The Fest for Beatles Fans | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | The Beatles |
Frequency | Twice per year |
Location(s) | New York Metro area, Chicago |
Country | United States |
Inaugurated | September 1974 |
Founder | Mark Lapidos |
Website | www |
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.