The Southeastern Festivals and Events Association recognized Duluth on Feb. 17 as one of the best in the region for its event and marketing efforts over the last year. Duluth was awarded: Best Festival under 75,000 Gold Award for Duluth Celebrates America, Best Festival under 75,000 Bronze Award for Howl on the Green, Best Creative Idea Bronze Award for Use of Toxic Waste Barrels at Howl on the Green, Best Marketing Campaign Bronze Award for Public Art Project: Ascension and Best New Event Silver Award for Georgia Cup Twilight Cycling Event.
Comprised of festival and event planners, venues, and industry service providers, SFEA was founded to strengthen the festival and event industry throughout the southeast.