Great GeekFest 2019 Program

The Great GeekFest

Saturday

October 19 10 am - 5pm

84 E Winter St

Delaware OH 43015

www.delawarelibrary.org/ggf

Welcome to the

GEEKIEST day of the year!

The Great GeekFest is a celebration of all the things people geek out over. Come and share what you’re geeky for in the home of all geekdoms: the Library. Whether you’re a die-hard cosplayer, a video game nut or a casual fan there’s something to entertain you all day.

Admission is FREE and all ages are welcome to attend.

We’ve even got an area for the littlest of “geeks.”

This year the arcade will expand to scatter throughout the entire building, so take sometime to explore and see if you can climb to the top of the high scores by the end of the day!

RULES & GUIDELINES All standard library policies apply.

NO GUNS, FACSIMILES OF GUNS, OR ANYTHING THAT REMOTELY RESEMBLES A GUN WILL BE PERMITTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. No functional props or weapons are allowed at the Great Geek Fest. Projectile props and weapons must be rendered nonfunctional. All props and weapons must be constructed of foam, plastic, or wood and have no sharp edges. No metal. Library staff, volunteers, and security have the authority to confiscate any prop or weapon at any time and for any reason.

Shoes are required to be worn at all times, and nudity is not permitted. Cosplay must be appropriate for an all ages Con. Your costume may not shed in any way. This includes excessive glitter, excessive fur or feathers, fake blood, makeup, etc.

Remember, Cosplay is not consent. If you wish to take a photo of or record someone, ask their permission first. Respect their answer.

No animals, other than service animals, are permitted.

No sales are permitted, except by vendors who have obtained the library’s permission prior to the event.

These rules apply to all library users the day of the Great Geek Fest, whether or not you are wearing a costume or participating in the Con. The Great Geek Fest Committee’s mission is to create a fun, safe, welcoming, awesome event where fans of all kinds can come together and celebrate. We want you to not only have the most amazing day ever, but to experience it in an environment where you are safe and accepted. As fans ourselves, we understand the importance of creating a safe space for everyone who attends The Great Geek Fest.

SCHEDULE Time

Vendors

Children*

10:00 10:30 11:00

Visit our vendors all day to add some geekiness to your life!

Face Paint 10:00 1:00

Superhero Storytime 10:30 11:30

11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00

Erica Carlson Magic & Caricatures

by Dan 1:00 - 4:00

2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 *Crafts all day!

Main Stage

Name That Nerdy Tune 11:00 - 11:30

Screening Room

The Princess Bride PG 11:10 - 12:40

Gaming Zone

Table Top Games, Make Your Own Map, & Miniature Painting All Day

Dungeons & Dragons 11:00 12:00

Tonks & the Aurors 12:00 - 12:45 Addams Family Show TV-G • 12:40 - 1:10 Futurama TV-14 • 1:10 - 1:40

Children’s Cosplay 2:00

Dungeons & Dragons 1:00 - 2:00

Batman: The Killing Joke R 1:40 - 2:55

Teen Cosplay 2:30 Adult Cosplay 3:00 Cosplay Awards 3:30

Interactive Feature: The Room R 2:55 - 4:35

Dungeons & Dragons 3:00 - 4:00

PERFORMERS Tonks & the Aurors -

Tonks & the Aurors is a wizard rock band (music about Harry Potter) created and fronted by Steph Anderson. Since 2007, Tonks & the Aurors has traveled North America and Europe playing in libraries, bookstores, and nerd conferences and has released five full-length albums and an EP. Recently, Steph has expanded her “Muggle” discography to include an additional album and three EPs featuring songs that draw inspiration from The Hunger Games series, Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, John Green’s books, and even The West Wing.

Catch Tonks on the Main Stage at 12:00!

Rory Rennick Magic -

The mysterious and capitvating Rory Rennick will be strolling throughout the GeekFest to wow you with his roving magic.

From the silly to the sophisticated, Rory aptly weaves sleight-of-hand with sleightof-mind magic laced with interactive comedy. With his passion to help change lives for the better, Rory utilizes his background in the psychological and social sciences, history, storytelling, visual, and musical arts to present entertainment that you won’t soon forget!

Catch Rory all around the GeekFest!

COSPLAY The Great Geek Fest Cosplay Contest is an hours long event in which participants of all ages can show off their best cosplay with a chance to win fantastic prizes. The contest features three divisions; for children (ages 0-11), teens (12-17), and adults (18 and over). Contestants must preregister before 12 noon to participate. Detailed rules are available on the DCDL website.

New to this year, the different age divisions will walk at set times throughout the early afternoon. At each division's set time, all contestants will be called behind the main stage to line up and then walk. If a contestant arrives after their division has begun walking, they will not be allowed to participate. Contestants are encouraged to begin arriving at the main stage area 5-10 minutes before their age division's set time begins.

The Cosplay Contest Schedule is as follows: 12 Noon - Final Registration Cut-Off 1:45 PM - Begin Children's Line-Up & Start Reminder 2:00 PM - Children's Category 2:30 PM- Teen Category 3:00 PM - Adult Category 3:30 PM - Winners Announced & Prizes Awarded If you have any questions, ask a member of Geek Fest staff!

GAMING Dungeons & Dragons Our most popular game is back with more sessions than ever. Three tables per three start times means nine D&D campaigns for players of all levels.

Sign-ups open half an hour before each session begins and games are first-come, first-serve.

• 11:00 am • 1:00 pm • 3:00 pm

All Day Gaming All day long GeekFest visitors will have access to our table top game collection. Play popular games like Settlers of Catan, Munchkin, Pandemic, Apples to Apples, & others.

The miniature painting station is back by popular demand! Pick your figure and settle in to create your gaming piece. We’ll have the figures, paints, and supplies ready to go.

Throughout the library, there will be a number of classic arcade games waiting for you to come play. Get out and explore the GeekFest to find all of these games:

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Pinball Dance Dance Revolution Centipede Cruisin USA Street Fighter 2 Joust Galaga Soul Caliber 2

CHILDRENS Activities Little geeks will enjoy a space just for them. The children’s area is full of costumed characters, crafts, and more!

Wonder Woman will be joining us for a Superhero Storytime at 10:30 am.

This year’s crafts cover the world of superheros, dragons, soot sprites, Frozen, and Steven Universe! They’ll change through the day so stop back to make something new every two hours or so!

We’re also excited to welcome back Erica Carlson who will be performing magic and creating • Facepaint • Superhero Storytime • Erica Carlson • Caricatures

SCREENING ROOM

The Screening Room has been moved to the goldfish bowl office next to the elevator this year. Stop by for some geeky films and tv shows!

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11:10 am - The Princess Bride 12:40 pm - The Addams Family Show 1:10 pm - Futurama 1:40 pm - Batman: The Killing Joke 2:55 pm - The Room

VENDORS Artists Stop by the Artist’s Alley in the meeting room to appreciate creative expression of geekdom and pick up a piece or two for your home or workspace.

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Cynthia Art of J.M. Hunter Beancat Studios Little Jelly Studio Friends of the Delaware County District Library Baby Sew Grand Brave World Anime

Marketplace Starting at the Young Adult books, wander the marketplace to find all manner of geeky trinkets available.

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Hobby Central Pete’s Comic Books AC Canvas Secret Identity Comics Melt by Melissa Kitten Pants LLC Brave World Anime Rebel Toys LLC Creative Foundations - Our Town Art Studios MADE 4 Geekz

Downtown Delaware Merchants Take the GeekFest spirit into downtown and visit our partner merchants. You’ll find a comic-con themed discount or treat available at each location!

• J. Gumbo’s • 9 N Sandusky St - Geeky Cajun Dishes • Gallery 22 • 22 E Winter St - Anime pop-up show & free art print • Fresh Start Bakery & Cafe • 24 N Sandusky St - Star Trek themed treats • Bean Bag Books • 25 W Winter St - 15% off graphic novels and other video game themed books • Secret Identity Comics • 34 N Franklin St - 10% off comics • The Greater Gouda • 12 N Sandusky St - Special gift for the first 15 attendees to show a GeekFest lanyard • Rebel Toys • 20 S Sandusky St - 10% off storewide • Whit’s Frozen Custard • 31 N Sandusky St - Nerdy Whit’s for $2 • Periwinkle Photography • 15 1/2 W Winter St Complimentrary photo for anyone in cosplay from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm • Honey & Abernathy • 32 Spring St - $5 off a purchase of $25+ for those with a GeekFest lanyard on the day of the event (some exclusions apply) • Oak & Brazen Wine Co. • 38 E Winter St - $4 draft beer & wine (except reserves) to those 21+ with a lanyard

POKEMON GO

We’re bringing Pokemon Go to life during the Great GeekFest! Start by picking up Pikachu at the library then take the quest to catch them all into Downtown Delaware!Stop by these retailers in downtown to pick up a Pokemon pin. All you’ve got to do is show your GeekFest lanyard. Go out and Catch ’Em All! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

J. Gumbo’s • 9 N Sandusky St Gallery 22 • 22 E Winter St Fresh Start Cafe & Bakery • 24 N Sandusky St Beanbag Books • 25 W Winter St The Bare Bowl • 6 N Sandusky St The Strand Theatre • 28 E Winter St Secret Identity Comics • 34 N Franklin St Creative Foundations • 57 N Sandusky St The Greater Gouda • 12 N Sandusky St Rebel Toys, LLC • 20 S Sandusky St Pat’s Endangered Species Music • 11 W Winter St OWU: Beeghly Library • 43 Rowland Ave Whit’s Frozen Custard • 31 N Sandusky St Honey & Abernathy • 32 Spring St Oak & Brazen Wine Co. • 38 E Winter St The Backstretch • 14 S Sandusky St

Williams St.

Spring St. Union St.

Sandusky St.

Franklin St.

Winter St.

GEEKFEST MAP

Marketplace

Main Stage

Character Photo Ops

Role play/ Table Top Games, & crafts upstairs!

Artist's Alley

Library Entrance Screening Room Arcade