Family Jam Will Have Carnival Rides, ‘Idol’ Contest & More At Harbor Yard This Weekend

MILFORD — WEZN (STAR 99.9) is going from the airwaves to Bridgeport’s Harbor Yard this weekend for a brand new family event. The STAR 99.9 Family Jam will take place on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 11 am to 5 pm, at Bridgeport’s Arena at Harbor Yard.

Families can enjoy carnival rides, a safety area sponsored by Ikea, The Home Depot Kids Workshop and over 100 exhibitors featuring family oriented products and services.

Children will have the opportunity to meet the official Marvel Comic’s superhero Spider-Man all day on Saturday. On Sunday, CBS daytime soap opera star Scott Bailey (Sandy Foster) from Guiding Light will stop in from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm for a meet and greet with fans.

In addition to the many things to see and do, STAR 99.9 along with Madison Jewelers will lure the area’s best talent to the very first STAR Idol competition. An initial field of 115 contestants has been narrowed down to 24 semi-finalists, and they are ready to compete on the main Family Jam Stage beginning at noon on Saturday, April 30.

Who will become one of the nine to move on to the finals, Sunday, May 1? Visit Harbor Yard to find out.

The winner will receive $1,000, a meeting with a New York City-based record label, the opportunity to cut a demo at the Loft Recording Studios in Bronxville, N.Y., and will represent STAR 99.9 throughout the summer at various events. The top runner-up will receive $500.

Admission to the STAR 99.9 Family Jam is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and free for children ages 12 and under. Discount coupons may be picked up at Shaw’s stores.