July 29- August 1, 2010
Seaside Park, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Gathering of the Vibes Website
- Seaside Park is located on Connecticut's Gold Coast just 55 miles from NYC and only 150 miles from Philly and Boston.
- I-95, Metro North, Amtrack and the Port Jefferson Ferry are all within one mile of the Vibes.
- Seaside Park has 370 waterfront acres and was donated to the City by its most famous resident, P.T. Barnum, and designed by the father of landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park.
- There are plenty of hotels within a short distance to accommodate the folks who prefer a bed to a tent.
For decades, Grateful Dead shows had served as a community-building institution where followers of the group could revel with friends both old and new. When Jerry Garcia passed away in August 1995, millions of Deadheads were left with a void in their lives. Terrapin Tapes, a "tape traders" blank media wholesaler for live concert tapers and traders, decided to do something to fill that void. Memorial Day Weekend, 1996, Terrapin produced its first festival at SUNY Purchase College. Aptly named "Deadhead Heaven", the event attracted 3,500 and provided a forum to celebrate Jerry & The Dead, and reunite for a weekend of spiritual renewal. In 1997, the festival relocated to Croton Point Park, NY and was re-named "Gathering of the Vibes." In each of the years since, Gathering of the Vibes has carried the spirit of these initial events forward by creating wholly unique musical experiences for fans from far and wide. The folks who come to the Vibes annually to build and renew their bonds of friendship comprise the community that has affectionately become known as the Vibe Tribe.
The Gathering of the Vibes stretches along stunning waterfront property on over a mile of sandy and rocky beaches. With ample car-camping on lush park fields, and hot showers, flush toilets, and shady breezes, the Vibes is a summer festival vacation dream.
- Non-competing multiple stages
- Kids Corner for arts, crafts, songs, and friendship
- Teen Scene for live music jammin, instruction and community building
- Travelling art galleries and colorful craft and import vendors
- Green Vibes Village: an eco-friendy and not-for-profit educational center
- Swimming beaches; skate park; beach volleyball; beachside biking
- The coldest craft and domestic beer poured on the East Coast!
- Eclectic, delicious foods, snacks, farmer's market, and drinks
- On-site general stores for campers' convenience
- Yoga, dance, peace ceremonies and wellness classes
- Circus performers and random acts of art and creativity!
- So much more!
Crosby Stills and Nash, The Allman Brothers Band, James Brown, all touring members of the Grateful Dead, George Clinton, Bruce Hornsby, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, Ray Manzarek, John Scofield, Buddy Miles, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Burning Spear, The Wailers, Third World, Los Lobos, Taj Mahal, Dickey Betts, Les Claypool, Warren Haynes, Gov't Mule, Robert Randolph, Keller Williams, Soulive, Martin Sexton, moe...to name just a few!
Age:
- 15 - 19 ~ 4%
- 20 - 24 ~ 19%
- 25 - 34 ~ 23%
- 35 - 44 ~ 25%
- 45 - 54 ~ 21%
- 55+ ~ 8%
Location:
- 45% from the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
- 45% from the Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
- 10% other
Lifestyle:
- Loyal, dedicated fans: over 80% return year after year!
- 83% earn over $50K per year. Over 80% are college educated.
- Techno-savvy; socially conscious; active and outdoorsy.
- Traveler/Adventurer: Average road trip to Vibes = 350 miles!
Inform, Educate, Demonstrate, Participate, Be On-Site!
- Extended community through the Vibes Forum and social networks!
- 50,000 and growing opt-in email addresses!
- 440,000 page views per week during the month leading to the Vibes!
- 20,000 color glossy Vibes Event Programs distributed on-site!
- 7,000 ticket shipments with inserts!
- On-site pouring, naming, promotional, educational, and vending rights:
- Green Vibes Stage or Green Vibes Village
- Cyber Tent
- Food Court
- VIP Tent, VIP Bar
- Beer Gardens
- Teen Scene or Kids Corner
- Camping Headquarters
- Convenience and Camping Stores
- Arts and Craft Vending Village
- Create a Village or VIP tent of your own!
- Interact with our campers, our families, our artists and our programs!
- Become a part of the Vibe Tribe community and enhance the Vibes experience!
For more information, please visit our partner page at:
http://gatheringofthevibes.com/sponsor_presentation/index.html