Alpharetta Festival Partially Canceled Due To Hurricane Isaias: City

ALPHARETTA, GA — While tunes will be rocking downtown Alpharetta on Friday, city officials say the party will not continue Saturday due to Hurricane Isaias.

Performers are bringing indie rock, soul, folk and bluegrass to the Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival, which will include at least 40 artists on six outdoor stages, city officials said.

The festival was promoted as a two-day event, but city officials say threats from Isaias have led to Saturday's cancellation.

The City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau are hosting the event.

"This was an incredibly difficult decision, and we know how much this weekend means to our songwriters, performers, vendors, partners and the community. Wire and Wood has always been a rain-or-shine event, but this forecast is beyond your typical rainy festival day. With dangerous winds and severe conditions expected, tents, equipment and other structures could become hazards. Most importantly, we will not put the safety of our community, artists, vendors, volunteers or staff at risk," the city stated.

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Friday's event will be held from 6-10:30 p.m. with country artist Corey Smith as the headliner. (See the full schedule.)

Multiple road closures are planned for the festival.

"We’re heartbroken to pull the plug on Saturday, but safety comes first. A heartfelt thank-you to our songwriters and musicians, event partners, vendors, volunteers, sponsors and the entire Alpharetta community for the time, talent, hard work and support that make Wire and Wood what it is. We’re grateful to everyone who helps bring original music to our streets and makes this festival special year after year. ... Stay safe, Alpharetta," city officials said.