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<p>PHILADELPHIA &#8212; What happens when a boxing promoter, a bar and nightlife promoter, and someone with a background in catering get together? They plan the first ever Philadelphia Cheesesteak Festival, being held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Lincoln Financial Field, and turn it into more than just a typical food festival, said Michael Wink, co-organizer of the festival. The event starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m.</p><p>Wink says the Philly cheesesteak is as much a part of Philadelphia folklore as Ben Franklin, the Liberty Bell and Rocky Balboa &#8212; just a whole lot tastier. &#8220;That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s only fitting that Philadelphia finally has a daylong festival to celebrate its iconic sandwich,&#8221; he said.</p><p>Attendees will have the opportunity to sample cheesesteaks from more than 40 vendors around around Philadelphia &#8212; and beyond. Wink said vendors will be traveling from around the country. Popular vendors such as Geno&#8217;s and Pat&#8217;s will be present, as well as smaller, underdog cheesesteak shops, who Winks said will have an opportunity to go head-to-head with &#8220;the big boys.&#8221;</p><p>The festival is family friendly and will feature live entertainment from Go-Go Gadjet and more. A mechanical bull, zip line, Cornhole tournament, and a cheesesteak eating contest will be amuse the entire family, Wink said. Oh, and festival-goers will be introduced to Cheesy, the festival&#8217;s mascot, and Swoop, from the Philadelphia Eagles.</p><p>Three levels of tickets are available for purchase right now at www.cheesesteakfest.com. &#8220;Wit Out&#8221; is general admission, costing $20 per person. &#8220;Wit&#8221; tickets are $40 per person and include 10 cheesesteak samples and a festival T-Shirt. &#8220;The Works&#8221; is $60 per person and includes 20 cheesesteak samples, an event T-Shirt, and access to the private dining area.</p><p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/Philadelphia-Cheesesteak-Festival-tickets/artist/2140911" target="_blank">Promo code &#8220;wit15&#8221;</a> will give those who want to go to cheesesteak heaven 10 percent of the $40 Wit tickets.</p><style>
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First ever Philadelphia Cheesesteak Festival set for Oct. 24 — and we have a discount code for you