Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 248
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
The Bluesberry and Beer Festival returns to Betty Mauldin Park in Historic Norcross this Saturday, June 24 from 3-10p! One of the best aspects of the festival is that it’s hyperlocal. The event began because the City of Norcross wanted to have a blueberry day, asking each of the restaurants in our historic downtown to craft blueberry dishes and drinks. Mike Holley worked at The Iron Horse Tavern and thought, ‘Why not add blues music to the combination and call it Bluesberry?’ His friend Tixie, who worked for the City of Norcross at the time, told Mike, ‘You get the bands, I’ll set up the day…’ and now the festival is here every year!
This year’s music lineup: Skyler Saufley 3-4p, Albert White & Friends 4:15-5:15p, Frankie Lee’s Blues Mission 5:30-6:45p, Divided by 5 7-8:30p, Cazanova’s 8:45-10p!
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Hiring: Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
The Southwest Gwinnett Chamber is looking to retain a part-time digital marketing coordinator. For more information, reach out to Beth Coffey, Executive Director, at 404-697-3042 or bcoffey@southwestgwinnettchamber.org.
Yard Sale on Cochran Drive
The Corleys are having a yard sale this weekend! There will be baby toys, clothes (baby boy newborn-9mo, women/men items), vinyl records, art, framed soundwave prints, and more. It takes place at 593 Cochran Drive, Norcross 30071 on Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25 from 9a-3p.
LCI & Comp Plan / Farm Fresh Pop-Up Booth
The City of Norcross will have its first Farm Fresh Days pop-up booth with blueberry muffins, pie, and tea at the Bluesberry & Beer Festival on Saturday, June 24. The booth will also host the Norcross LCI/Comprehensive Plan team for residents to share their input on how they want to see Norcross develop and improve in the future!
Farm Fresh Days: First Day of Summer Market
Visit Farm Fresh Days at Thrasher Park on Wednesday, June 28, 4-7p for fruits, veggies, tea, burgers, cake pops, vegan desserts, popsicles, a musical performance by the Human DJ, Refuge Coffee Co. (coming to Historic Norcross July 2023), and more! Check the City of Norcross Facebook page, for a complete vendor lineup.
DEALS & EVENTS
45 South Cafe
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your purchase!]
Antique Traditions
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your purchase!]
B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your food purchase!]
Cultivation Brewing
[Young Norcross Card - $5 Lager pours Tuesday & Thursday!]
Friday - New brew on tap at 3p / Phil Griffin Across Town Band 6-9p / Casa Dilla Food Truck 4-10p
Saturday - Pregame with us to kick off the Bluesberry & Beer Festival by tasting our Breakfast Flora Kettle Sour, made with fresh coffee grounds and blueberries / Jose’s Birria Local pop-up all day long! / Still Relative Classic Rock band 6-9p
Sunday - Bend&Brew yoga with Shining Soul Yoga! 12p, $15 at the door. Bring your own mat and other yoga essentials! / Beela Wear Brazilian athletic clothing & Nile Boheme jewelry all day! / The Breaded Pig 1-8p
Wednesday - Norcross Run Club 6:15p / Casa Dilla 4-9p / Team Trivia 7p
The Local Peach
[Young Norcross Card - 10% off your purchase!]
The Rose & Hemp
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your entire purchase!]
Social Fox
[Young Norcross Card - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off!]
Friday - "Have a Cold One" Pilot Screening: Join us while we watch the first episode of this new show all about beer! It was filmed at Social Fox and features an interview with our brewer, Jamie Parker! / My's Vietnamese 5-9p
Saturday - Bluesberry Sour and Bluesberry Beer Slushies on tap for the Bluesberry and Beer Festival / Keyes to Flavor 1-7p
Tuesday - Industry Night / Taylor Elementary Meet Up 5-9p
Wednesday - Trivia 7-9p
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