Event Schedule to be posted around March 16, 2012

FRIDAY NIGHT
BEATLES 60s DANCE PARTY

The ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY always gets the weekend off to a high flying start! 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, AUCTIONS

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. The BEATLES AUCTIONS take place Saturday and Sunday afternoons, where unusual and one-of-a-kind items are often found. If you have any unique items for the Auction, please let us know when ordering your tickets.

BEATLES MUSEUM AND ART CONTEST

Over 48 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

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

Last year, 14 groups entered the BATTLE OF THE BEATLES BANDS, 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.

17th ANNUAL LIVE BEATLES TRIVIA GAME SHOWS & NAME THAT TUNE

JOE JOHNSON 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 also tells us there will be some new Ringo Art for 2012.

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.

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 14 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 16th 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 2011, 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). Bob will have a table set up this year, where you can take pictures with him and his puppets.

BEATLES PARADE
Bob will be the Grand Marshal as we present our FIRST 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. 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. They encourage fans to join in and have fun, all weekend long.

WALKING TOURS OF NY & POETRY READING

SUSAN RYAN heads the POETRY READING SESSION over the weekend as well as talks about the Beatles and John Lennon sites of NYC. Susan is the publisher of The Fan Fiction Magazine Rooftop Sessions and also the Tour Guide and Proprietor of Fab 4 NYC Walking Tours.

LISTEN ON LINE PRESENTS THE FEST FOR BEATLES FANS 2012
LIVE WEB BROADCAST

For the 16th year, Warren Melnick & Listen On Line will be holding a Live Web Broadcast for those of you who cannot attend in person. Go to www.thefest.com or their site www.listenonline.net.