Enjoy A Day On The Bay

Bring your family and friends and join Cypress Recreation for a day on the bay on March 17 from 9am-1pm!  Whether you’re an avid kayaker or a beginner, you will enjoy a cruise through the beautiful Naples Canals in Long Beach.

Instruction will be given prior to the paddle and a relaxing lunch will be served afterward.  Instruction, equipment and food are included in the $27 fee.   Call the Cypress Community Center for more information at 714-229-6780.  Come play with us on the Bay, you don’t want to miss this great experience! 

Cypress Festival Date Set For July 28th

The date for the 32nd annual Cypress Community Festival has been set for Saturday, July 28, 2012. The public is invited to attend this annual “birthday party” for the City of Cypress and admission is free. This huge event has become a tradition in the community as families, friends and neighbors commemorate the date of incorporation of Cypress by enjoying the Festival.

The Festival is produced by a dedicated group of volunteers known as the Cypress Community Festival Association. This group of about 20 community residents meets on the third Wednesday of each month from January through September to plan and produce the celebration.
The Cypress Community Festival is held at Oak Knoll park located at 5700 Orange Avenue. Festival day begins at 7 a.m. with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Then there is the annual 5K/10K run/walk which starts at 7:30 a.m. The Festival grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft vendors from all over the southland bring their wares to sell and display. Crafters, artisans, non-profit groups and individuals desiring booth space may email: vendors@cypressfestival.com.

The event is the largest one-day Festival in Orange County and draws about 30,000 visitors each year. Families will discover activities for all ages. There are food vendors, rides for the kids, game booths and clowns.

The annual classic car show draws a large crowd. Last year there were many participants in the hot and spicy chili cook-off and the salsa contest. In addition, the Cypress Chamber of Commerce conducts a Business Expo at the Festival where many companies large and small are able to display their products and services as they reach out to the community.

“We are looking forward to an exciting Festival again this year,” said Carol Fafara, the Festival Entertainment Chair. There will be shows throughout the day on four stages. Planned artists and entertainers for the 2012 Festival include: Go Country 105 FM, country radio Personality Shawn Parr, country artist Peter Brandon, the Chris Anderson Group and many other bands, artists and dancers.

Past Festivals have included appearances by Snoopy from Knott’s Berry Farm, a magic show by Ronald McDonald and a police dog demonstration by the Cypress Police Canine Unit. Local non-profit organizations have information booths to let the community know about their activities and Festival visitors are invited to cheer for their favorite youth softball teams.

The Festival is dependent on sponsorship support from local corporations, businesses and individuals. In 2011 major support was received from the law offices of Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; Consolidated Disposal Service; The Event News; The Gardens – Hawaiian Gardens Casino; Go Country 105 FM; The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach; The HomeMag of Orange County; UnitedHealthcare and Yamaha Motors Corp. – USA. Those desiring to sponsor the 2012 Festival may obtain information by email at sponsors@cypressfestival.com

Information about the Cypress Community Festival, Business Expo, Car Show, and the Chili and Salsa contest is available on the internet at http://www.cypressfestival.com/. The community is encouraged to follow the Festival on Facebook and Twitter. Information is also available by email: info@cypressfestival.com or by phone at (714) 886-9749.

Photo Caption #1: Headliners at the 2012 Cypress Community Festival include country artist Peter Brandon and Go Country 105 radio personality Shawn Parr.

Photo Caption #2: The Cypress Community Festival includes lots of fun for families and kids including Snoopy from Knott’s Berry farm and clowns Dizzy Darla and Silly Susan.

Festival Favorites Chris Anderson Group Win Ducks Concert Series:

The Chris Anderson Group, a hot local blues and rock band, has been selected as the winners of the Anaheim Ducks OC/LA Concert Series. Bands from all over the greater Southern California area participated in this contest which began in October 2011. The final voting by fans was due on February 4, 2012 and CAG took home the Grand Prize.

CAG is well known to Cypress area residents as one of the featured entertainers at the local Cypress Community Festival held on the 4th Saturday of July each summer. Festival goers thrill to the high energy music of Chris Anderson, Rich Smith and Mike Casper on the Festival Main Stage each year.

CAG loves to perform and currently plays eight to ten shows per month at numerous venues, such as Taps in Corona, Stubrik’s in Fullerton, and Lucille’s BBQ restaurants, all throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County.

As a result of winning the Ducks Concert Series, CAG will be performing on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the 2nd Annual Rivalry Hold 'em Poker Challenge. This event will take place at the San Manuel Casino located at 777 San Manuel Blvd. in Highland, CA. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. The Grand Prize package will also include a pre-game performance by CAG and shows during intermissions at the Honda Center on March 16th when the Ducks take on the Los Angeles Kings.

When you attend at CAG show you will hear Chris Anderson singing and playing his guitar, Rich Smith on the drums and Mike Casper on bass guitar. The group has been influenced by Chicago, Memphis and Texas style blues along with rock, soul and reggae. CAG’s live shows excite and electrify their audiences.
Whether they are playing original material or cover tunes, CAG live shows are always fun! Fans can follow them on Twitter at: http://wwwTwitter.com/BluesyRockCAG or on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/BluesyRockCAG.

Cypress residents are invited to hear the group at the 2012 Cypress Community Festival on Saturday, July 28th. The Festival is held at Oak Knoll Park located at 5700 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA. This annual event attracts about 30,000 visitors and includes fun and entertainment for all ages. Information about the Festival is available at http://www.cypressfestival.com or follow the Festival on Twitter (@CypressCAFest) and Facebook.

Photo Caption: Cypress Festival fans thrilled to rock & blues tunes from the Chris Anderson group (CAG) at the 2011 Cypress Community Festival held at Oak Knoll Park.

Cypress Mayor Praises Festival at State of the City Luncheon

The City of Cypress held its annual State of the City luncheon on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Cypress Community Center. The event featured Mayor Douglas A. Bailey who shared with the community the many accomplishments of the City in 2011.

During his address the Mayor had high praise for the Cypress Community Festival and the many volunteers who produce this annual birthday party for the City of Cypress. Mayor Bailey stated: “Our Community Festival was a successful and a joyous occasion for all, highlighting the high quality of life the residents of Cypress have come to expect and enjoy.”

The 2011 Festival was well-attended with about 30,000 guests and continued the tradition of being the largest single day festival in Orange County. Main stage entertainment last year included Go Country 105 DJ Shawn Parr, Orange County country artist Peter Brandon and the rock/blues band Chris Anderson Group (CAG).

Thousands participated in the Chili & Salsa contests and the annual Cypress Car Show while being entertained by the Roadhouse Band. Families & kids enjoyed the Ronald McDonald magic show, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Snoopy character and the furry creatures from Wild Animal Kingdom.

The Festival is planned and produced by a group of volunteers known as the Cypress Community Festival Association. These hard working citizens partner with our local Cypress Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of Cypress Recreation, the Cypress Kiwanis Club and representatives from the City Recreation Dept.

The 2012 Cypress Community Festival is set for Saturday, July 28th at Oak Knoll Park, 5700 Orange Ave. in Cypress just east of Valley View. The Cypress 5K and 10K Walk/Run is scheduled for the same date. There will be a Kiwanis Pancake breakfast in the morning and continuous entertainment on 4 stages from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

One of the best things about the Festival is that it’s absolutely free to the public. This is only possible because of the generous support of our business sponsors and the hard work of many dedicated volunteers. The Festival includes a Business Expo as well as vendor booths with arts & crafts. Many local non-profit groups also have booths at the Festival with games, food and information. There are food vendors, rides for the kids and lots of fun for all ages.

Businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations are encouraged to inquire about becoming vendors or sponsors. Information about the Cypress Community Festival is available by phone at (714) 886-9749, by email at info@cypressfestival.com, on Twitter, Facebook and the Festival website located at: http://www.cypressfestival.com/

Photo Caption: Mayor Doug Bailey of Cypress CA at the Cypress Community Festival.