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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Default Who's going to Blocktoberfest in Ballston this weekend?

Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN)
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BLOCKTOBERFEST '05
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 24


FALL'S BIGGEST STREET FESTIVAL IS ON!


STREET FESTIVAL - September 24
Time: Noon until 9:00 p.m.
Location: Six city blocks in Ballston Entertainment Zone (Arlington, VA)
Entrance located at Stuart St & 9th St (by the Ballston Metro Stop
Next to Ballston Common Mall.
FEATURING:
* 5 City Blocks
* Indoor/Outdoor Activities
* Multitude of Beer, Food, Beverage and Awareness Booths
* 5 Indoor Bars/Restaurants
* 4 Outdoor Stages
* 20 Popular Bands (Rock, Bavarian, Blues, , Retro, and Folk)
* Carnival Midway (Games/Activities, etc.)
* College Football Inside Bars
* Free Party Favors to the First 1,000 Guests
* Free Souvenir Mega-Cup for First 20,000 Guests
* Kids Zone (ends at 5:00 pm)
* Giveaways, Prizes

http://www.blocktoberfest.com/index.html

THEME:
This is a day-long, indoor/outdoor festival with a Bavarian Flare

The enormous festival site spans FIVE city blocks. Upon entering the festival site, guests are free to roam the streets partaking of food, drinks, and a variety of music on three exciting stages, plus activities for all.

Bands include the hottest entertainers from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including Dewey Beach's biggest sensations.

There are also Five popular bars/restaurants located within the festival site, featuring indoor activities, food, beverages and entertainment -- Including: Chevy's, Bailey's Pub & Grill, Mastutake Sushi Steakhouse, Chicken Out, The Front Page, and Rock Bottom

TICKETS:

$10/$15 in advance $15/$20 at the gate
Prices May Go Up At Any Time
Children under 13 are free. Family Value discounts available


Post Party at the Clarendon Ballroom!


Other Info:
· Rain or shine (indoor/outdoor festival)
· Proceeds to benefit Stop Child Abuse Now
· All-ages festival, but must be over 21 to drink.
· Please act responsibly. Don't drink and drive.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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I will probably show up, I have a friends going away party later in the day, so I will miss the evening activities but Saturday drinking can never be wrong.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 05:44 AM
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I think I'm going on Sat.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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i've never been, but by the looks of the picture its worth going.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Ill be there, My friend Harry has a condo right on that block so he is going to have food and drinks before we go down. All are invited
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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what time is harry having people over?
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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Dont know yet..Ill post times and address tommorrow after I talk to him
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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I'm planning on going, I'll probably be up that way at 1:00 or 2:00. What time is everyone trying to go?
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by gspot35
I'm planning on going, I'll probably be up that way at 1:00 or 2:00. What time is everyone trying to go?
I live around the corner from it all so I'll be there bright and early... er, I'll be up drinking bright and early... but I'll prob end up going there around 2 or so.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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Okay guys, I spoke to Harry, We are meeting at his place at noon for some drinks and Food, we figure that we will go to the festival around 2:00pm and then go back to his place for abit before hitting the post party at Clarendon Ballroom. All are invited, the more the merrier. If anyone wants to come to Harry's, his address is 851 Glebe Rd N. #211 or just call me and ill tell you how to get there.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Damn - I thought this was a later weekend. I'll be out at Summit Point melting tires and brake pads this weekend, guess I'll miss out on the public drunkeness...
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