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Win 2 Tickets to the San Diego Film Festival Block Party!

Interested in partying with celebrities? You can win two tickets to Friday's "Almost Famous Block Party" here.

Go where the music takes you and join “The Party of the Festival” at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28.

Step outside to the streets of San Diego's Gaslamp and back to the heralded 70′s for the “must-attend” bash of the San Diego Film Festival as film, music and festival goers come together to party under the stars with a giant screen showing of the Academy Award winning film Almost Famous. In attendance—Pennie Lane—the real life inspiration for the character portrayed by Kate Hudson in the film. After the screening we’ll keep the party rocking with live music presented by House of Blues… Rock on! (View film trailer here)

Patch readers have a chance to win two tickets to the "Almost Famous Block Party." All you need to do is leave a comment telling us why you want to attend the party. A winner will be selected at random. All comments must be in by 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28. 

The "Almost Famous Block Party" ticket includes:

  • Hosted cocktails 6-8 p.m., no host bar 8 p.m.
  • No host bar 8-11 p.m.
  • Light fare 6-11 p.m. provided by Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Crossroads/House of Blues
  • Outdoor Screening of ALMOST FAMOUS
  • DJ  9-9:30 p.m.
  • Live Music 9:30-11 p.m. by Queen Nation presented by House of Blues

For more on the San Diego Film Festival, visit sdfilmfest.com/

Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who age 18 and older. Winner will be selected in a random drawing. The winner will receive two tickets to the "Almost Famous Block Party." Approximate retail value of tickets: $90. Click the PDF above for complete Official Rules.

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Jay September 26, 2012 at 01:44 pm
I wanna meet the REAL Pennie Lane! What a classic film!
Ashley September 26, 2012 at 04:06 pm
Sad Sad Moment when I am 17 and I can't attend. Almost Famous is seriously like my survival guide. I loved the movie since the first time I saw it. Sad day for me </3
Bethany Wilk September 26, 2012 at 04:14 pm
Because I love "Almost Famous", everything San Diego, outdoor movies, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, House of Blues and the San Diego Film Festival! :)
Andrea Moore September 26, 2012 at 04:48 pm
Just last week my friend told me there should be a film about me following my fav local bands, I told her there was no way I could outdo Pennie Lane. It would be a total blast to attend this party!
Andrew Viñas September 26, 2012 at 04:49 pm
Who says summer is over? It would be awesome to continue summer festivities and enjoy an outdoor screening!!
Iamcheryl September 26, 2012 at 05:01 pm
My old Dachsund was named Pennie Lane! I also love the Beatles song :). I would love to meet or at least see the real one! Almost Famous is a movie I watch over and over, it never gets old! Although im a San Diego native I never took advantage of any of the block parties here. I would love this to be my first!!
Shannonj September 26, 2012 at 05:10 pm
love almost famous and aspire to work in the film festival industry! would be grateful to attend!
dirtgurly September 26, 2012 at 07:45 pm
I want to go because I've never seen 'Almost Famous'!! ...and I LOVE Sammy's food! :)
Carlee Zank September 26, 2012 at 07:58 pm
What a great way to enjoy our awesome weather!
Jennthe Shredder September 26, 2012 at 08:19 pm
Oh my gosh I wanna go! I am a golden god! HOB one of DTSD's best venues to rock out!
Deb Higgins September 26, 2012 at 08:53 pm
UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY!!! Thank you SanteePatch for giving us a chance to win tickets to such an awesome event! Good luck to whom ever wins (just in case your wondering I would love to win lol...one of my favorite movies)
Kim Benz September 26, 2012 at 09:28 pm
I would love to go, but I'll be camping. So if I win, I would LOVE to bless my neighbor with them. They deserve a night out together!!!
michele peters September 27, 2012 at 09:29 am
What a great way to celebrate my 18-year anniversary - BTW I'm an Almost Famous virgin!
jewelee rossi September 27, 2012 at 02:48 pm
What a wonderful night for a mother and daughter to spend together!
Josephine Chinn September 27, 2012 at 03:01 pm
Almost Famous is one of my top favorite films! I fell in love right when I saw it. Plus I am 100% certain that I was born in the wrong decade and so winning this, seeing the real life Pennie Lane in the flesh, and being surrounded by fellow fanatics would be the icing on top of the cake. Thanks for this awesome giveaway opportunity! I'm keeping my fingers crossed (:
Tara Chadwick September 27, 2012 at 03:19 pm
Coming to San Diego to surprise a friend. Would LOVE to take her to this since it's her favorite film!!
Kacey Kyle September 27, 2012 at 03:50 pm
OH MY GOSH!! I would love to go to this! Almost Famous is my all-time favorite movie...there was even a time when I carried it around in my purse. I dressed up as Penny Lane for Halloween last year and will probably do it again this year! What an awesome event!
Mary Ellen Teotico September 27, 2012 at 06:23 pm
i would love to win these passes!
Hoa Quách (Editor) September 28, 2012 at 02:44 pm
This contest is closed! Thanks for playing!
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