Despite rain delay, fans line up for Randy Houser concert at Celebrate Anderson, see photos

Alex Hicks Jr., Greenville News
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Alana Poulin, 23, and Aliyah Richey, 13, both of Anderson, did not let the rain stop them from seeing country music star Randy Houser at the Celebrate Anderson event on Saturday night.

"He sings great music and sings about God," Poulin said. "I would run around the house and listen to his music."

A weather delay moved the show's start back several hours, but both young women said it would not stop them from seeing the show.

Celebrate Anderson reached its 25th anniversary milestone over the weekend. On Aug 31-Sept. 1 the event held two big nights of entertainment along with vendors, food trucks, and fun for all ages. This is the Celebrate Anderson on Aug. 31. These are images from the first day of the event Aug. 31. Alana Poulin, 23, left, and Aliyah Richey, 15. said they came to see country star Randy Houser.

The gates were flooded with people waiting to enter the event. Rain moved into the area, and the event was pushed back several hours as guests returned to their cars.

Celebrate Anderson reached its 25th anniversary milestone over the weekend. On Aug 31-Sept. 1 the event held two big nights of entertainment along with vendors, food trucks, and fun for all ages. This is the Celebrate Anderson on Aug. 31. These are images from the first day of the event Aug. 31.
Celebrate Anderson reached its 25th anniversary milestone over the weekend. On Aug 31-Sept. 1 the event held two big nights of entertainment along with vendors, food trucks, and fun for all ages. This is the Celebrate Anderson on Aug. 31. These are images from the first day of the event Aug. 31.
Celebrate Anderson reached its 25th anniversary milestone over the weekend. On Aug 31-Sept. 1 the event held two big nights of entertainment along with vendors, food trucks, and fun for all ages. This is the Celebrate Anderson on Aug. 31. These are images from the first day of the event Aug. 31. Randy Houser on stage for the first night of the event.

After a few hours, the gates opened again, and guests returned to see the show. The group Happy Landing opened the show.

As country star Randy House took the stage, the crowd came to its feet.

Celebrate Anderson expecting 20,000

The Celebrate Anderson Festival is marking its 25th anniversary and will showcase national touring artist Ashley McBryde on Sunday, September 1.

Celebrate Anderson is a free community festival presented by Anderson County, hosted at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. This annual celebration features activities, children's rides, live music, food trucks, and a closing fireworks show for the entire community.

Concert gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Over the two-day weekend, 20,000 festival goers are expected.

Blankets and chairs are permitted; however, outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Attendees must bring ID and a debit or credit card to purchase food or alcohol.

What to know about parking and traffic?

Parking is free for all attendees.

However, due to the large turnout, traffic is expected to be significantly impacted.

People who wish to avoid traffic should note the expected congestion areas outlined on the Celebrate Anderson Concert Map.

Here is a rundown of preferred traffic routes for concert attendees and what roads to avoid for citizens not attending.

Traffic routes for concert attendees

  • Traffic on Civic Center Blvd traveling southeast should turn right onto Jim Ed Rice Parkway or Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

  • Traffic on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd traveling north should turn left onto David Lee Coffee Place.

  • Traffic on Woodcrest Drive traveling north should turn right onto Old County Farm Blvd. (LOT C)

  • Camson Road will be closed at the intersection of David Lee Coffee and Jim Ed Rice Pkwy.

  • Woodcrest Drive will be closed at Spring Park Drive.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd will be closed from Old Country Farm Circle to David Lee Coffee Place. The road closures are in place for pedestrian safety.

  • ADA Accessible parking is located behind the amphitheater UNTIL FULL. Vehicles will be required to display their ADA placard.

  • The main Entrance to the concert for all fans is on Camson Road.

  • Sponsor/ADA Accessible entrance to the concert is from Lot A.

Concert Bypass

  • Traffic on Civic Center Blvd traveling southeast should turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and proceed northeast to Clemson Blvd.

  • Traffic on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd traveling north should turn left onto Matthew Road and proceed to McGee Road.

  • Traffic on Woodcrest Drive should turn right onto Spring Park Drive and proceed to Whitehall Road.

Guests can secure tickets at www.andersonevents.com.

This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Fans line up for Randy Houser concert at Celebrate Anderson, see photos

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