Mark It Eight, Dude: 2010 Lebowski Fest Tickets Now Available

Fans of the Coen Brothers' cult film, it's time to pull out your bowling gear: Lebowski Fest returns to Seattle on October 15th and 16th, 2010. That's a ways out, but tickets are on sale now.

Last year's Lebowski Fest featured an appearance from Jeff "The Dude" Dowd, the inspiration for Jeff Bridges' sloppy bowler/sleuth.

You can't really do better than Lebowski Fest as far as audience participation goes. Especially in heavily bearded Seattle, everybody knows a guy who looks like Jeff Lebowski. And that lookalike usually has a Walter Sobchak-lookin' buddy. Toss in a few bowling balls, a really nice rug a couple German accented antagonists, and a hair-netted Jesus-wannabe, and you've got yourself a party, dude.

No one really expected The Big Lebowski to become the next Rocky Horror Picture Show, but we guess that no one was really expecting Rocky Horror Picture Show to become an audience phenomenon in the first place, were they?

This year's Fest will include bowling, fans dressed as their favorite characters, triva contests, and a screening of the film, all lubricated by copious amounts of White Russian. It starts October 15 with a Movie Party at The Showbox, where a guest TBA will be followed by a screening of the film. Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 the day of show. Doors a 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00. Then on October 16, head to the Kemore Bowl for a Bowling Party. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 the day of show. 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Bowling and shoe rental is included with ticket. Bowling is general admission and not guaranteed.

Don't forget to RSVP on Facebook once you've got your tickets.