Fire up your AOL connection and Ask Jeeves to take you straight to As If! ’90s Fest on the World Wide Web because it’s getting hella exciting. Sisqó and C+C Music Factory are headlining a totally awesome lineup, and the one and only Hulk Hogan will be hosting.
For its fifth year, the 1990s are moving to Maritime Creative in Elkton, where there’s plenty of space to hacky sack and dance the Dougie. It’s all going down on Saturday, May 3, from 2 to 9 p.m. at 1105 County Road 13A South in Elkton.
“This has become such a popular event that we just needed more space,” said Jeanetta Cebollero, owner of Ancient City Entertainment. “With the added area, we’ve got a second stage featuring some killer garage bands, more vendors and food trucks, and plenty of space for kids’ activities to entertain the small fries. We’ll also have coverage from the weather, which is a huge bonus. It’s going to be the raddest iteration of the As If! Fest yet!”
Sisqó is known internationally for hits like “Thong Song” and “Incomplete.” C+C Music Factory ruled the Jock Jams discs with their hit “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).” They’ll be joined by Nerd Kill Overdrive, A/C Power Unit, TAUK, Tori Nance, DeeJay Natural, “Isn’t It Iconic?” an Alanis Morrisette Tribute by Ramona + The Riot, Classic Blends, “No Ordinary Dub,” a reggae tribute to Sade from Sailor Jane, and more to be announced soon.
Tickets are on sale now and are $60 for general admission, $20 for kids 10 and younger, and $150 for VIP access. VIP ticket holders are also entered into a raffle for an epic prize pack featuring meet and greet passes for both headliners, a pair of concert tickets at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, a one-night hotel stay at Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel, a Slingshot rental, “The Saint” Bourbon from the St. Augustine Distillery, and a BrüMate Ultimate Party Cooler.
For additional information and to purchase tickets, go to asifthe90sfest.com.
But that’s not all! For those craving even more ’90s immersion, the festival offers rad special events such as the official As If! ’90s Fest Afterparty and exclusive meet and greets.
Chairs and picnic blankets are allowed and encouraged at the festival, but no backpacks (fanny packs are totally cool), coolers or outside alcohol are permitted. There will be plenty of food options, bars, sodas and water to purchase.
The As If! ’90s Fest benefits ACE Alliance, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting individuals in the tourism, entertainment and hospitality industries along coastal Northeast Florida.
For vendor and sponsorship opportunities, contact Cebollero at ancientcityentertainmentgroup@gmail.com.
