Alpharetta visitors were surprised with a $100 gift card after their room number was chosen as a winner of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) yearlong Sleep in Alpharetta promotion.

To encourage hotels stays, the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau will draw a room number from one of Alpharetta’s 23 hotels each week through July 2013; the lucky guest staying in that room on Saturday night will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card. The hotel rooms that were randomly drawn to win during the month of August were at the Embassy Suites Alpharetta, Hampton Inn Alpharetta/Roswell, Homewood Suites Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Marriott.  

Mary Kay Hamlin was one of the recipients of the $100 gift cards.  She and her friend Dolores were visiting from Maryville, Tenn. to see Il Divo at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park.   “You have a lovely city,” said Hamlin, “We wish we had more time to explore, but plan to do so in the future.”

Alpharetta, Ga. offers its visitors a variety of activities and events all year long.  Located just 22 miles north of Atlanta, Alpharetta is home to the only American Girl Store® in the Southeast, the 12,000-seat outdoor Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre that hosts some of the biggest names in Christian, country, rock and top 40, over 150 dining options, one-of-a-kind shopping and 300 attractions in a 50 mile radius.

While you are visiting for the weekend, plan to stay in one of Alpharetta’s 23 upscale and modern hotels and your room number could be the next lucky winner!  Read on to see some of Alpharetta’s upcoming events.  For a full listing, visit www.awesomealpharetta.com.  

Downtown Farmers Market

Every Saturday through mid-October, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 Find fresh fruits and vegetables, bright flowers and plants, and a variety of edible home goods at the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market each Saturday through mid-October.  Indulge in delicious desserts, raw honey and homemade sauces and jellies that also make great souvenirs.  Every taste bud will surely have a fresh and exciting experience.

IronKids Alpharetta

Sunday, September 16, 7 a.m.

As one of the largest youth triathlons in the country, this race offers young athletes ages 6 to 15 the chance to test their strength with a swim, bike and run competition. 

European Market on Milton Avenue

September 22-23, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This two day European-style shopping experience is unlike any other! You will feel the thrill in the air the moment you step inside the two enormous tents covering the streets of Downtown Alpharetta. Shop the eclectic gathering of merchandise including art, hand-crafted jewelry, vintage furnishings and décor, women and children’s fashion, garden what-nots, and gourmet edibles.

YSC Tour de Pink

Saturday, September 29, 7:30 a.m. -5 p.m.

Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month with Atlanta area's only bike ride for breast cancer. Register to ride from 1-100 miles and instill hope in young women.

Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau serves as the official destination marketing organization for the city of Alpharetta, promoting tourism and attracting visitors to all 23 of Alpharetta’s upscale and modern hotels. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more information.