We’re really excited to have Backstage Pass Spirits on board!! They’re a new local liquor line from Lidestri Spirits, who also bottles various liquors and food products.   Their artwork and bottles are beautiful and the liquor isn’t half bad either

Check out their website

VIP Tickets will be available online until Friday, May 25th!  For $40 you get:

- 5 Drink tickets (Beer, Wine, and Backstage Pass Liquor

- Food from neighborhood restaurants:  Golden Port Dim Sum, 2vine, Eros, Temple Bar & Grille, Stromboli Express, and more!  Past menus include everything from deli sandwiches to pizza to risotto and bruschetta to spring rolls and sesame chicken!

- Bathroom trailer (no porta-johns! no wait!)

- Free parking in the East End Garage which opens RIGHT next to the VIP tent!!

After May 25th, limited quantities will be available at Temple Bar & Grille, Aaron’s Alley, and the Bop Shop.

Well June 1st is around the corner, and we’re happy to announce our first ‘themed’ Festival, keeping the East End Fest fresh in our now 22nd year!!

This year’s first is a “Tribute to Tributes” if you will.. 4 touring national acts and 4 locals playing tribute shows to some of the most rocking bands of all time!! Featuring..

“2U”
“Almost Journey”
“Live Wire” (AC/DC)
Kiss Alive!

Supported by Local Favorites:

Big Eyed Phish (Dave Matthews)
Into the Now (Grateful Dead)
Out on the Tiles (Led Zeppelin)

And rounding it out:
The Skycoasters with a “Disco Inferno”!
Download’s “80′s Hair Metal Tribute”

The Festival’s Here! (FYI From 2011)

Sunny and 83 in the forecast.. what more can you ask for? Here’s a few tips to get you through festival day.

• 1. Come early! Parking is available for $2 in the garage by East and Scio but fills up by 9pm or so.
• 2. Bring small bills! Entry is $4 for 21 and up, $5 for 18-21, and under 18 gets in free but ONLY with parent/guardian. The lines will move faster!
• 3. Check out the stages on the Music page! If the band you like is playing on Gibbs St, try parking over by Gibbs and Main… you’ll get in a lot quicker!
• 4. There are 5 entrances – if the entrance closer to East and Alexander is blocked off… walk clockwise around the festival until you find a better one.
• 5. Don’t like the lines? The VIP tickets are a steal if you’re coming out for the evening. $35 Thursday, $40 Friday and available at The Bop Shop (in Village Gate), Temple Bar & Grille (109 East Ave), and Aaron’s Alley (668 Monroe Ave). 5 drinks and great food is $35 alone.. plus you don’t have to wait in line and get to use our bathroom trailers!
• 6. And of course.. have fun, and party responsibly! Check out one of our awesome restaurants or bars if you need a break from the action.

You can contact us through our “Neighborhood” page is you have any more questions, but be warned we’re running around and may not catch you!