Toms River Fest
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Toms River Fest is a major festival event held at the campus of Toms River High School North in Toms River Township, New Jersey, every summer. It was selected by the American Bus Association as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for Group Travel 2006.[1]
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[edit] Low Attendance in 2006
The festival attracted over 70,000 people in its first year. For 2006, over 100,000 people were expected to attend each day, however, estimates showed that only 45,000 attended over the four days. Officials blamed the low attendance rate on a dangerous heat wave, which struck the area with near-record temperatures during the four days of the festival. The revenue for the event was $60,000, down substantially from $394,000 in its previous year.[2] Toms River Regional Schools staff members will be surveyed to decide if Toms River Fest should be repeated in future years.
[edit] Acts
In 2005, Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Jesse McCartney, Keith Urban and others performed.
In 2006, Rihanna, Hilary Duff, Lonestar, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Meat Loaf, KC and the Sunshine Band , Martina McBride, Rick Springfield, Live, Alexa Ray Joel, and LeAnn Rimes performed. Hilary Duff was the most successful act in 2006, selling over ten thousand seats.
[edit] Inside Toms River Fest
The festival offers free carnival rides, a large food court, free BMX stunt shows, free fireworks, the Millennium Radio Marketplace, a flea market and area for attendees to learn more about local businesses and services, and concerts inside the Poland Spring Arena, which is located on campus, the Saint Barnabas Day Stage, and the Pine Belt Night Stage.
Since there is no parking allowed near the festival, free shuttle services are provided by Wachovia and Toms River Regional Schools at the Toms River schools.
