FestForums is happy to announce the return of Best of the Fests! We will be awarding one winner from each festival type (music, film, and food & beverage) in 3 different categories: Sustainability, Innovation, and Charity for a total of 9 winners.
Is your festival green? Does your festival have the wow factor? Or does it give back to the community? Let us know!
How to Enter:
Send an email to info@festforums.com with the following:
- Subject: Best of the Fests
- In the body please copy and paste the following and fill it out:
- No purchase necessary
- All music, film, wine, beer, & food festivals are eligible to enter. Everyone is eligible to nominate a festival. The decision is not based on the number of entries.
- The contest opens May 11, 2016 and ends October 1, 2016
- Please provide your complete name, email and phone number
- We will announce the festival winners at The Best of the Fests, Tuesday November 24, 2016. Winner does not need to be present.
- Please submit the award you are submitting for and what qualifies you as the “Best of the Fests” winner.
- If chosen, we would like a one minute sizzle reel for use at awards and ceremony and to post on our website.
- No one under 18 is eligible to enter
- A list of winners will be available on www.FestForums.com November 30, 2016
- Void where prohibited
- Criteria for Winning: In the sole discretion of the judges. Decisions are final.
FESTFORUMS BEST OF THE FESTS 2015 WINNERS
Sustainability:
Music: Vans Warped Tour
Food & Beverage: Tales of the Cocktail
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Innovation:
Film: San Francisco International Film Festival
Music: Wayhome Festival, Canada
Food & Beverage: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
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Charitable:
Film: Washington West Film Festival
Music: California Roots Festival
Food & Beverage: Hawaii Food & Wine
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Best Sponsor Partner to a Festival:
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SPECIAL AWARDS
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