Democracy Fest in Burlington

Written by: Mayme Trumble on May 6, 2009 9:39 AM EDT

DemocracyFest is a political festival for liberal/progressive activists which features trainings, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it! Prior DemocracyFests have been held in Massachusetts, Texas, California, New Hampshire and Virginia. Over 4,000 activists have been trained to help on campaigns and make a difference in their communities.

The 6th Annual DemocracyFest will be held this summer, July 17th-19th, at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, VT!  

http://www.DemocracyFest.net <http://www.democracyfest.net/> 
Tickets
Tickets are limited! Reserve yours today at http://www.DemocracyFest.net <http://www.democracyfest.net/>

Full weekend tickets are only $55 and include:

- All trainings, entertainment, and speakers on Saturday and Sunday.
- Dinner on Saturday.
- Breakfast on Sunday.
- Semi-Guided Tour of Burlington and Welcome Party on Friday.
- Children under 14 free with adult ticket purchase.
- Free parking, or transportation to and from Burlington Airport.
- Priceless interaction with activists from across the region and nation.

Single day tickets are also available.
Speakers, Trainers and Entertainers
Gov. Howard Dean will be the Keynote Speaker. Other presenters include SOS. Deb Markowitz, Rep. David Zuckerman, Dr. Deb Richter, Dan DeWalt, Alan Dechert, Sheryl Rapee-Adams, Charlie Grapski, Teri Mills, Subway Serenade, Rebecca Padula, Bobby Kendes, Axiomatic, and more!

Check our website regularly as our schedule is updated. http://www.DemocracyFest.net <http://www.democracyfest.net/> 

 

Lodging

On site lodging is available at the Sheraton Hotel for the reduced rate of only $99 per night, for rooms up to 3 days before or 3 days after the event (based on availability)! Reserve your lodging by calling 1-802-865-6600 to make your reservation. You must say you are with the DemocracyFest group to get the reduced rate. Lodging at the reduced rate is limited, so make your reservation today!
Sponsorships
Sponsors so far include the VT Democratic Party, VT Progressive Party, Democracy For Vermont, VPIRG, Latinos for America, National Women's Political Caucus, East Bay For Democracy, VT Freedom to Marry, Green Mountain Mailer, Montgomery County DFA, Liane Allen Web Development, Sheraton Hotel, Green Mountain Daily, and VT Gay Guide.

Participation in DemocracyFest gives organizations and businesses the opportunity to network with the most committed activists from around the country and the region. In addition to helping cover event costs, sponsorships help fund our scholarship program, as well as keep our regular ticket prices at about 1/4 the cost of attending similar political conventions. If you have a business or organization that would like to sponsor DemocracyFest, please visit our website at http://www.DemocracyFest.net <http://www.democracyfest.net/>

 

Questions Or Comments

Please email us at info@democracyfest.net <mailto:info@democracyfest.net> . Thanks!

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