The Wareham Village Association is looking for public input as it begins to plan the 2012 Swan Festival.

What have you particularly liked about the festival? What would you like to see improved? What would you like to see added to the festival? What do you think of the location? The time it is held?

Any and all feedback is welcomed and will be considered, according to interim Village Association President Anthi Frangiadis. “The festivals have morphed and changed each year in response to feedback the organization has received,” she said. “This year is no different."

For the uninitiated, the Swan Festival is an annual celebration, now in its 16th year, designed to showcase local businesses, talent, and resources of downtown Wareham along the Wareham River. For one day in the summer, Merchants Way – running along the Wareham River behind Main Street – is lined with crafters’ booths, food vendors, children’s activities, informational booths from area businesses and organizations, and live entertainment.  Main Street businesses offer specials and hold open houses.

Comments on the festival and suggestions for the 2012 edition should be sent to wva2012@gmail.com or P.O. Box 484, Wareham, MA 02671.

While comments, feedback, opinions, suggestions are all welcome, Frangiadis stressed that it is the willingness to step up and volunteer that makes it all happen.

In addition to seeking suggestions, the Village Association is looking for people interested in helping to plan the festival and/or volunteering to help with its operation. For more information or to volunteer, contact the association at the above addresses by January 26.