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The best of daytime television soap stars will return to Marco Island for the 10th year to raise money for charity. On May 17 & 18, actors from All My Children, As The World Turns, General Hospital, and Guiding Light will mingle with Southwest Florida residents and visitors for a weekend of non-stop cruises, parties, and fun – fun – fun.
SEE NEW EVENT ADDED BELOW!!!
ACTORS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR
ALL MY CHILDREN
Billy Miller (Richie Novak)
Walt Willey (Jackson Montgomery)
AS THE WORLD TURNS
Tala Ashe (Ameera Ali-Aziz)
Dylan Bruce (Chris Hughes)
Justine Cotsonas (Sofie Duran)
Ewa da Cruz (Vienna Hyatt)
Trent Dawson (Henry Coleman)
Van Hansis (Luke Snyder)
Mick Hazen (Parker Snyder)
Billy Magnussen (Casey Hughes)
Daniel Manche (JJ Snyder)
Jon Prescott (Mike Kasnoff)
Marnie Schulenburg (Alison Stewart)
Jake Silberman (Noah Mayer)
GUIDING LIGHT
Paulo Benedetti (ex - Jesse Blue)
Robert Bogue (A.C. Mallet)
Mandy Bruno (Marina Cooper)
Jordan Clarke (Billy Lewis)
Bonnie Dennison (Daisy Lemay)
John Driscoll (Coop Cooper)
Michael O’Leary (Dr. Rick Bauer)
Marcy Rylan (Lizzie Spaulding)
Caitlin Van Zandt (Ashlee Wolf)
....and Jeff Branson (ex-Jonathan Lavery)
…the list continues to grow and is subject to schedule changes.
 The weekend kicks off in style on Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 PM with an exclusive VIP event, "A Night of Stars", hosted by Bill and Karen Young at the San Marco Parish Hall. There will be opportunities for up close and personal time with residents of Springfield, Oakdale, Pine Valley, and Port Charles. Celebrity guests from today’s hottest daytime shows will be available for autograph signing, photos, Q&A, auctions and lots of surprises. This intimate and upscale event always sells out, so tickets should be ordered early. Tickets are $100 per person - includes limited bar and a fabulous buffet created by one of our areas top chefs. Special limited VIP tickets are available at $150.00 and guarantees seating with one of your favorite actors. See Special Ticket Packages at bottom of page.
Click here for photos from last year's event!
Special VIP seats are available for $150.00 on a first-come first-serve basis. VIP tickets are limited and guaranty seating with one of your favorite actors.
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The fun continues later that night with the 4nd annual Celebrity Bartender Bash at Vandy’s 5 Brothers Pizza & Sports Bar. Back by popular demand this Karaoke event will have daytime celebrities singing their hearts out and pouring drinks all night long to raise money for the charities. Tickets are just $40 and includes entertainment and one Blazin’ HOT party. $25 Discounted tickets if combined with tickets to "Night of Stars" event. See Special Ticket Packages at bottom of page.
Click here for photos from last year's event!
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*** WAITLIST TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE ***
CALL 239-394-4559 TO GET ON LIST.
 On Sunday, May 18, from noon to 3, it’s an afternoon of Cruisin' Boozin' & Schmoozin' With The Stars on the beautiful Marco Island Princess. This event always sells out and provides the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with daytime’s best during a sightseeing tour of beautiful Marco Island. There will be opportunities for autographs, photos, raffle prizes and auction items. Cruise tickets for $75.00 are limited and include buffet and entertainment.
Click here to view last year's event!
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 If cruising isn't your thing and you prefer golf, you can tee-off with one of your favorite actors for a "private" one-on-one game. Imagine playing a round with one of daytime's "hotties"? Spaces are limited and only "serious golfers" wanted. Email soapfest@vsm.net if you’re interested.
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 And did we mention auctions? Get ready to bid on some exclusive one-of-a-kind auction items throughout the weekend – including original artwork by actors, studio tours, ticket packages to the Emmy’s, and lunch with your favorite star. You must be there to bid. There will be different items showcased and auctioned off during each event.
This year’s event will benefit several children’s charities, including
the Marco Island YMCA theater program, the Art League of Marco Island summer art program, and Eden Florida’s newly opened Eimerman Center. Eimerman provides educational and outreach services for children with autism. Information regarding autism can be found at www.autism-society.org or autismspeaks.org
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 …and to cap off this exciting weekend, Walt Willey will be performing his stand-up comedy act live at the Off The Hook Comedy Club at Capt. Brien's Seafood & Raw Bar, with shows at 6pm and 8:30pm. Walt has performed his "adults only" set at premiere comedy clubs all over the country-the Comedy Store, Caroline's, Zanies, Catch a Rising Star-Walt has done them all! A portion of the proceeds will go to the Soapfest Charity Weekend! To reserve for these hilarious shows, please contact the club at: 239-389-6900 or online at www.OfftheHookComedy.com. Tickets are $20.
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For additional ticket information email soapfest@vsm.net. Tickets can be purchased online at www.soapfest.com or call the office at 239-394-4559 to make arrangements. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Photos compliments of Sue Coflin, Steve Reynolds,
Diana Thomas, Karen Walsh.
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