Where to park, preferred traffic routes for Celebrate Anderson Festival; music, fireworks
The Celebrate Anderson Festival is marking its 25th anniversary and will showcase national touring artists Randy Houser on Saturday, August 31, and 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 on both nights.
According to Liv DuBro of Kelley Collective, a public relations firm, more than 10,000 people attended Celebrate Anderson last year.
"This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Celebrate Anderson Festival, and we anticipate that it will attract 20,000 attendees," DuBro said. "We know from previous data that guests come from throughout the Carolinas and Georgia to attend this event."
The festival will showcase national touring artists Houser on Saturday, August 31, and McBryde on Sunday, September 1.
Madeline Edwards will open for McBryde. The California-born and Texas-raised country music artist incorporates jazz, soul, gospel, and country tunes into her performances. Edwards released her latest EP, "Crashlanded," in October 2022 with Warner Music of Nashville.
Celebrate Anderson concert tickets
Event organizers expect both concerts to reach capacity and encourage fans to get tickets early. Guests can secure tickets at www.andersonevents.com.
Guests must secure a free ticket to enter the concert, which they can get online—reserve tickets at www.AndersonEvents.com. Blankets and chairs are permitted; however, outside food and drinks are not allowed.
The complete list of venue rules can also be found at www.andersonevents.com. 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.
This article originally appeared on Anderson Independent Mail: Celebrate Anderson with Randy Houser, Ashley McBryde; traffic routes
