When: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM
Meet Point: Cafe Hon
1002 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD
(410) 243-1230
Steve and Lynn have planned a fun day for us at HonFest 2008. Thank you Steve and Lynn!
WE'll MEET AT Cafe Hon, 1002 W. 36th Street , Baltimore, Maryland 21211,
(410) 243-1230 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 14th.
WHAT IS HONFEST?
The Baltimore's Best Hon Contest began in 1994 and quickly grew into its own festival, aptly named HonFest. Denise Whiting, owner of Cafe Hon & HON Bar, created both the contest and the festival. Cafe Hon has become a Baltimore’s landmark. HonFest is a unique celebration of all things "Bawlmer." It is a celebration that pays homage to the neighborhoods, the language and the people of Baltimore. Over 50,000 people flocked to HonFest just last year. The highlight of the day is the crowning of Baltimore’s Best Hon. For more information check out: http://www.honfest.net
WHAT IS A HON?
The term Hon is actually a friendly Baltimore greeting and comes from the word honey. Around here, however, the women who vie to become Baltimore’s Best Hon are a vision of the sixties-era. They are women with beehive hairdos, bright-blue eye shadow, spandex pants and anything with leopard print!
FEEL LIKE YOU WON'T FIT IN?
At HonFest you too can get your own beehive in the Glamour Lounge, listen to talented local musicians, and check out the work of local artists, while you stroll downy Avenue.
HOW CAN I FIND IT!?
This nationally recognized festival covers four city blocks on 36th Street (The Avenue) in the neighborhood of Hampden. Hampden is a revered old-style Baltimore neighborhood, filled with quirky shops, quaint restaurants and endearing residents. HonFest gives local storeowners the opportunity to spill-out onto the sidewalk and showcase their wares. HonFest is a favorite destination for young and old, tourist and resident.
HOW TO GET TO HONFEST
From Downtown:
I-83 North to Exit 8A Falls Rd. and follow signs to parking.
From the North:
I-83 South to Exit 9A-9B Cold Spring Ln. Make a left off exit and then a right onto Falls Rd. and follow signs to parking.
From Charles Street:
Going North turn left onto University Parkway then turn left onto 40th St. (across from the Carlyle at the Quality Inn Hotel). Then left onto Keswick Rd. and follow signs to parking.
Please RSVP by June 7 using the form below:
Hope to see everyone on the Avenue.
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