Stone Echo
South Carolina Institute of Arts on Courthouse Square
Noon – AU Jazz Group
1 p.m.—AU Golden Road
2 p.m. — AU Tim Blackwell Business Ensemble I
3pm – AU Band Friends
4pm – AU Tim Blackwell Business Ensemble II
5 p.m.—AU College Jazz Band
6pm – AU Greg Alewine Business Ensemble I
7 p.m. — AU Authenticity
Where can I park the car at the party?
- West Whitner Street Parking Lot
- Anderson County Courthouse
- Brackley station car park
- Church Street Heritage Square Car Park
- market street car park
- john street car park
- Generator parking lot
- First Baptist Church North Lot
- First Baptist Church South Lot
Attendees can view the parking map to see where designated parking areas for the gala are located.
Maps can help attendees find parking and navigate to event locations.
Travis Ross covers Anderson County for The Independent. Contact him via email: trose@gannett.com.
