SAN DIEGO, CA — Hillcrest nightlife is gearing up for CityFest early this year with SEVEN Official CityFest Pre-Parties sponsored by Coors Light and Three Olives Vodka.

Each pre-party presents an opportunity for locals to win dozens of sponsor prizes, CityFest drink tickets, and sample “CityFest Dude” – the official cocktail of CityFest, inspired by the summer season made with Three Olives signature “Dude” flavored vodka. As well as samples of Blue Moon and Coors Light! Yum… We’ll see you there!

Presenting the 2011 CityFest Pre-Party line up:

Thurs., Aug 4, 7 – 9 PM @ Gossip Grill, 1440 University Avenue — Gossip Grill hosts the first in the series of CityFest Pre-Parties. Notorious for being the girl’s home base, the ladies of Gossip Grill plays nice with boys too and who wouldn’t with free CityFest goodies?

Sat., Aug 6, 7 – 9 PM @ Baja Betty’s, 1421 University Avenue – Baja Betty’s, home to the most fabulous margarita north of the border, will be hosting one of eight CityFest Pre-Parties, with CityFest girls and boys giving away CityFest schwag until 9 PM!

Sun., Aug 7, 4 – 6  PM @ Babycakes, 3766 5th Avenue – The sweetest of hosts, Babycakes will marry Church Sundays with the Spirit of CityFest in the sun day heat with samplings of “CityFest Dude” the official cocktail of CityFest 2011 and Three Olives Vodka.

Thurs., Aug 11, 7 – 9 PM @ Eden, 1202 University Avenue – The garden of Eden hosts one in a series of CityFest Pre-Parties and will attempt to bring out the naughty just after happy hour on a Thursday evening, where CityFest boys and girls will be flaunting CityFest goodies.

Thurs., Aug 11, 10 PM – 12 AM @ Rich’s, 1051 University Avenue – San Diego’s best known gay nightclub, Rich’s will host the unst unst unst CityFest Pre-Party and you might just get to bust a move with the Tempo of Hillcrest – CityFest’s brand new mascot who brings the beat.

Fri., Aug. 12, 7 – 9 PM @Urban Mo’s, 308 University Avenue – Urban Mo’s, the gayest hetero-friendly restaurant makes Hillcrest tick, will be hosting one in a series of CityFest Pre-Parties!

Fri., Aug 12, 10 – 12 @ Numbers, 3811 Park Blvd – Numbers Nightclub offers a customized gendered experience, but you can be sure that the CityFest boys and girls will be making it rain free CityFest drink tickets for all genders.