SUMMERVILLE FAMILY YMCA
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Liz Graham
Summerville Family YMCA
Phone: (843) 871-9622 ext. 103
liz.graham@knology.net
Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival Selected as Southeast Tourism Society’s Top
20 Event
Summerville, SC—November 13, 2006—The Summerville Family YMCA is proud to announce that
the 34th Annual Flowertown Festival has been selected as one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20
Events for the month of April 2006. This is the third consecutive year, and fourth time overall, the
Southeast Tourism Society has honored the Festival. The 2007 Festival is planned for March 30 –
April 1.
“The staff of the Summerville Family YMCA is proud that the Flowertown Festival continues to be
recognized as one of the top events in the Southeast,” John Rhoden, YMCA CEO states. “Our staff is
dedicated to making this fundraising event a wonderful experience for our entire community and
region.”
The Southeast Tourism Society recognizes the many unique and diverse events in the region,
and in 1985, STS began the Top 20 Events Program. For every month of the year, STS selects
20 of the top events across the Southeast and publishes them quarterly. This publication goes
to over 300 newspapers, magazines, radio & TV stations, as well as 125 AAA publications.
The combined circulation runs into the millions. To be nominated for a Top 20 Event, an
event must be at least in its 3rd year and must have a minimum attendance of 1000.
“The Top 20 Events represents the best festivals the Southeast has to offer. Events that win this honor
benefit from the widespread exposure and prestige that being named a Top 20 Events affords,” says
Laura Guptill, STS Coordinator of the Top 20 Events Program.
About the Summerville Family YMCA
The Summerville Family YMCA offers affordable recreation and personal growth programs for
people of all ages. Facilities include a 20,000 square foot wellness center and gymnastics center, in
addition to a 40-acre outdoor sports and child care complex. For more information about the YMCA
or the Flowertown Festival, please contact Liz Graham, (843) 871-9622 x 103 or
Liz.Graham@knology.net.
140 Cedar St. * Summerville, SC 29483
843-871-9622 * fax: 843-821-3127
www.summervilleymca.org
The YMCA mission is to be a community cornerstone that puts Christian principles into practice through
programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
SUMMERVILLE FAMILY YMCA
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
About the Southeast Tourism Society
Founded in 1983, and headquartered in Atlanta, the Southeast Tourism Society is a non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting tourism in 11 southeastern states from West Virginia to
Louisiana. The membership includes state travel offices, attractions, hotels, motels, resorts,
convention & visitors bureaus, airlines, bus companies, car rental agencies, newspapers, magazines
and other travel related organizations.
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140 Cedar St. * Summerville, SC 29483
843-871-9622 * fax: 843-821-3127
www.summervilleymca.org
The YMCA mission is to be a community cornerstone that puts Christian principles into practice through
programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.