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Altar Billies rocking the Main Stage at Cypress Festival

May 07, 2013

Altar Billies rocking the Main Stage At Cypress Festival:

Due to popular demand, local band Altar Billies will be performing on the Main Stage at this year’s Cypress Community Festival on July 27. The Altar Billies played to great acclaim last year on the Outpost Stage, and the Festival Association is thrilled to welcome them back.

The Altar Billies play a toe-tapping fusion of rockabilly and country music they cheekily dubbed “punktry.” The trio is led by Mike Stand, frontman for 80s punk/rock group the Altar Boys, on guitar and vocals. He’s supported by Johnny X on the upright bass and Chuck Cummings on drums. Together, they’ve been thrilling Southern California for six years, performing at such venues as the Orange County Fair, Silverado Canyon concert series, and the Orange Street Fair.

Photo Caption: The Altar Billies are slotted to rock the socks off the crowd at the Cypress Community Festival on July 27 at Oak Knoll Park.

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Cypress Festival Association seeks volunteers, vendors and sponsors

February 18, 2013

As each new calendar year starts, the Cypress Festival Association gears up for the month’s long effort needed to mount a whomping great community festival on the last Saturday in July.

This year, the Festival will fall on July 27. The day will begin with a 5k/10k race sponsored by the City of Cypress and a pancake breakfast ably handled by the Kiwanis Club of Cypress. The Festival grounds at Oak Knoll Park, 5700 Orange Ave. in Cypress, will welcome an expected 30,000 visitors to enjoy craft booths, a Business Expo, a kid’s zone, roving clowns and stilt-walkers, a chili cook-off, and a car show — plus continuous live entertainment on up to four stages at the same time!

The Festival Association is now looking for volunteers, vendors and sponsors to participate in this year’s Festival.

Forms are available at the Festival website, www.cypressfestival.com.

From the website homepage, scan down the list of links on the lefthand side to find the form that’s right for you.

Click on “Sponsors” if you are interested in offering the Festival Association a donation. Money allows the Festival Association to quickly assign funds to current needs. In-kind donations provide services or materials. Recognition of sponsors is divided into tiers, and all levels of donation are welcome.

Click on “Vendor Information” if you are considering applying for a booth to sell your own crafts. (Commercial vendors should exhibit in the Business Expo section managed by the Cypress Chamber.)

Click on “Volunteers” if you would like to help the Festival Association either ahead of the Festival or on the day of the Festival.

Ginny Harman & GoCountry 105, The Chris Anderson Group, The Brewer Boys and

2012 Cypress Community Festival

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Oak Knoll Park, Cypress

All Events Schedule*

Admission - FREE

*Please note: This schedule has been updated through July 26, 2012 but it is tentative.

Any and all activities are subject to change without notice based on availability.

The Cypress Community Festival and associated events are videotaped and/or photographed for use in future marketing materials.  By entering the Festival grounds, you acknowledge that you understand the likely event of professional or amateur photography and/or videotaping of the event in which you or your child participates, and agree to hold the CYPRESS COMMUNITY FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION, any of our subsidiaries, affiliates, and contracted partners harmless from any claims that would arise out of any internet, email, or any other public display or dissemination of pictures or videos in which you or your child is displayed, portrayed or pictured. You further acknowledge and understand that you have no ownership rights to such photos/video/marketing material.

Click HERE to download & print Festival applications & forms

For Festival Information - Email: info@cypressfestival.com

For website technical issues - Email: webmaster@cypressfestival.com

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Festival Association seeking volunteers for 2013 Cypress Community Festival

January 18, 2013

The Cypress Community Festival Association blasted off the new year by electing a new executive board in preparation for the 2013 Cypress Community Festival in July. Last year’s very successful event drew more than 30,000 visitors from across the Southland. Big draws included the chili cook-off, classic car show, and the 5k/10k morning race, as well as top-notch performances by The Brewer Boys, Peter Brandon, and the Chris Anderson Group, and the Festival Association hopes to amp up the fun to even greater levels this year.

Each member of the executive board is elected to a two-year term. Serving as Chair is Shelley Henderson, with Dave Sluga acting as Past Chair. Wanda Slade was elected as Vice Chair, with Lynn Adams as Secretary and Marie Chance as Treasurer.

The Festival Association, together with its new executive board, discussed many important agenda items, including the need to recruit new volunteers to help out with planning and preparation. Also discussed were lessons learned from previous Festivals, and ideas on how to bring in new sponsorship revenue. Subcommittees were formed to handle the various aspects of the Festival, such as operations, the raffle, publicity, booths/vendors, and entertainment.

“We want to say loud and clear that we need and want lots of community support,” stated newly-elected Festival Chair Shelley Henderson. “Many hands make light work! Please visit the Festival website or email the Committee to let us know that you want to help!”

The meeting concluded with a short video showcasing last year’s Festival, featuring a time-lapse sequence and highlights from throughout the day.

It’s never too early to throw your hat in and help out!

For more information about the Cypress Festival or to become a volunteer, email info@cypressfestival.com, or visit the Cypress Festival website at www.cypressfestival.com.

Photo caption: Newly-elected Cypress Festival Executive Board Chair Shelley Henderson will be working closely with the Festival Committee to plan an exciting event for the community. The next Cypress Community Festival will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013.

The 31^st Annual Cypress 5K & 10K Run/Walk was held on Saturday, July 28^th and attracted 1734 participants from 16 states, 262 more than last year. The weather was perfect and the flat and fast course attracted many talented runners.

The City would like to thank the numerous volunteers who, year after year, help to make this an amazing event. Special thanks also goes out to our sponsors, who helped make the Run a great success!

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City of Cypress

Announces 2012

5K 10K Walk/Run Winners

August 1, 2012

City of Cypress Announces 2012 5K &10K Run/Walk Winners:

The 31^st Annual Cypress 5K & 10K Run/Walk was held on Saturday, July 28^th and attracted 1734 participants from 16 states, 262 more than last year. The weather was perfect and the flat and fast course attracted many talented runners.

The City would like to thank the numerous volunteers who, year after year, help to make this an amazing event. Special thanks also goes out to our sponsors, who helped make the Run a great success!

Media Sponsor: JACK FM; News Enterprise & Event News  

Principal Sponsor: Bandai Foundation; Runner’s High

Gold: American Rentals; Golden Spoon; Manhattan Beachwear; Mitsubishi Motors; Southland Credit Union; Yamaha Motor Corporation

Silver: Crystal Geyser Water; Dr. Jeff Roth from Healthcare Partners – Race Doctor; Residence Inn Cypress/Los Alamitos

Bronze: Value Options

We would also like to congratulate this year’s winners:

5K Race - Men				5K Race - Women
Place	Athlete Name	Finish Time		Place	Athlete Name	Finish Time
1	Sean Brosnan	14:43		12	Ashlee Powers, Newport Beach	17:36
2	Juan Valencia, South Gate	16:16		23	Whitney Tawney, Long Beach	18:22
3	Juan Morales, Huntington Beach	16:19		27	Kendall Bruton, Long Beach	18:30
10K Race - Men				10K Race - Women
Place	Athlete Name,	Finish Time		Place	Athlete Name,	Finish Time
1	Tonny Okello, Culver City	29:32		11	Mary Akor, Hawthorne	33:55
2	Christian Hesch, North Hollywood	29:39		12	Natasha Labeaud, San Diego	34:06
3	Jordan Chipangama, Flagstaff, AZ	29:44		16	Tanya Zeferjahn, San Clemente	35:09

For more race results please go to:  cypressrec.com.

For more information, please call Cypress Recreation & Community Services at

(714) 229-6780.

The above information was released by Jenni Worsham of the City of Cypress, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Information about the Cypress Community Festival is available at: http://www.cypressfestival.com/

Photo credit: Create and Capture Photography: http://www.createandcapturephotography.com/

Photo Caption (Top) #1: The winning Cypress 10K men’s runner for 2012 was Tonny Okello of Culver City.

Photo Caption #2: The Cypress 10K women’s winner for 2012 was Mary Akor of Hawthorne.

Photo Caption #3: The 2012 men’s winner of the Cypress 5K race was Sean Brosnan.

Photo Caption #4:  Ashlee Powers of Newport Beach won the 3 st annual women’s Cypress 5K race.

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Free Fat Chili and a Model T Fire Truck Take Top Honors at Cypress Festival

July 30, 2012

Free Fat Chili and a Model T Fire Truck Take Top Honors at Cypress Festival:

Make the Chili and they will come - They came! Hundreds and hundreds of chili tastin’ folks arrived at the 32nd Cypress Community Festival held Saturday, July 28th at Oak Knoll Park.

It was a typical California sunny day and the temps were hot at the chili cookoff event. Starting at 12 noon, Taster’s choice ballots were sold for $4 that included a pencil, ballot, plastic spoon, and a taster’s choice judge ribbon and button.

According to Brian Sunley, chili cookoff Chair, over 1,500 taster’s choice ballots were sold. And there were 30 chili-making cooks registered and 11 salsa makers entered that made up this year’ s cookoff.

Around 4:30 p.m. the chili cookoff awards presentation started with the taster’s choice 1st prize going to Free Fat Chili. The 2nd prize went to C&C Chili. Third prize was given to Uncle Ron’s. The best chili by an attorney went to Ernie Nishii.

The best decorated booth award was presented to Blazin’ Bail Bonds and they also won for the best chili by a rookie. The best chili by a high school booster was given to Cypress High School Football. The best chili made for the fun of it award was given to the Class of ’81. And the best salsa award went to Krazy Kelly.

Many people also enjoyed checking out the numerous classic cars and vehicles that made up the 17th Annual Car Show. Close to 100 vehicles were featured and admired. The Best of Show award was won by Carl Laski, owner of a 1917 Model T Fire Truck. And the Sponsor’s Choice award was given to Pat Sulferino, owner of a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe. Complete Festival information is available at: http://www.cypressfestival.com.

Photo Caption: Free Fat Chili was awarded the “Tasters Choice” at the 2012 Cypress Community Festival

Photo Caption: Best of Show award in the 2012 Cypress Car Show was won by Carl Laski’s 1917 Model T Fire Truck.

Photo Caption: A 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe owned by Pat Sulferino received the Sponsor’s Choice award at the Cypress Festival Car Show on Saturday July 28.

Tremor to Send Classic Rock Quake through Cypress:

Tremor is a fitting name for a young band just starting to make waves.
 
In the age of electronic music, it’s not every day you’ll find a group of young teenagers shirking the music of their peers and hearkening back to the roots of rock and roll. Even though the classic rock they love hit record players in the 70s and 80s, Tremor is a high school rock outfit that prefers to play songs from that era. Why Creedence and not Creed? Why Beatles over Bieber? Real musicians want to play real music, and these budding rockers take their craft seriously. Since they’re striving for excellence in instrumentation, who better to learn from than the greats?
 
Completely driven and motivated to eventually be professional musicians, this young band is on their way. Touring many summer festivals this year, from the Del Mar Fair to the OC Fair, Tremor is a band with a plan – a plan to master each level of musicianship with skill and precision. This five-piece plays classic rock cover songs to enthusiastic crowds, tightening their stage presence and evolving their sound, and they’re in the process of working on original material.
 
And it’s not their parents directing their choice of music! For being barely 15, these teens are bringing back rock and roll all on their own. Catch them at the Cypress Community Festival July 28th at 12:30 p.m. on the Outpost Stage. Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tremorofficialband.

The Cypress Community Festival will be held at Oak Knoll Park at 5700 Orange Ave. (west of Valley View St.) in Cypress. The Cypress Kiwanis will be on site serving a hot pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. on the Community Center patio. The Festival grounds open at 9 a.m. following a flag ceremony, the singing of the National Anthem and brief remarks from Cypress City officials. There will be continuous entertainment until 5 p.m. on four stages. Information is available at http://www.cypressfestival.com.

Photo Caption: Tremor is a fitting name for a young band just starting to make waves and they will send a classic rock quake through Cypress on July 28th at Oak Knoll Park.

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Festival has Openings for Craft Vendors - Chili/Salsa Contestants - Car Show Exhibitors on July 28

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July 22, 2012

Cypress Festival has openings for craft vendors, chili, salsa and car show on July 28:

The 32nd annual Cypress Community Festival is on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The Festival committee has announced that there are still a few spaces available for:
arts and crafts vendors, chili and salsa competitors and car show exhibitors.

All Festival applications and forms are available on the web page located at: http://www.cypressfestival.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=168

For additional information please email: info@cypressfestival.com or phone (714) 886-9749.

The Cypress Community Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oak Knoll Park, 5700 Orange Ave. (west of Valley View St.) in Cypress. There is a Kid's Fun Zone, games, rides, pancake breakfast, business expo and many more family-friendly activities all day long.

Parking and entrance to the Festival Grounds are free. For more information, visit http://www.cypressfestival.com/