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At the end of this month The Fest will celebrate its tenth anniversary. The event began in 2002 and was founded by No Idea Records publicist Tony Weinbender. Weinbender was inspired by MACRoCk, (The Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference) and upon receiving encouragement from some friends, decided to start a music festival in Gainesville, FL. Over the years The Fest has grown in both size and popularity, fueled mostly by positive word of mouth. For many attendees and performers alike, it’s considered to be a definite highpoint of the year and something never to be missed. Fest 10 promises not to disappoint, as it’s unmistakably the biggest year yet. Spanning three days, 11 venues and over 250 bands, 2011’s Fest should be a memorable occasion to say the least. Continue Reading…
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