The Woodstock of animation? Fox invites fans to a SIMPSONS 500 Episodes marathon Feb. 8

If you're crazy for "The Simpsons" or just plain crazy, and if you live withing driving distance of L.A., you might want to get in on this. 

In celebration of the series' historic 500th episode milestone, Fox is inviting fans of the iconic animated series to participate in "The Simpsons" Ultimate Fan Marathon Challenge at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles.

Fans will come together to watch up to 500 continuous episodes of "The Simpsons" in an attempt to break the current Guinness World Record of 86 hours, 6 minutes and 41 seconds for the longest continuous television viewing.  The contest winner will take home a $10,500 prize and an array of "The Simpsons" merchandise.  Members of "The Simpsons" will be on-site to kick-off the marathon event, and fans and spectators will be able to watch the marathon and visit "The Simpsons" fanfare area equipped with interactive elements and animation cells.  

The studio isn't saying what "members of The Simpsons" means, whether it's cast or characters, but I'm guessing most fans won't care. It'll be the Woodstock of animation.

Location: Hollywood and Highland Complex Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollwood, California

Red Carpet: 3:30-4:30 p.m. 

"The Simpsons" 500th episode, "At Long Last Leave," airs Sunday, Feb. 19 on Fox. Beginning this month, Fox will also offer products created to celebrate the 500th episode milestone. Fans can have a look at www.TheSimpsonsShop.com.