{"id":1624,"date":"2013-11-08T12:54:54","date_gmt":"2013-11-08T17:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefest.com\/kdstaging2\/news\/?page_id=1624"},"modified":"2024-03-28T09:35:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T14:35:22","slug":"fabmania","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.thefest.com\/help\/","title":{"rendered":"Help!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>AUTOGRAPH POLICY<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With very few exceptions, every guest speaker and performer who attends the Fest signs autographs for attendees free of charge. These autograph sessions take place at specific times, with details released with the Schedule of Events. Exceptions, if any, will be noted on the Schedule of Events.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>BATTLE OF THE BEATLES BANDS<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Battle of the Beatles Bands takes place on Sunday late afternoon at each Fest. The contest is open to all bands consisting of three or more Fest attendees. Participating bands only need to bring guitars, cords for their instruments, and drumsticks. All other equipment is provided by the Fest. To enter the Battle of the Bands for each Fest, email <a href=\"mailto:Bands@thefest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bands@thefest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>GUEST\/PERFORMER SUGGESTIONS<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have a suggestion for someone who would make a good guest or performer at one of our upcoming Fests? We&#8217;d love to hear it! Email Danny@thefest.com.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>FEST CATALOGUE\/MAILING LIST<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To add your name to the mailing list for the Fest catalogue, please email your address to Leigh@thefest.com.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>FEST HOTEL INFORMATION<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Hyatt Regency O&#8217;Hare is our venue for each Chicago Fest. <a href=\"https:\/\/thefest.com\/kdstaging2\/2021-fests\/new-york-metro-march-19-20-21-2020\/venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>FOOD\/DRINK POLICY<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Outside food and drinks are permitted at the Fest. However, we ask that attendees refrain from bringing food\/drinks into any of our art exhibition rooms.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>LIVERPOOL THE BAND<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thefest.com\/kdstaging2\/liverpool#.VL6nsi6slag\">Liverpool<\/a>, the Fest&#8217;s incredible house band, is available for private events. Email Danny@thefest.com with inquiries.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>PRODUCTS<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have a question about a product offered in the <a href=\"https:\/\/thefest.com\/kdstaging2\/store\/\">Fest Store<\/a>, shipping rates, order updates, and\/or any other little thing as it pertains to the Fest Store, please email Leigh@thefest.com.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>SEATING<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Seating in the main ballroom at each Fest is available on a first come, first served basis. Attendees are not permitted to leave unattended items in the main ballroom in order to save seats.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>YOU SING THE BEATLES CONTEST<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The You Sing The Beatles contest is held on Saturdays at each Fest, with tryouts in the afternoon and the finals in the evening. All Fest attendees who are performing as solos or duos are permitted to enter. A piano\/keyboard and acoustic guitar will be provided, but you&#8217;re free to bring your own instruments if you wish. Sign-up for the contest is done on the spot.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>TICKETS<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the Fest are made available online a few months in advance of each show. You can either <a href=\"https:\/\/thefest.com\/kdstaging2\/2021-fests\/buy-tickets\/\">purchase tickets HERE<\/a> on our site\u00a0or purchase them at the door the day of the show. Please note, however, that the two and three-day combination discounts that are available online are not available at the door.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>UPCOMING FEST DETAILS<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Details for upcoming Fest For Beatles Fans celebrations are released a few months in advance of the show dates, and will be posted on the site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>For specific questions about an upcoming Fest, suggestions, and other inquiries, please email Danny@thefest.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>TO CONTACT US:<\/h3>\n<p>For orders or any other Beatles related questions, you may contact us by phone at 1-866-THE FEST (866-843-3378), or\u00a0201-666-5450.<\/p>\n<p>By Email: Leigh@thefest.com<\/p>\n<p>The FEST has been in business since 1974. If you want to write to us:<\/p>\n<p>Mark Lapidos Productions, Ltd.<br \/>\n15 Charles St.<br \/>\nWestwood, NJ 07675<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AUTOGRAPH POLICY &nbsp; &nbsp; With very few exceptions, every guest speaker and performer who attends the Fest signs autographs for attendees free of charge. These autograph sessions take place at specific times, with details released with the Schedule of Events. 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