BarFly’s Battle of the Band Vans takes place on Sunday, July 20th! Dozens of local bands will be proudly putting their road rigs on display, car-show style, competing for cash and prizes, at this exclusive BarFly Barbeque (it’s also our ninth anniversary!) for the hard-working rank and file of the Portland service industry. There will be free barbeque, complimentary beer and booze, and live performances by an eclectic line-up of local legends. Celebrity judges will give awards for Most Innovative, Most Party Hearty, Flair-iest, Most Legendary, and Best Presentation. The Grand Prize, Number One Band Van in Portland, will be decided by popular vote. There’ll be up to $500 cash on the line for the Grand Prize winner, so the competition is sure to be fierce!



Here’s the info you’ll need to enter your band van in the show, or get your invitation to this exclusive private party:



TO ENTER YOUR BAND VAN IN THE BATTLE:

1. Sign your band up for a free MyBarF Profile by clicking here.

2. Making a MyBarF Profile is easy, and only takes a few minutes. In your profile, include your band’s name, your band’s current line-up (first and last names), and your band’s website address.

3. Upload a picture of your band’s van and make it your MyBarF Profile avatar (profile picture). Upload as many photos as you like, of the band, your van, your unspeakable private areas, etc.!

4. Make sure your band and van are available on Sunday, July 20th, 2008. Vans must be parked from 2pm to 10pm, on Sunday, 7/20, at the Top Secret Battle of the Band Vans Party Location (near the Sandy Hut - you’ll be sent full info via email, after you complete your profile).

5. After you complete your MyBarF Profile, please add the Battle of the Band Vans’ MyBarF Profile as your drinking buddy. You will receive a confirmation email with full instructions. All comers welcome, but we only have room for the first 25, so get your MyBarF Profile up and running right now!

6. There is a $10 entry fee for each Band Van entering the Battle. BarFly will match the pot of entry fees, and the Grand Prize winner will be awarded the entire pot - up to $500 cash!

7. RideOn will provide sober drivers free of charge, for each band van, at the end of the party.

8. The Battle of the Band Vans will be set up like a car show, with dozens of vans on display for public perusal, throughout the event. Your band van will need to remain at the Top Secret Party Location from 2pm to 10pm on the day of the event. Band van “load in” will be from noon to 2pm. Van “load out” will be from 10pm-11pm.

9. Besides the Grand Prize “Number One Band Van in Portland” (decided by popular vote of the crowd), awards will be given in the following categories:

Most Innovative (for most hi-tech or specially modified rigs)

Most Party Hearty (for the most fun to hang out in)

Flair-iest (for the most visually engaging)

Most Legendary (for the most storied)

Best Presentation (for showmanship at the Battle - how well you show your van off!)

10. All bands will receive 25 VIP invitations to BarFly’s Battle of the Band Vans with their paid entry fee. Your entry fee is due by Saturday, July 12th. You can pay your entry fee right now by clicking the button, below. You payment will be processed securely by PayPal, and you will receive an email receipt, along with your BarFly Battle of the Band Vans entry confirmation.

11. The last day for entry is Saturday, July 12th. Enter today!

12. BarFly’s Battle of the Band Vans is a private party, for those 21 and over, with valid I.D. BarFly reserves the right to refuse invitations, admission or service to anyone. We have a zero tolerance policy for fighters, pukers, and jerks!


Entering the Battle of the Band Vans? Please fill in your info, and click the button below to pay your $10 entry fee:

Please enter your band's name here:
Enter your band van's license plate #:

TO GET AN INVITATION TO THE BATTLE OF THE BAND VANS:

1. Sign up for a free MyBarF Profile, by clicking here. It’s easy, and takes only a few minutes.

2. If you already have a MyBarF Profile, please add an avatar (profile picture), if you haven’t already.

3. Once you have an avatar (profile picture) for your MyBarF Profile, you’re invited! Your invitation will be emailed to the address you provided when you registered with MyBarF.

4. Your invitation is good for you + 1. BarFly’s Battle of the Band Vans is a celebration of our ninth anniversary, and continues our tradition of service-industry exclusive events. We will give priority entry at the party to guests showing their OLCC card.

5. After you complete your MyBarF Profile, please add BarFly’s Battle of the Band Vans’ MyBarF Profile as your drinking buddy. Then you will receive your invitation email with the Top Secret Party Location info.

6. Please print your email invitation, and bring it with your valid i.d., for admission to the party. If you cannot print your invitation, you will be asked to confirm the email address to which it was sent.

7. BarFly’s Battle of the Band Vans is a private party, for those 21 and over, with valid I.D. BarFly reserves the right to refuse admission or service to anyone. We have a zero tolerance policy for fighters, pukers, and jerks!

8. Plan on NOT driving your extra-fun self home, after the Battle of the Band Vans. The Top Secret Party Location is convenient to a variety of public transportation options. It is centrally located, and an affordable cab ride to just about anywhere. Or call RideOn - they provide sober drivers to take you, your pals, and your vehicle home, for a $10 flat fee (tips appreciated!).

9. The last day to receive an invitation is Saturday, July 12th. No invitations will be issued after Saturday, July 12th, so complete your MyBarF Profile today!



Questions? Please email bandvan@barflypdx.com, or click here.




Entering the Battle of the Band Vans? Please fill in your info, and click the button below to pay your $10 entry fee:

Please enter your band's name here:
Enter your band van's license plate #: