TV WESTFEST ADD-ON EVENTS
NOTE: In order to add these opportunities you must first purchase the base registration.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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THURSDAY
TV WestFest Exclusive Ponderosa II House Tour - $155
BONANZA™ star Lorne Greene wanted to live in his own Ponderosa, so in 1963, he had constructed a fully-functional ranch house built from plans for the spectacular Ponderosa set at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, designed by Oscar ® nominee and architect A. Earl Hedrick, BONANZA's long-time Art Director (who also designed the fabled "Map to Illustrate the Ponderosa Ranch").
Join Host Louise Swann (former owner of the home dubbed "Ponderosa II" by first owners Lorne Greene and his wife, Nancy Greene) for a Special Event Tour to Mesa. A reservation for this amazing opportunity includes: a visit to Ponderosa II (designated a "Historic Landmark"), complete with authentic furnishings -- so authentic -- you'll swear you were in the Cartwright family's "home"on the actual set itself; a grand, catered barbecue lunch with all the fixin's; PLUS cowboy entertainment.
Your excursion includes round-trip transportation from Casino del Sol on an air-conditioned tour bus, a knowledgeable tour guide, lunch, cowboy entertainment, and a chance to take pictures at a replicated piece of TV Western American History.
THURSDAY
TV WestFest Fiesta Kickoff Welcome Reception - (included with Thursday Pass)
Get the WestFest party started in Tucson with our Fiesta with the Stars!
Meet and greet some of your favorite WestFest Celebrities, enjoy a Cash Bar, Local Folklorico Dance Entertainment, Delicious Food, Trivia and More! Come get the weekend party started right!
FRIDAY
TV WestFest Special Celebrity Photo Opportunities - $40/picture
Want to get a professional, once-in-a lifetime 8x10 photo taken with your favorite TV Western Celebrity?
Sign up in advance for a beautiful 8x10 picture taken by our professional photographer at a specially scheduled time.
Receive your printed picture AT the event.
Have the celebrity sign it while you're there! (autograph fee to be determined by the celebrity).
PLUS you'll get a .jpg file to print out and share as many copies as you want!
Wear your nicest outfit, cozy up next to your favorite celebrity and take that perfect picture that you will treasure for a lifetime.
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These packages area LIMITED, so don't miss out on getting that perfect shot with your favorite celebrity!
FRIDAY
TV WestFest VIP Sponsorship & Friday Night Dinner Gala - $100
Consider upgrading your ticket to include our exclusive Gala Sponsors Dinner with the Stars*!
Being a Special VIP Sponsor of TV WestFest comes with a hearty thanks plus a whole lot more!
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- A delicious dinner in a beautiful setting where you will be seated at a table with one of our Celebrities
(we will do our best based on earliest registration to fulfill a special celeb request*), special presentations and an intro session to Square Dancing.
- A special recognition Sponsor’s TV WestFest Badge
- Early Access to registration, the celebrity room, silent auction bidding, and Q&A guest panels.
- Be first to order the LIMITED Special Celeb Photo Ops with our Professional Photographer!
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** For a GUARANTEED seat with your favorite celebrity choose the Guaranteed Rate at Registration.
There is limited seating at each table, so for the best choice register early. **
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SUNDAY
TV WestFest Lunch with the Stars - $100
Round out your once in a lifetime weekend with our Lunch with the Stars!
Still have questions you want to ask your favorite celebrity? Well, enjoy this special sit down lunch with one of our special guests.
** NOTE: seats at each celebrity table are LIMITED, so first come first served.
To be certain you get lunch with your favorite star we encourage you to register early. **
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TV WestFest Special Excursion Tours to Mescal Movie Set - $155
This afternoon excursion includes a round trip transport from Casino del Sol on an air-conditioned tour bus to the historic Mescal Movie Set.
Once there, you will have a knowledgeable tour Guide to share stories about iconic locations from some of your favorite western movies and TV shows were shot. Also, fire a real Gatling Gun, ride a western stagecoach and revel in the company of a few old west movie legends at the saloon while enjoying a Sarsaparilla.
