FERRIS FEST

Just like you, we're passionate fans of FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF and John Hughes 80's teen films! Our aim is to share our love and appreciation for this movie during its 30th anniversary by creating a wonderfully fun emmersive event. To celebrate this milestone in the same city where Ferris, Sloane and Cameron ditched school and decided to live a little couldn't be any more choice!

Ferris Fest

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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>FERRIS FEST is a 3-day event in celebration of the 30th anniversary of FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF! The weekend will be highlighted by a very special screening of the movie at the John and Nancy Hughes Theater, approved of and supported by the Hughes family, that will feature a Q&A with stars of the film, moderated by Chicago film critic Richard Roeper.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>Currently, confirmed guests include Edie McClurg (Rooney's assistant Grace), Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward (Ferris Bueller's parents), Jonathan Schmock (French restaurant maitre d'), and Larry "Flash" Jenkins (downtown Chicago garage attendant). We're in the process of signing more stars, so check out our official website often! - www.ferrisfest.com</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to limited seating inside the John and Nancy Hughes Theater, package ticket sales are being capped at 300 attendees.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>Tickets for individual days, as well as in larger numbers for a few select events and attractions, are also available with more to come soon. There's an additional processing fee on all tickets. Saturday and Sunday begins at 9am. A portion of all proceeds will go towards a nationally renowned charity, to be revealed shortly.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa">Here is the complete rundown of the weekend's activities and offerings:</DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><STRONG>$10 - Ferris Bueller’s room</STRONG>- <SPAN>on display all 3 days at <SPAN><SPAN>Virgin Hotels 203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL. A</SPAN></SPAN>n immersive 360-degree re-creation of the place where the day off began! As an added bonus, the 'Twist and Shout' parade live re-creation, also taking place in downtown Chicago, is FREE with your admission to Ferris Bueller's room! PLEASE NOTE: Ferris Bueller's room is included with the FULL 3-DAY package, SATURDAY and SUNDAY single day tickets. The 'Twist and Shout' parade live re-creation is included with the FULL 3-DAY package and SUNDAY single day tickets.</SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><STRONG>$25 - FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF 30th anniversary screening - </STRONG>plus Q&A with the stars of the film. John & Nancy Hughes Theater, Sunday evening, May 22. PLEASE NOTE: This screening is included with SUNDAY single day tickets.</DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><STRONG><SPAN>$300 - FULL 3-DAY PACKAGE (ADDITIONAL TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!)</SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF screening plus Q&A with the stars, moderated by film critic Richard Roeper, in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater, Saturday evening, May 21</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- “Meet & Greet” with the stars of FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Friday night "Shermer High School 1986 Spring Dance" - from 6-10pm, hosted by Legendary KROQ and Sirius Radio DJ Richard Blade at the Athletico Center, 1900 Old Willow Rd. in Northbrook, IL, the hometown of writer/director John Hughes! Guests include the stars of FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, Edie McClurg, Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward, Jonathan Scmock and Larry "Flash" Jenkins. Come cosplay in 80's gear or as a character from FERRIS BUELLER! Plus, have your photo taken in an exact replica of a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder with Larry "Flash" Jenkins, who played one of the downtown Chicago garage attendants who "borrows" the car in the movie. Food and drink available for purchase.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa">- Ferris Bueller’s room, on display at Virgin Hotels 203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL - a meticulously immersive 360-degree re-creation of the place where the day off began!</DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa">- opening night ceremonies and party with musical guests (plus a certain red sports car), Friday evening, May 20</DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Access to officially licensed Ferris Bueller/John Hughes movie-related, and 80's-related items on sale</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Lunch served (both Saturday and Sunday, you pay), courtesy of <SPAN><SPAN>local Chicago area catering services</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Filming locations tour (spread over two days, Part 1 - Saturday, Part 2 - Sunday), which includes:</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Art Institute of Chicago admission</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Willis Tower Skydeck admission</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN><SPAN>- Wrigley Field: SAVE FERRIS displayed on the iconic baseball park's main entrance sign</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Cameron’s house</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Shermer High School (Glenbrook North HS): Ferris picks up Sloane disguised as her dad</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Lake Michigan overlook: Ferris and Sloane console a catatonic Cameron</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Northbrook water tower: SAVE FERRIS</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Dearborn Street in downtown Chicago: Ferris commandeers a parade float</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- ‘Twist and Shout’ parade live re-creation (exact location to be announced soon): this end-of-weekend event will bring together many entertaining live elements of the iconic movie performance!</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><STRONG>INDIVIDUAL DAY TICKETS</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><STRONG><SPAN>$50 - FRIDAY: Shermer High School 1986 Spring Dance</SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj">From 6-10pm, hosted by Legendary KROQ and Sirius Radio DJ Richard Blade at the Athletico Center, 1900 Old Willow Rd. in Northbrook, IL, the hometown of writer/director John Hughes! Guests include the stars of FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, Edie McClurg, Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward, Jonathan Scmock and Larry "Flash" Jenkins. Come cosplay in 80's gear or as a character from FERRIS BUELLER! Plus, have your photo taken in an exact replica of a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder with Larry "Flash" Jenkins, who played one of the downtown Chicago garage attendants who "borrows" the car in the movie. Food and drink available for purchase.</DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><STRONG><SPAN>$175 - SATURDAY <STRONG>(ADDITIONAL TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!)</STRONG></SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>includes:</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN><SPAN>- Ferris Bueller’s room, on display at Virgin Hotels 203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL - a meticulously immersive 360-degree re-creation of the place where the day off began!</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Filming locations tour, Part 1</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Cameron’s house</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Shermer High School (Glenbrook North HS): where Ferris picks up Sloane disguised as her dad</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Lunch served (you pay), courtesy of <SPAN><SPAN>local Chicago area catering services</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Willis Tower Skydeck admission</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN><SPAN>- Wrigley Field: SAVE FERRIS displayed on the iconic baseball park's main entrance sign</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF 30th anniversary screening plus Q&A with the stars of the film, moderated by film critic Richard Roeper, in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa">- Access to officially licensed Ferris Bueller/John Hughes movie-related, and 80's-related items on sale</DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Special surprises along the way!</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><STRONG><SPAN>$175 - SUNDAY <STRONG>(ADDITIONAL TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!)</STRONG></SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>includes:</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>- FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF 30th anniversary screening plus Q&A with the stars of the film</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>- Ferris Bueller’s room, on display at Virgin Hotels 203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL - a meticulously immersive 360-degree re-creation of the place where the day off began!</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Filming locations tour, Part 2</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Lake Michigan overlook: Ferris and Sloane console a catatonic Cameron</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa">- Northbrook water tower: SAVE FERRIS</DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Lunch served (you pay), courtesy of <SPAN><SPAN>local Chicago area catering services</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Art Institute of Chicago admission</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Dearborn Street in downtown Chicago: Ferris commandeers a parade float</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- ‘Twist and Shout’ parade live re-creation (exact location to be announced soon): this end-of-weekend event will bring together many entertaining live elements of the iconic movie performance!</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Access to officially licensed Ferris Bueller/John Hughes movie-related, and 80's-related items on sale</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_45m_ _2vxa"><SPAN>- Special surprises along the way!</SPAN></DIV>
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Gorton Community Center / The John and Nancy Hughes Theater

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