Know Before You Go!

Event Schedule: Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00 AM -

Our celebration begins at 10:00 AM. To ensure our team and vendors have the space needed to finalize preparations, please arrive no earlier than 10:00 AM. Here is what we have planned for the day:

Time: Activity:

10:00 AM Event Begins
10:45 AM Presidents’ Welcome
11:00 AM Nihon Buyo & Hula
11:30 AM Sakura Ren: Awa Odori Dance
11:45 AM Lunch Service Opens
12:15 PM Suzume Sing-Along
12:30 PM Directors’ Speeches
1:00 PM Founders Speech
1:15 PM Koto Performance
1:30 PM Silent Auction closes
1:45 PM Bead Games
2:15 PM Raffle Winners Announced
2:30 PM Uzumaru Dance Performance
3:00 PM Event Ends

- What to Wear & Bring -

This is an outdoor family picnic, so casual, comfortable attire is perfect. We strongly recommend comfortable shoes, as you will be walking across some uneven and unpaved surfaces throughout the venue.

Since we’ll be outside, you may also want to bring sunscreen, a hat and a refillable water bottle. Saratoga Springs has water fill stations, as well as umbrellas and misters throughout the event space. All drink options (sodas, juice, beer, wine, water) will be available throughout the event.

- Parking & Arrival -

Parking is onsite and free. Please be prepared to walk a bit from the parking area, including over some unpaved surfaces.

If anyone in your party has mobility issues or would have difficulty with the walk, we highly recommend dropping them off at the front of the venue before proceeding to the parking lot.

The Suzume celebration is at the Longbridge site, located right at the front of Saratoga Springs. There will be attendants directing guests when you arrive, along with balloons and Suzume greeters, so we should be hard to miss!

Driving instructions to Saratoga Springs.

- Check-In Process -

You do not need to bring or print your tickets. We will have a guest list at check-in and can look up your reservation by name. There is no need to worry about having your ticket in hand when you arrive.

- Cashless Event Information -

Please come prepared to make purchases using your phone via PayPal or Zelle. We will not be accepting cash.
During the event, you’ll have opportunities to purchase:

• Bead necklaces to participate in our Kids and Adult/Teen games

• Raffle tickets

• Suzume 50th Anniversary merchandise

• Silent auction items (Open now! Please bid!)

Our silent auction is already open and will close at 1:30 PM at the event, so don’t forget to check your bids before it closes! 

- Connectivity: Cell Service & Wi-Fi -

Verizon generally has strong service at Saratoga Springs, but service from other carriers may be limited. Free WiFi is available throughout the venue. Connect to SaratogaSpringsGuest. No password is required.

- Safety Note: Children and Creek & Play Area -

Play Area: Please note that the Play Area with bouncy houses and games will be available but will not be supervised by staff. Parents are responsible for supervising their children at all times. You may want to bring socks for children if they plan to use the bouncy houses.

Creek Access: Saratoga Springs is a beautiful outdoor venue with shallow creek access from various locations throughout the property. Parents and caregivers are responsible for supervising their children throughout the event. Please talk with your children before arriving about where they are and are not allowed to go, and keep an eye on them throughout the day, particularly around the creek areas.

Limited Edition Merchandise

In partnership with Sumofish, we are offering limited edition 50 Years of Suzume t-shirts and totes. To order, please complete this form. Shirts and Totes will be distributed at the event and at various pickup dates in the coming weeks.

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