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Thank You All For Attending the 7th Annual Festivus for the Restivus.
See you all next year!
 

Official Schedule

Gates Open @ 2:00pm on
Friday July 17

FRIDAY July 17

8:00pm Sharp! - MIDNITE
10:00pm-10:30pm - Jeh Kulu
10:30pm-12:00am -Oumou Sangare
12:30am-2:30am -Toubab Krewe

SATURDAY July 18

1:00pm-2:00pm -Sara Grace and the Suits
2:30pm-3:30pm -Strength in Numbers
4:00pm-5:00pm -Boubacar Diabate
5:30pm-6:30pm -Earl "Chinna" Smith
7:00pm-8:00pm -Movement of the People
8:30pm-10:00pm -Toubab Krewe
10:30pm-12:00am -Barrington Levy
12:30am-1:30am -Black Sheep

Saturday Night VIP After Party

1:30am>>>>>????? -My Dear Disco and more

Sunday July 19

11am-12pm -Earl "Chinna" Smith and Friends 1
2-130pm -Jazz Criminals ........Clean Up!

Information

The Festivus, dubbed "The Manifestivus" this year to honor its larger scale, is held on 93 acres of breathtaking land in Cabot, six hours north of New York City and three hours from Boston or Montreal. Set on a gently rolling hillside meadow surrounded by forest, the timber stage creates an unforgettable vibe which last year hosted 1500 dancing, smiling, loving faces under a moonlit sky. The Festivus is founded by Toubab Krewe bassist David Pransky, and takes place on his family's longtime farm.

The "forward thinking, groove-heavy" (Jambase) Toubab Krewe of Asheville, NC headline both nights. Friday night will also include a rare U.S. performance by Oumou Sangaré, "the songbird of Mali," with Virgin Islands roots masters Midnite opening the gathering. Jamaican reggae legends Barrington Levy and Earl "Chinna" Smith and NYC's old-school hip-hop duo Black Sheep will also move the crowds Saturday. Other performers include Lamine Soumano, Strength In Numbers, Movement of the People: Fela Kuti Tribute Ensemble, Boubakar Diabaté, Sara Grace & The Suits and Jeh Kulu. Yoga In The Woods and African drum and dance workshops will also be available.

The family-friendly event offers on-site camping, medical facilities and security, a VIP lounge, and vendors of authentic African and Ital food and local arts and crafts. Hiking trails wind through beaver ponds, marsh and woodland forest, and a large swimming pond. The 200 children attending in 2008 had their own safe play area with body paint and a bouncy house. This year they'll also have a puppet theater and a little people's water slide. An energy-saving sound system and LED lights use only a fraction of the power used at most festivals.

Pre-sale weekend tickets are available now for just $65 for a limited time, as are VIP packages and single-night tickets, via the Paypal button above.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Sabu School in Conakry, Guinea, a children's school for Sierra Leone refugees, and will also go to supporting Toubab Krewe's teachers, their families, and the musical traditions of West Africa and beyond.

Line Up 2009

VIP INFORMATION


This year at Festivus we are featuring a VIP tickets. Amenities include

~ On site Festival parking for VIP Guests
~ On Site Camping
~ VIP Lounge with refreshments and O'deurvs
~ Options for Massage
~ VIP Restrooms
~ VIP Stage Views
~ VIP Backstage Access
~ Private VIP Lounge for After Party
~ Other VIP Amenities
~ VIP Hot Tub
~ Special Artist Performances

Directions

From points south - Boston, NYC, etc.

Take I-93 until it merges with I-91, and head north towards St. Johnsbury. Take exit 21 and merge with Route 2 West, towards Danville.

9.6 miles later, in West Danville, you will turn RIGHT onto Route 15 (also known as "The Grand Army of the Republic Highway") towards Walden and Hardwick.

After 5.5 miles, you will come to an intersection with a logging company and the Walden Fire Department to your left. Take that left onto Route 215 (also known as "Cabot-Walden Road") towards Cabot.

After 1.7 miles, you're going to see Pransky Road to your RIGHT. It's a VERY SHARP TURN, so exercise caution, sanity, and a touch of style when you pull in. There will be trained assistants who will guide you through the process from there.

MAPQUEST FROM BOSTON || MAPQUEST FROM NYC


From points north - Burlington, Greenland, etc.

Take I-89 to exit 8 in Montpelier. Stay on Memorial Drive until it becomes Route 2 --- then stay on Route 2.

After around 10 miles, you'll enter the town of Marshfield, and to the LEFT of the General Store/gas station complex, you'll see VT-215 S (also known as "Cabot Road"). Take that left, heading towards Cabot.

Precisely 7.2 miles later, after passing through the village of Cabot, you will come upon Pranksy Road to your LEFT. Be advised that the turn is on a sharp corner and a steep downhill grade for those Festivus-goers who came from down South. Keep an eye out for them. Once you're onto Pransky Road, our automated conveyor belts and robotic servant-drones will assist you from there. For your safety, please keep your hands inside your vehicle, and avoid any sudden movements.

MAPQUEST FROM BURLINGTON || MAPQUEST FROM MONTREAL

Volunteers & Information

For volunteer information click below:
volunteer.manifestivus@gmail.com

For general information click below:
info.manifestivus@gmail.com

Festivus Links

Site Links
www.manifestivus.com
www.myspace.com/thefestivusfortherestivus
volunteer.manifestivus@gmail.com
info.manifestivus@gmail.com

Purchase Tickets
www.manifestivus.com

Toubab Krewe
www.myspace.com/toubabkrewe
www.toubabkrewe.com

Oumou Sangaré
www.myspace.com/oumousangare

Midnite
www.myspace.com/midnitevi
www.myspace.com/midniteroots

Barrington Levy
www.barringtonlevy.net

Black Sheep
www.myspace.com/blacksheep

Earl "Chinna" Smith
www.chinnasmithmusic.com

Boubacar Diabaté
www.myspace.com/sambalolo

Lamine Soumano
www.myspace.com/laminesoumano

Movement of the People:
Fela Kuti Tribute Ensemble
www.myspace.com/mopvermont
www.movementofthepeople.com

Strength In Numbers
www.myspace.com/strengthinnumbersproject

Sara Grace & The Suits
www.myspace.com/saragracethesuits

Jeh Kulu
www.myspace.com/jehkulu
www.jehkulu.org