EDISON PARK FEST 2012
The 2012 Edison Park Fest will be held August 17th - 19th.
Main Stage Band Submissions:
Submissions will be accepted from January 2nd thru February 15th, 2012. Please forward all electronic press kits to info@edisonpark.com Or, mail your press kits (including a CD with a variety of your work) to: Edison Park Chamber of Commerce, 6730 N. Olmsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60631.
Band Eligibility: All band members MUST be 21 or older by August 17th, 2012. Bands who played at Edison Park Fest 2011 are NOT eligible for submission in 2012, but may submit for the 2013 Edison Park Fest.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS:
Three bands will be chosen from amongst the 2012 Edison Park Fest Band Submissions to battle it out for a coveted spot on our main stage! Battle of the Bands will take place Saturday, March 24th at Edison Park Inn. Doors will open at 7pm. Then it's up to the people to vote for their favorite band on www.edisonpark.com. Voting will begin Sunday, March 25th until Friday, March 30th. The winning band will be announced on Monday, April 2nd. More details to come.....
EDISON PARK FEST 2011
Thank you to all the 2011 Edison Park Fest goers! Edison Park Fest 2011 was a success due to the outpouring of support from our residents, businesses, volunteers, and sponsors.
Special Thanks To Our Main Sponsors:
Joseph Mullarkey Distributors & Miller Lite
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Headliner Band Sponsors:
Mary Beth Balcarcel-Century 21 McMullen
Ek Automotive
First Nations Bank
Parade Sponsor:
Alden Northmoor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Family Stage Sponsors:
Edison Park Youth
Le Flour Bake Shop & Market
Happy Child Day Care
Lisa Sanders-Baird & Warner
Signature Bank
Patsy Martin-Blueleaflending.com
Edison Park Community Council
Edison Park Fest would not be possible without the countless hours donated by the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce Officers & Board of Directors: Jill Doherty (LepreCan Portable Restrooms), Patsy Martin (Blueleaflending.com), Pamela Russell (First Nations Bank), Kathleen Kreher (Romance in Blooms), Mary Beth Balcarcel (Century 21 McMullen), Nicole Bujewski (le Flour Bake Shop & Market), Aimee Duddles (Balance Healing Center), Steve Ek (Ek Automotive), George McCarthy (Pinnacle Graphics), Jerry Mytych (AT&T), Brian Schoen (Real Network Solutions), John Staunton (Sir Speedy), Tony Valle (Yes I AM Show Business), and Millisa Vasich (Happy Child Day Care). Special thanks to Alison Froeschle, Assistant Executive Director, you did an amazing job for your first Edison Park Fest!
Thank you to Alderman Mary O'Connor, Senator John Mulroe, Representative Michael McAuliffe, Commissioner Peter Silvestri, 16th District Commander Dave McNaughton and the entire Chicago Police and Chicago Fire Department for continously supporting this neighborhood fundraiser! Thank you to the Department of Special Events & Cultural Affairs, Bureau of Electricity, the Department of Streets and Sanitation, and the Chicago Park District for helping Edison Park Fest run smoothly!
Thank you to Cunningham Movers for all your assistance in obtaining our Fest equipment and to YES I AM SHOW BUSINESS (Tony Valle & Bill Greco) for all your Main Stage help. A great security job by IFPC Worldwide and our Head of Security, Brian Tedeschi and to WR Event Services for working so hard to keep our Fest grounds clean. Thank you to Moretti's, Edison Park Inn, and the Snuggery for your donation to assist us with clean-up and security costs. And lastly, thank you to Edison Park for truly supporting this great neighborhood fundraiser. We are all so lucky to call EDISON PARK home! See you all next August!!!!!
Sincerely,
Melissa Panizzi
Executive Director
