PARSIPPANY — Lead East is a five day Oldies Music and Old Car Festival Weekend unlike any event held anywhere on this planet. The word Lead is old car vernacular meaning customized car. It’s what auto body men used before Bondo auto body filler was invented.
Lead East starts on Wednesday, August 31 through Sunday, September 4 at the Parsippany Hilton, One Hilton Court.
The event delivers a series of events that celebrates the 50’s decade. Over the years more than 250,000 people have attended the event.
LEAD EAST is not just another “run of the mill” car show where nothing happens. It’s a giant 50’s PARTY, a Festival of the Fifties, offering more unique events than 15 normal shows put together! People come together every year, set up their pop-up tents and BBQ’s next to one another, and kick back to wallow in the good vibrations that permeate the air for this magic, nostalgic weekend. The mellow atmosphere that glows day and night over Parsippany every Labor Day Weekend is unmatched by any old car or oldies music festival anywhere!
When the Hilton gets sold out, or for people who can’t stay four nights, Hanover Marriott across the street where you can stay 2-3 nights is recommended. The Marriott will be operating a Free Shuttle bus from 9:00 a.m. to midnight to the front gate of Lead East for hotel guests. The Marriott is the only hotel offering a shuttle service. There will be a portion of the Marriott parking lot designated for old car parking only.
If you are staying at any other hotel, Uber is available 24 hours a day. If you don’t have an Uber account, you can get your first ride free worth up to $15.00 by using this code: 7m4wn.
GENERAL ADMISSION**
(Prices include tax)
Adults – Thursday: $15.00 (18 and older)
Junior – Thursday: $10.00 (12 to 17 years old)
Adults – Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $20.00 (18 and older)
Juniors -Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $15.00 (12 to 17 years old)
Children 11 & under admitted free to car show when accompanied by adult. Children need a ticket for Saturday and Sunday night Oldies Concerts & Friday night Dance Party. Because the Admission price was dropped to $10, there is no Senior Discount.
3-DAY WEEKEND WRISTBANDS: Weekend Adult Wristband: $55.00; Weekend Junior Wristband: $40.0; and children under 12 accompanied by Adult are free.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Plan A Cars with Wed. night hotel reservations at Hilton/Hampton Inn pick up their Plan A 2016 credentials on entry road and check into hotels.
12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
VIP Early 2017 hotel reservations and 2017 Old Car Registration and Plan A Car parking reservations available in Hilton Lobby for those guests staying in the Hilton / Hampton Inn Hotel Wednesday night.
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
KICKOFF PARTY in the Hotel Ballroom with D.J. LIL’ JIMMY
Thursday, September 1, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Plan A’s checking into Hilton/Hampton Inn Thursday pick up their Old Car Registration at Hilton entry road. Only Plan A cars admitted to the event on Thursday. All other old cars and spectators park in Campus 6 Lot. Trailers and tow vehicles park in Trailer Lot.
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
VIP Early 2017 hotel reservations and 2017 Old Car Registration and Plan A Parking Spot Reservations available for those guests checking into the Hilton and/or Hampton Inn. This is a golden opportunity to renew your existing room.
12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m.
DJ JERRY “The Wolfman” BURST playing Oldies outdoors.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tickets for Friday Night Dance Party, Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts, and Prom (FREE) on sale in coatroom inside revolving door.
8:00 p.m. ’til he quits…
WELCOME PARTY with THE GOLDEN GUP spinnin’ in the Ballroom.
8:00 p.m.
OUTDOOR MOVIES at the ACE DRIVE-IN Theatre: Tonight GENE AUTRY and THE PHANTOM EMPIRE (1935) a s Sci-Fi/Musical/Western; SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959) with JACK LEMON, MARILYN MONROE and TONY CURTIS; GODZILLA vs. SPACE GODZILLA (1994) with multiple monsters. Bring lawn chairs. We’ve had Drive-In movies every year for 34 years!
11:00 p.m.
CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
Friday, September 2, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
LEAD EAST Open to the Public. Non-Plan A old cars park in Campus 6; Tow vehicles and trailers park in Trailer Lot.
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
50’s COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Rear Ballroom and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area and expanded into Elements Ballroom: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabilia, and lots of other goodies for sale!
9:00 a.m. to NOON
Old Car Registration for Plan A’s from Friday morning on, will take place on Hilton entry road.
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tickets for Friday Night Dance Party, and Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in Main Hallway, just inside from the revolving door. Prom Tickets (FREE but limited) here, too.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
Outdoor D.J. JERRY “WOLFMAN” BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, and announcements. Tune your radio to 88.1 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near Hampton Inn entrance.
12:00 Noon until ?
Free SHAG DANCE LESSONS by TONY & SUZY ELDRITH of Pfafftown, NC. Elements Ballroom. This dance is a real challenge. We suggest you attend lessons all three days!
12:00 NOON to 12:00 Midnight
50’s KARAOKE and Open Mike presented by PAT FERANTE in Hotel Lobby Atrium. Expanded seating area: Plenty of chairs for people to sit down all weekend!
3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Plan B OLD CAR REGISTRATION: The B LOT (7 Campus) opening time TO BE ANNOUNCED (subject to property owner’s approval). ONLY Pre-Registered Plan B cars with reserved parking spot in Campus 7 (Kraft) Lot may pick up credentials Friday afternoon. Pre-Registered B cars with or without a reserved parking spot in C LOT (upper Diiachi) pick up credentials at 5:00 p.m. Diiachi C & D LOTS opens after 5:00 p.m. .
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
On-site Non-Pre Registered Plan B’s: Do not come to Car Registration until 5:00 p.m. , then park in Daiichi Lot. Because this is a business complex operating during the week, please don’t bring your B cars Friday morning and expect to get into the event. Park in Campus 6 before Registration opens to B cars.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
COOLEST CRUISER CONTEST. Be a star in your car by the Outdoor Stage – while Wolfman makes comments!
5:00 p.m. throughout the Weekend
NEW! TWO HANDICAPPED PARKING LOTS: One by Old Car Registration by GAF Lot (FREE Shuttle bus rides from here to Main Ticket Booth and back) and second located in the Campus 9 parking lot off Hilton Court, immediately adjacent to our Main Spectator Ticket Booth. We do not have use of these Spectator Parking Lots until 5:00 p.m. Friday. When you enter the property, ask the Parking Attendant to direct you to HANDICAPPED Parking Area.
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
On-site Non-Pre Registered Plan B’s: Do not come to Car Registration until 5:00 p.m., then park in Daiichi Lot. Because this is a business complex operating during the week, please don’t bring your B cars Friday morning and expect to get into the event. Park in Campus 6 before Registration opens to B cars.
7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY in the Ballroom. Come dance your socks off with THE GREYHOUNDS! $10 for anyone already inside the event, or $10.00 plus General Admission for anyone not inside the event.
8:00 p.m.
“SENIOR” SOCK HOP at our Outdoor Stage (largest dance area) with THE RAVE ON BAND. a great BUDDY HOLLEY and ROY ORBISON Tribute band from Union, NJ. DJ’d by LIL’ JIMMY from Peabody, MA. Enter the Best Dancer Contest Preliminaries at 10:30 p.m., where three couples will be selected for Saturday night’s DANCE OFF.
8:00 p.m.
OUTDOOR 50’s MOVIES at the ACE DRIVE-IN THEATRE. Tonight’s quintuple feature: It’s Documentary/Vintage Rock and big whale night. ROCK ROCK ROCK (1956) a classic with FRANKIE LYMON & THE TEENAGERS, THE MOONGLOWS, CHUCK BERRY, THE FLAMINGOES, TUESDAY WELD (with CONNIE FRANCIS’ voice dubbed in) & ALAN FREED; 3 short documentaries: The cars of MAD MAX FURY ROAD; The DVM (Department of Mutant Vehicles) at BURNING MAN and INGENUITY IN ACTION, the NHRA NATIONAL DRAGS OF 1958; If we have time, MOBY DICK (1956) with GREGORY PECK. Bring lawn chairs.
8:45 p.m.
Best Jr. Bobby Soxer, Jr. Greaser, and Jr. Nerd CONTESTS in Lobby Atrium
10:30 p.m. (time approximate)
DANCE CONTEST PRELIMINARIES by Outdoor Stage
11:00 p.m.
CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
Saturday, September 3, 2016
8:00 a.m.
Old Car Registration opens in GAF Parking Lot off Campus Drive. If you did not Pre-Register your old car as a Plan A or Plan B, get there early! Pre-registered and on site One Day Saturday cars welcomed again!
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
LEAD EAST Open to the Public. 1,400+ 1972 and earlier Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Stock Restored Cars, and other Custom Cars on display in four parking lots.
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
50’s COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Rear Ballroom , Ballroom Pre-Assembly area, and two additional rooms: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabilia, and lots of other goodies for sale!
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Drop off unwrapped toys or $ donation in area outside front door of Hotel for Military Transport Association TOYS FOR TOTS collection for the US MARINE RESERVE unit at Picatinny Arsenal. To be distributed to needy North Jersey kids for upcoming holiday season.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
Outdoor D.J. JERRY “WOLFMAN” BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, and announcements. Tune your radio to 88.1 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near Hampton Inn entrance.
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All of the remaining unsold Hilton and Hampton Inn rooms for LEAD EAST 2017 will go on sale in the Hilton Lobby. You need to book a four-night stay (Thursday. through Sunday.) and Credit Cards will not be accepted. A one night’s stay deposit in cash or check is required.
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Is your old car broken? Go see the nice guys from MEADOWLANDS STREET ROD ASSOCIATION in their HOT ROD REPAIR SHOP in the Hilton Lot. They also conduct free NSRA Safety Inspections.
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Reserved seat tickets for Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in Main Hallway, just inside from the revolving door. Pick up Prom Tickets (FREE but limited) here, too.
10:00 a.m. until ???
Strolling A Cappella group STILL AROUND continues the LEAD EAST tradition of wandering indoors and out, popping up and singing great four- and five-part harmony.
10:00 a.m. until ???
NEW! FISHING IN LAKE Pb (periodic symbol for Lead) for kids and adults. Last time we knew there were fish in the pond. BYO fishing pole, etc.
11:00 a.m.
Register to compete for Saturday’s two-hour DOO WOP IDOL Competition with Rob and Laura Albanese in the Lobby Atrium. Those who don’t sign up may be worked into the schedule.
11:00 a.m.
Meet Special Guest LARRY ERICKSON from Detroit, famed designer of ZZ Top’s CADZILLA, former Chief Designer of the 2005 Mustang Design Team, and builder/owner of the Chevy Highboy, the car that should have won America’s Most Beautiful Roadster at San Mateo Grand National Roadster Show. He and famed rod builder ROY BRIZIO from South San Francisco, CA (tentative) will give a SEMINAR on rod styling and building. Also including rod builder DERRICK PESKO from Waterford, CT. Three great guys you and meet and chat with.
11:00 a.m. throughout the day
A small army of clowns will provided a variety of activities for kids, with photo opportunities.
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Free BASIC 50’s DANCING LESSONS at Outdoor Stage presented by LOU VINCI and MICHELLE LEOTTA.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight
50’s KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE directed by PAT FERANTE in the Hotel Lobby Atrium. Pat provides the recorded music for the KARAOKE. He is authorized to supervise the KARAOKE & OPEN MIKE event. Pat will flip-flop back and forth from KARAOKE to OPEN MIKE for you to get up and perform. The best part of it is the high quality performances of a big percentage of those participating!
12:00 Noon until ?
Free SHAG DANCE LESSONS by TONY & SUZY ELDRITH of Pfafftown, NC. Elements Ballroom. This dance is a real challenge. We suggest you attend lessons all three days!
12:00 Noon until ?
NEW! Live entertainment outdoors at the Gazebo. Oldies band THE JERSEY SHORE ROUSTABOUTS, plus solo act from Bellville, DAVE BEASLEY “BOP WITH THE BEAS”. We’re providing a new venue for spectators to sit and relax. If you’ve got an old car, bring your lawn chairs to the Gazebo. Some chairs provided for spectators.
12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m.
PUZZLE CONTEST and TWO HOUR MODEL CAR CONTEST by Outdoor Pool. Two categories: 17 and younger & 18 and older. We supply the models FREE. All models will be the same. Only the parts supplied can be used. No parts can be pre–assembled. 1/24 or 1/25 scale kits. Every year this gets bigger and better.
12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
A LEAD EAST tradition, killer Rockabilly band, the always wicked RAZORBACKS featuring KENNY DUDA, perform on the Outdoor Stage. Dancing is encouraged, in fact it’s mandatory!
12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m.
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation Charity Raffle. Free Children’s Activities (face painting, etc.) in Main Hall near Hotel Ballroom, inside revolving door. Last year’s 50-50 total amounted to a record $46,215, and the winner DEE SALOMONE, Make-A-Wish volunteer, donated half of her winnings back to the charity! Make- A-Wish has raised over $210,000 in the 13 years they have been doing the 50/50 at LEAD EAST.
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
DOO WOP IDOL in Lobby Atrium. Any amateur individual or group can sign up, get on stage, and perform one song in “IDOL” competition. Judges select one winner for $300 cash prize. Today’s winner will also perform one song on stage in Hotel Ballroom in Saturday night Oldies Concert and option to do the same Sunday night. One year, five finalists each got an opportunity to perform on stage at the Saturday night Concert.
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Day #1 of A Cappella Doo Wop Show with four groups in the Hotel Ballroom. Fabulous five-part harmony, a vocal art form. No extra admission charge for anyone inside the event. Saturday’s groups include THE WHIPTONES, CHERISHED MEMORIES, STILL AROUND, and MEMORIES OF YOU.
1:00 p.m. (time approximate)
NEW! PIE-EATING CONTEST at Outdoor Stage during RAZORBACKS’ first band break. Kids and adults welcome to compete.
3:00 p.m. (time approximate)
BACK AGAIN! BEST DRESSED 50‘s CONTEST at Outdoor Stage. $100 Prize. Gals compete against guys.
7:00 p.m.
GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT in the Hotel Ballroom starring THE HEARTBEATS (“A Thousand Miles Away”), EUGENE PITT & THE JIVE FIVE (“My True Story”), CLEVELAND STILL & THE DUBS (“Could This Be Magic?”), THE FIREFLIES (“You Were Mine”), plus top A Cappella groups MEMORIES OF YOU and The WHIPTONES. Also one song by Saturday’s DOO WOP IDOL Winner. MC’d by COOL BOBBY B of Sirius XM Radio. With intermission. Reserved seat tickets available online, by calling (908) 876-9100, or at the event. Concert ticket allows entry to event after 6:00 p.m. without purchase of Event General Admission Spectator Ticket.
8:00 p.m.
NEW: Fabulous MA blues band THE MEDICINAL PURPOSE outdoors at the GAZEBO.
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight
OUTDOOR 50’s MOVIES at the ACE DRIVE-IN THEATRE. Tonight’s triple feature: THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT (1957) with JAYNE MANSFIELD. Songs by FATS DOMINO, THEPLATTERS, GENE VINCENT & THE BLUE CAPS, LITTLE RICHARD & THE TRENIERS (who invented Rock ‘n Roll years before BILL HALEY & THE COMETS); I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF (1957) with MICHAEL LANDON and YVONNE LIME; and WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE (1951).
8:30 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight
THE GOLDEN GUP and the RHYTHMHANCERS perform on Outdoor Stage. A LEAD EAST tradition – the asphalt will rock, jump, and wiggle! Absolutely one of the most rockin’ scenes at the event. Bring your lawn chairs.
9:00 p.m.
DANCE CONTEST FINALS by Outdoor Stage
11:00 p.m.
CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
1:00 AM (approx.) until it ends (sunrise?)
The GOLDEN GUP’s officially sanctioned late night Rhythm n’ Blues PARKING LOT PARTY with his jukebox-powered, shockingly pink “JUKEBUG.” No other car event on this planet has activities scheduled ’til dawn! At previous LEAD EASTs they went ’til sunrise!!
Sunday, September 4, 2016
8:00 a.m.
Old Car Registration for Sunday One-day 1974 and earlier vehicle participants; parking in Daiichi Lot.
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
LEAD EAST Open to the Public. Tow vehicles and trailers park in Trailer parking lot. See 1,400+ 1974 and earlier Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Stock Restored Cars, and other Custom Cars on display in four parking lots.
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
SUNDAY CHAPEL SERVICE at the outdoor Gazebo with Event Director JIM CRAIG. Bring lawn chairs & blankets. (Rain location: Hotel Ballroom)
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
50’s COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Rear Ballroom and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area and two additional rooms: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean “stuff” for sale!
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Drop off unwrapped toys or $ donation in area outside front door of Hotel for Military Transport Association TOYS FOR TOTS collection for the US MARINE RESERVE unit at Picatinny Arsenal. To be distributed to needy North Jersey kids for upcoming holiday season.
10:00 AM until ???
Strolling A Cappella group PARTY OF 5 continues the LEAD EAST tradition of wandering indoors and out, popping up and singing great four-and five-part harmony.
10:00 AM until ???
NEW! FISHING IN LAKE Pb (periodic symbol for Lead) for kids and adults. Last time we knew there were fish in the pond. BYO fishing pole, etc.
10:00 AM to 2:00 p.m.
BACK AGAIN! TRI-FIVE CHEVY MINI-MEET: On Sunday we will hold a “Show within a Show” just for 1955, ’56 and ’57 Chevrolets (cars and trucks). The cars will park in a special roped-off area of the Daiichi lot. There will be judging and awards for Best Stock Restored and Best Modified for each year. At 2:00 p.m., they will parade through the event.
10:00 AM to 5:00 p.m.
Reserved seat tickets for Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in Main Hallway, just inside from the revolving door. Pick up Prom Tickets (FREE but limited due to space ) here, too.
10:00 AM to 5:00 p.m.
If your old car needs a repair to get home, try the MEADOWLANDS STREET ROD ASSOCIATION’s HOT ROD REPAIR SHOP in the Hilton Lot. They also conduct free NSRA Safety Inspections.
10:00 AM to 8:00 p.m.
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation Charity Raffle. Free Children’s Activities (face painting, etc.) in Main Hall near Hotel Ballroom, inside revolving door. Last year’s 50-50 total amounted to a record $46,215, and the winner DEE SALOMONE, Make-A-Wish volunteer, donated half of her winnings back to the charity! Make- A-Wish has raised over $210,000 in the 13 years they have been doing the 50/50 at LEAD EAST.
10:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight
Outdoor D.J. JERRY “WOLFMAN” BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, and announcements. Tune your radio to 88.1 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near Hampton Inn entrance.
10:30 AM to 5:30 p.m.
AWARD WINNING CARS ON DISPLAY near Ace Drive-In screen
11:00 AM
Meet Special Guest LARRY ERICKSON from Detroit, famed designer of ZZ Top’s CADZILLA, former Chief Designer of the 2005 Mustang Design Team, and builder/owner of the Chevy Highboy, the car that should have won America’s Most Beautiful Roadster at San Mateo Grand National Roadster Show. He and famed rod builder ROY BRIZIO from South San Francisco, CA (tentative) will give a SEMINAR on rod styling and building. Also rod builder DERRICK PESKO from Waterford, CT. Three great guys you and meet and chat with.
11:00 AM to NOON
Free BASIC 50’s DANCING LESSONS at Outdoor Stage, presented by LOU VINCI and MICHELLE LEOTA.
11:00 AM throughout the day
A small army of clowns will provided a variety of activities for kids, with photo opportunities.
11:30 AM to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
50’s KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE directed by PAT FERANTE in the Hotel Lobby Atrium. Pat provides the recorded music for the KARAOKE. He is authorized to supervise the KARAOKE & OPEN MIKE event. Pat will flip-flop back and forth from KARAOKE to OPEN MIKE for you to get up and perform. The best part of it is the high quality performances of a big percentage of those participating!
12:00 Noon until ?
Free SHAG DANCE LESSONS by TONY & SUZY ELDRITH of Pfafftown, NC. Elements Ballroom. This dance is a real challenge. We suggest you attend lessons all three days!
12:00 NOON to 5:00 p.m.
Rockabilly band, THE RAZORBACKS, perform on the Outdoor Stage. Another Lead East tradition – it is universally agreed that these guys are a rockin’ band that always pleases the crowd!
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NEW! IMPERSONATOR COMPETITION! $300 cash prize to best ELVIS, BUDDY HOLLEY, ROY ORBISON, JOHNNY CASH, etc. Impersonator. Professionals welcome. In Lobby Atrium. Winner also gets the opportunity to perform onstage in Sunday Night Oldies Concert in the Ballroom.
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Day #2 A CAPPELLA DOO WOP SHOW with four groups in Hotel Ballroom. Fabulous five-part harmony you won’t find many other places on Earth. Seats are not reserved in afternoon. Today’s groups include DESIRE, PARTY OF 5, CLASSIC SOUNDS and ECHOES OF TIME.
1:00 p.m.
NEW! GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS “World’s Longest Stroll” RECORD ATTEMPT! Join in! Outdoors by Wolfman, near front door to Hampton Inn.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NEW! Live entertainment outdoors at the Gazebo popular Jersey band FOUR MAN TRIO performs. We’re providing a new venue for spectators to sit and relax. If you’ve got an old car, bring your lawn chairs to the Gazebo.
2:00 p.m.
PARADE OF THE TRI-FIVE CHEVYS through the event.
3:00 p.m. (time approximate)
BACK AGAIN! MUFFLER RAPPING CONTEST RETURNS. Outdoors by Wolfman, near front door to Hampton Inn.
3:00 p.m. (time approximate)
BACK AGAIN! BEST DRESSED 50‘s CONTEST at Outdoor Stage. $100 Prize. Gals compete against guys.
3:30 p.m. (time approximate)
Sunday afternoon and evening we’re bringing in BRIAN BEATTIE’s restored JIM & ALLISON LEE “Great Expectations” front engined AA/FD and the ROCKY’s ROD SHOP supercharged fuel burning ’72 ”Time Bomb” Vega Funny Car to fire up their engine and “cackle” the motor. Following the Muffler Rapping Contest (we invented it in 1984 at William Paterson College LEAD EAST #2). All in the in the “echo chamber” by Wolfman. Bring earplugs.
4:00 p.m.
GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT with eight groups in Hotel Ballroom starring CHARLIE THOMAS‘ DRIFTERS (“Under the Boardwalk”), LARRY CHANCE & THE EARLS (“Remember Then”), young sensation KID KYLE and popular Jersey band FOUR MAN TRIO. Also one song by Saturday’s DOO WOP IDOL Winner and Sunday’s IMPERSONATOR COMPETITION Winner, plus two top A Cappella Groups CLASSIC SOUNDS and ECHOES OF TIME. Reserved seat tickets available online, by calling 908-876-9100, or at the event. Drawing onstage for the MAKE-A-WISH 50-50 Winner after intermission. Last year the 50-50 reached $46,215! Winner does not have to be present. Note new 4 p.m. early Concert starting time. Concert ticket allows entry to event after 3:00 p.m. without purchase of Event General Admission Spectator Ticket.
5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS for TOP CUSTOMS, plus Special Awards presented to the BEST STREET ROD, BEST STOCK RESTORED, BEST MUSCLE CAR, and WORST RAT ROD at the Outdoor Stage. Plus, drawing of $100 cash prize to those who filled out survey form at the admission gate.
6:30 p.m.
BACK AGAIN! PARADE OF THE PROM QUEENS Returns. Convertibles line up by Wolfman, near front door to Hampton Inn.
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The 30th Annual SENIOR PROM in the Elements Ballroom, with Master of Ceremonies/D.J. LIL’ JIMMY from Peabody, MA. Crowning of Prom Queen 2016. Must be properly attired: no jeans, t-shirts, shorts, or sneakers. Gals must wear dress or skirt; guys must wear jacket or suit – tie optional. Prom Tickets are $20/couple, on sale in Main Hallway, just inside near the revolving door.
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight
OUTDOOR 50’s MOVIES at the ACE DRIVE-IN THEATRE. Tonight’s triple feature: ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET THE MUMMY (1955) with MARIE WINDSOR; KING CREOLE (1958) with ELVIS PRESLEY, CAROLYN JONES, WALTER MATTHAU; and ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN (1958) ALLISON HAYES, YVETTE VICKERS and more actors you never heard of. Bring lawn chairs.
8:30 p.m.
NEW! “CRACKLE FEST” AT NIGHT with BRIAN BEATTIE’s restored JIM & ALLISON LEE “Great Expectations” front engined AA/FD and the ROCKY’s ROD SHOP supercharged fuel burning ’72 ”Time Bomb” Vega Funny Car. They will fire the engine in the “Echo Chamber” under the Hampton Inn front door porte coachere by Wolfman. Bring earplugs. See the flames, sniff the fuel, and enjoy the thunder. Not for babies or dogs.
11:00 p.m.
CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
