BEATLES 60s DANCE PARTY
LOOK-ALIKE AND DRESS-UP CONTESTS!

The ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY always gets the weekend off to a high flying start! THE DANCE PARTY is a great way to meet new Beatle people and an exciting way to start the weekend.The Party is an optional 60s dress-up night. Find something you haven't worn for decades and proudly wear them. With the retro look now even more popular, go find some things you wore to our earliest FESTS back in the mid 1970s – 1990s. Prizes awarded for the Best Outfits. We also have a Look-Alike Contest as well as lots of Door Prizes and Live Music beginning around 9:15PM by LIVERPOOL.

GIANT INTERNATIONAL BEATLES MARKETPLACE

The GIANT INTERNATIONAL BEATLES MARKETPLACE is filled with Vendors from as far away as England and all across America, full of an astonishing array of Beatles merchandise. For sale will be Collectibles, Recordings, Videos, Books, Photos, Posters, Art, & more.

BEATLES AUCTIONS

BEATLES AUCTIONS are held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Anyone is welcome to bring their rare items to enter on the day of the show. We cannot guarantee everything gets in but we will try. Ken Dashow and Mark Lapidos handle the Auctions, where some great bargains can be found. If you have any unique items for the Auction, please let us know when ordering your tickets.

BEATLES MUSEUM AND ART CONTEST

Over 49 years of Beatles History is traced here! Our popular Kids Art Korner is back - it's a place where youngsters can create Beatles art on site, and have it displayed, too! Crayons, papers, and markers are provided. The Annual BEATLES ART CONTEST, is where you can show off your creativity in an environment that your Beatles Art Work can be most appreciated - by other Beatles fans! Don't be shy, bring your art work this year, or create a new piece just for the contest. Prizes are awarded in 3 categories: Professional, Amateur, & 16 Years or younger. Ribbons are given to all who enter.

BEATLES VIDEOS/AUTHOR'S A/V PRESENTATIONS

There are so many exciting activities going on at any one time at THE FEST, that sometimes fans need to stop by our VIDEO ROOM, where they can sit, relax and enjoy a wide variety of Beatles and Solo Beatles material, which runs for most of the weekend. Host Ron Cuoco, as always, has some surprises for this year, too! There will also be some Author's A/V Presentations here.

BATTLE OF THE BEATLES BANDS,
SOUND-ALIKE CONTEST

THE BATTLE OF THE BEATLES BANDS is always one of the highlights of the weekend! Each group will play one Beatles or Solo Beatles song, with a probable runoff to determine the winner. The audience is the judge of this exciting and fun contest, held on Sunday late afternoon. To enter, you must sign up by March 8th, either by phone (1-866-THE FEST), FAX (1-201-666-8687), E-Mail (bands@thefest.com) or by mail when ordering your tickets.

All you need to bring are guitars, cords, drumsticks, and your admission tickets.

LIVE BEATLES TRIVIA GAME SHOWS & NAME THAT TUNE

TOM FRANGIONE is the Host for both the Live Trivia Game Shows and Name That Tune Competitions, each day. Questions range from very easy to quite difficult and it's how quick you recall the answers that makes the difference. Brush up on your trivia, as all contestants are picked from the audience. There will also be some competitions for the younger fans in attendance.

FINE ART BY THE BEATLES -
CELEBRITY ART

NEAL GLASER of Celebrity Art started with a traveling John Lennon Art Show and now also is the exclusive distributor for Paul McCartney's Artwork and the publisher of Ringo Starr's Computer Art. Bringing to THE FEST FOR BEATLES FANS the only exhibit that features the signed artwork of John, Paul and Ringo all together. This is an incredible showcase of the Beatles multiple talents.
Neal, pictured here with Ringo, goes out on tour with Ringo selling Ringo's Computer Art exclusively. Ringo is touring the Far East in February and Neal is joining the Australia/New Zealand leg of the tour. So look for some new Ringo artwork at the FEST.

Known as great performers, talented singers and outstanding writers, they now share their not often seen visual sides with the world. Just as they had distinct personalities on film and on record, they also exhibit distinct styles with their art talents too. JOHN is the ILLUSTRATOR who uses pen and ink to showcase his humorous and insightful line drawings. SIR PAUL is an ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST whose works show a deep and complex layer of thoughts and textures. While RINGO is the POP MODERNIST who uses his computer to paint images that are witty, colorful and reflective of todaysí art scene. Come see this one-of-a-kind exhibit and maybe walk away with a hand signed Beatles masterpiece. Neal brings in new pieces every year.

GEORGINA FLOOD DESIGNS

Beatles Portrait Artist GEORGINA FLOOD is coming in from Ireland to make her first NY METRO FEST appearance.  For anyone who lives in the area, you are probably familiar with her name as Ken Dashow's Breakfast With The Beatles has been sponsored by Georgina Flood Designs for nearly a year. Her portraits must be seen in person to appreciate them even more.

ERIC CASH - BEATLES FINE ARTIST

Internationally acclaimed artist ERIC CASH is back again this year at THE FEST displaying and selling his traditional style oil paintings. His work has been promoted on Ken Dashow's BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES since last year, and he continues to be one of the most well known Beatles artist going. He will be featuring new works along with his brand new children's book, ONCE UPON A TIME IN LIVERPOOL that he illustrated and co-produced with famed Beatles author Judith Kristen.

BEATLES RECORDING STUDIO

This fun and popular feature is geared for the singer in all of us. Your vocals and/or instruments can be mixed over a sound-alike bed of over 150 Beatles songs, complete with a variety of special effects including changing the key to suit your voice! Recording sessions can be scheduled on the spot at THE FEST, or in advance going to tjplusproductions@gmail.com.

Tom McGinniss, musician and recording engineer, has been with us for 15 years and brings a wealth of experience to help you sound your best. (He sings, plays 12 instruments and teaches music!) From the beginning vocalist to the seasoned performer, Tom will make you feel comfortable and you will leave with a CD that you will love! Most of his customers are repeats. To see what he does, go to http://tjplusproductions.com/fest/fest.html.

KARAOKE KAREN'S BEATLES SING-ALONGS, MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC DVD

Karaoke Karen of Park Street Studios, Montclair, NJ makes it possible for you to ‘star' in your own Beatles Music Video, with ever improving state of the art equipment, in the MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC DVD & Sing-Alongs. The music and the video are created while you sing. There are additional fees if you want to purchase the results (optional).

BEATLES PUPPET SHOW

Puppeteer BOB ABDOU is back for his 17th year at THE FEST, being appreciated by fans, both young and old with his BEATLES PUPPET SHOWS, all 3 days. Bob promises some new puppets for 2013, and a blast for all ages with lots of audience participation. His Sunday performance will be in the Main Ballroom at 11:15AM, a pre-opening bonus. So if you are bringing children, be sure to get there early on Sunday (Saturday will be early as well- 12 Noon).

RAY ANDERSEN
 
RAY ANDERSEN is better known as mr. RAY to countless kids and families in the tri-state area. As a former member of Meat Loaf, Ray has been writing and performing for children for over 15 years. He joins us this year as the host of our first ever Children's Concerts (on Saturday and Sunday early afternoons). So if you plan to bring the young ones along, we now have another event to bring the music and the magic of The Beatles into their lives.

BEATLES PARADE

Bob will be the Grand Marshal as we present our 2nd Annual FEST FOR BEATLES FANS PARADE (Saturday Afternoon) through the lobbies of the Hotel. Make signs/banners and join us as we sing and walk through the FEST. This year's theme is Ringo All Starr Kazoo Marching Parade. We provide Ringo Masks and Kazoos! You can visit Bob at his website www.mrpuppet.com.

BEATLES SING-ALONGS
WITH THE BOOTLEGS

For many years, THE BOOTLEGS have been the Official Second Floor BEATLES SING-ALONG BAND with lots of different musicians participating. Look for them on the 2nd Floor in the Foyer and join in and have fun, all weekend long.

SUSAN RYAN - WALKING TOURS OF NY & LADIES AUTHORS PANEL

SUSAN RYAN has been a Tour Guide for walking tours of Beatles and John Lennon sites around NYC. She has a Power Point presentation of some of the highlights of the tour over the weekend. Susan was also the publisher of the Rooftop Sessions a Fan Fiction Magazine. There is also a talk about Women’s Beatles Authors this year.

BEATLES YOGA ON SUNDAY

KENZIE PAUSE returns (on Sunday only) to do her Beatles Yoga Sessions. Her relaxing style of Yoga put to Beatles music will be offered twice for adults on Sunday and once for the younger fans.

THE FEST FOR BEATLES FANS 2013
LIVE WEB BROADCAST

For the 17th year, Warren Melnick will be holding a Live Web Broadcast for those of you who cannot attend in person.
Go to www.thefest.com/live.
Thanks so much!