BUSKING

Welcome to the Suwanee Arts Festival!  

PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS FOR THE SUWANEE ARTS FESTIVAL, HELD APRIL 2025 -- THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION FOR SUWANEEFEST, WHICH IS HELD IN SEPTEMBER 2025.  

A high note of the Suwanee Arts Festival is the outstanding talent that performs in Town Center Park. On the stage and throughout the park, you will find solo artists, musicians, and other exhibition groups with diverse backgrounds. Up-and-coming performers, as well as established favorites, entertain and delight audiences of all ages during this two-day event.

Applicants will be considered for scheduled entertainment slots on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Performances will be scheduled in one hour slots- in various designated locations on the Festival grounds.  

Saturday slots: 11AM to 4PM (6- one hour slots) 4 locations

Sunday slots: Noon - 4PM (4- one hour slots) 4 locations

• Scheduled Performances: Most performance times will be scheduled for one-hour durations (or more if requested and available). The City of Suwanee and the Suwanee Arts Festival committee have the right to limit the number of performers and backstage personnel.

• Busking Performances: Artists are welcome to perform as buskers in designated areas throughout the festival grounds. Buskers may collect tips and keep 100% of what they earn. These performances do not require stage scheduling but must adhere to festival guidelines.

• Family-Friendly Content: All performances should be appropriate for audiences of all ages.

• Logistics & Equipment: Festival plots and other special needs must be coordinated with the Suwanee Arts Festival performance manager before the event. Performers are responsible for their own equipment unless otherwise arranged.

• Rain or Shine Event: Be prepared for all weather conditions, as the festival will proceed rain or shine.

Please note that the Suwanee Arts Festival is a free community event, and entertainers are generally not paid to perform. However, artists and musicians are encouraged to engage with audiences and take advantage of tip opportunities.

If you are interested in performing, apply today to showcase your talent at this vibrant community celebration!