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Ambitious Garden’s Plans Offer Opportunity ……

Posted by Bob Gernert on May 1, 2009 at 2:21 pm

Cypress Gardens is raising the roof (literally) as they move what was the cover for a park train station to a new location covering the admission kiosks. 

Among the ambitious plans that Park Administrator Bill Sims and Marketing Director Bob Morgan have underway is a year-round weekend festival in the Southern Crossroads area. This area will be separated from the Botanical Gardens by a gate and for many weekend activities will feature no admission charge. Weekend concepts under discussion include Oktoberfest; Soap Opera Fan Fest; Folk Festival; Petapalooza and Pumpkin Pickin’ — just to name a few.

Business Opportunities:

The weekend events in the Southern Crossroads (more recently known as Jubilee Junction) area will be scheduled for a Friday, Saturday and Sunday run. The  Gardens is looking for established local restaurants, arts and crafts persons, retailers and more to use the facilities within the Southern Crossroads shops and eateries to market during these special weekends. This could be a great way to expand your market with minimal investment during a tough economy.

Memorial Day weekend will be the first such opportunity. If you are interested in more information, contact Bob Morgan at 863.324.2111 orbmorgan@cypressgardens.com.

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