The Fest for Beatles Fans

The Fest for Beatles Fans
Poster for 2024 convention
StatusActive
GenreThe Beatles
FrequencyTwice per year
Location(s)New York Metro area, Chicago
CountryUnited States
InauguratedSeptember 1974
FounderMark Lapidos
Websitewww.thefest.com

The Fest for Beatles Fans (previously known as Beatlefest) is a twice-annual, three-day festival that honors the lasting legacy of the Beatles. The festival takes place in the New York metropolitan area, ordinarily in March or April, and in Chicago, Illinois, each August. Running Friday through Sunday, the Fest features special guests, live concerts, exhibits, art contests, a Beatles marketplace, a sound-alike contest, a Battle of the Beatles Bands, and more.