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Pizza Fest
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Sat/Sun, June 21-22, 2008 |
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Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 10pm Daily |
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Racine & Fullerton | Chicago |
| Beneficiary: |
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce |
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2008 CHICAGO'S BEST PIZZA CONTEST
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Best Chicago Style Deep Dish
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Pronto 'Za
Vinci
Nonna's Italian Eatery
Caponies
Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery
Palermo's/ Red Ivy
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No other city in America can lay claim to three of the most popular types of pizza: deep dish, stuffed, and neopolitan.
This said, it's hard to believe that, until 2007, Chicago never had an annual event to celebrate a staple of Chicago cuisine!
The 2nd annual Pizza Fest Chicago has one major focus: pizza, pizza ... and more pizza!
In addition to pizza vendors galore, other weekend highlights will include a great live music stage lineup. There will also be a "Chicago's best pizza" contest where Chicago's best pizzerias will be invited to submit their entries for the city's best Deep Dish, Gourmet, and Neopolitan-- all to be judged by panels of pizza enthusiasts, Chicago celebrities, and native Chicagoans.
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Saturday
Noon - Jazz Conspiracy
Original & Traditional Jazz
2:00 pm - Canasta
local indie Chamber Pop
3:45 pm - Funkadesi
Reggae/Indian raga/dance fusion
6:00 pm - Jim Bianco
8:00 pm - Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers
USA Today voted '07 release Top 5 list
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Sunday
Noon - Fandanguero
Traditional regional Latin/Mexican genres
2:00 pm - Kate LeMont & blueprintmusic
acoustic/bluegrass fused with pop balladeer
3:30 pm - Hello Dave
Roots and Country Rock local favorites
5:30 pm - Deadstring Brothers
Alt.rock/country like Stones "Exile On Main St."
7:30 pm - The Gufs
Million selling pop/rock band "Smile" "Crash(Into Me)"
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2008 Pizza Fest Cornhole "Bags" Free Play
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- $10 Per Lane Per Half-Hour
- Registration Begins at Noon Both Saturday and Sunday at cornhole area entrance
- Play From 1-5p.m. Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22
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Gorge yourself with pizza, pizza, and more pizza! The 1st annual Pizza Eating Contest and Pizza Fest Chicago is looking for those brave individuals who think they have what it takes to beat their competition! Here are the details:
- Date: June 22, 2008
- Location: Lincoln Park (Fullerton and Racine)
- Time: Pizza Eating Competition Stage at 2:00PM
- Competition: The person eating the most pizza slices in 8 minutes is the winner!
- Prize: $250
Click here to register!
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2nd Annual Chicagoland's Best Pizza Contest
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We are searching for Chicagoland's Best Pizza makers during the
2nd Annual two-day PIZZA FEST.
We are asking local pizza establishments to submit one (1) pizza in
order to compete against each other to be crowned the best pizza
in three (3) categories. There is a $25 entry fee for the competition.
The entry fee allows contestants to enter one of the three
categories. Any additional categories that competitors want to
enter will be an additional $10.
There will be two different judging teams for Pizza Fest. First, there will be judges consisting of highly respected Chicago media personalities. The second judging panel will consist of "People's Choice" judges who will be visitors to the event.
Judging will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 3:00 P.M.
Judges from both panels will score pizzas in each of the following categories:
- Best Chicago Style (pan/deep-dish)
- Best Thin Style (neopolitan)
- Best Gourmet/Unique
The first round consists of the "People's Choice" selecting the top 3 from each category who will then move on to the celebrity round. Celebrities will then pick their favorite pizza from each category. Plaques will be awarded to the winner of each category.
Requirements:
- Contest entry fee $25 for one category ($10 each additional category).
- Must provide one (1) pizza for each category entered.
- Pizzas must be 16-18" in diameter and cut into 2/3 inch. squares.
- Pizzas must be delivered on Saturday, June 21 to the judging tent by 2:00 P.M.
(Judging begins at 3:00 P.M.)
- Pizza must be clearly labeled with restaurant name.
- Breaking any of the above regulations will result in automatic disqualification.
For more information including a contest application, click here.
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Parking is available in the DePaul University parking garage off of Fullerton on Clifton Ave for $5- just let the parking attendant know you are going to the fest!
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Still have questions regarding event logistics? Please contact
Jaci Hollarbush at 773.868.3010 ext. 249.
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Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
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Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Tony Abruscato (President) at 773.584.6650.
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Attention Food & Beverage Vendors!
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Click Here to download a food and beverage vendor application for the 2008 Pizza Fest.
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Click here for more information and applications on how to exhibit at this event and others. If you have additional questions, please contact Noelle Coronado or at 773.584.6642.
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