Patrons check out an artist’s booth at a previous Chattanooga Market.IF YOU GOWhat: Chattanooga Market’s Big Band SwingfestWhen: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 2Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd.Admission: FreePhone: 423-648-2496
Put on your dancing shoes before heading downtown to Chattanooga Market this Sunday, June 2.
One of the market’s most popular theme days, Swingfest, will be held in First Tennessee Pavilion. A hardwood dance floor is being brought in, and Sweet Georgia Sound big band will play from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., says bandleader Mike LaRoche.
“Swingfest is always very popular. It’s one of the events that a huge group of people look forward to every year. It’s a fun event for all ages,” says the Market’s general manager, Paul Smith.
Sweet Georgia Sound is a 20-piece big band of experienced local musicians who get down with the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and popular big bands of the 1940s.