Schedule

All Day

Video Game Arcade
10:00am-3:00pm - Teen Area

The retro video arcade is back and expanded! Enjoy original video games as they were meant to be played and play modern games and systems. All games are multiplayer, so bring a friend.

Anime Lounge
10:00am-2:30pm - Teen Area

Celebrate and relax in our very own anime lounge with anime-themed paper crafts, photo opportunities, and more.

Rep Your Set, Make a Geek Wristlet
10:00am-3:00pm - While Supplies Last, High St. Welcome Desk

Create a geek band to represent your fandom set.

Fandom Creature Scavenger Hunt
10:00am-3:00pm-While Supplies Last, Business Government and Science

Calling all explorers!
We have creatures from all different realms and universes on the loose on the first floor (the Business, Government & Science section to be specific). We have put up wanted posters for each creature. If you can name them all, then the location of your prize will be revealed.
Can you help us identify these creatures?

BOGA (Boardgamers of Greater Akron)
10:00am-3:00pm, near Special Collections

Join the Boardgamers of Greater Akron for a variety of Board Games for you to test and learn.

Information Table & Cosplay Check-In
10:00am-3:00 pm, Atrium

A central hub for all your GeekFest information needs. Staff will provide answers to questions about events, main speakers, layout, and other general queries concerning GeekFest. You may even register for the cosplay contest; registration for the contest closes at 1pm.

Artist’s Alley & Art Contest Voting
10:00am-2:30pm, Garden Trio and Culture/AV

Artist Alley is a creative hot spot for all forms of fan/original art, including 3D and digital. Come and enjoy exhibits, chat with some local artists, vote for your favorite art piece, or just hang out and draw! Art contest winners will be announced in the auditorium during the cosplay contest after 3pm.

Cosplay Repair Station
10:00am-3:00pm, Children’s Library

Costume catastrophe? Let us help! Feel free to use the supplies available to assist with any costume/prop/wig/makeup repairs. Please note that this area is for minor to medium fixes only - not for creating your cosplay.

Sonic Mania
10:00am-3:00pm, Children’s Library

Sonic and friends invite you to Sonic Mania. Families can experience a variety of fun Sonic-themed activities.

Children’s Art Contest
10:00am-1:30pm, Children’s Library

Stop by the Children’s Library before 1:30 pm to vote for your favorite children’s art entry!

Free GeekFest Library Card Holder and Lanyard
10:00am - 4:00pm-While Supplies Last, Main St. & High St. Circulation Desks

Receive a free GeekFest library card holder and lanyard when you check out a library item or sign up for a new library card.

Mobile Sensory Bus
10:00am - 4:00pm, High St.

The Mobile Sensory Bus will be parked in front of the Library on High St. and has a variety of activities for those who need a sensory break.

Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Sessions
11:00am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-1:00pm, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Special Collections

Join game masters Sam Golden and William Richardson and Sol Blystone for fun fantasy-themed adventures for level one characters using the rules of the 5th edition of the popular roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons! All materials provided, and players of all experience levels are welcome!

Balloon Twisters
11:00am-2:00pm, Children’s Library

Roving Star Wars Trivia
11:30am - 2:30pm

Catch Ms. Hilary roaming around GeekFest to test your knowledge and compete for a prize! Compete as a casual fan or an expert. Prizes will be announced before the cosplay contest.

Button Maker
10:00am-2:30pm, 2nd Floor near Culture & AV

Make your own button to express your favorite fandoms.

Vendors
10:00am-3:00pm, 1st Floor

Local retailers selling their geeky goods.

Panels and Events

Competitive Gaming Q&A with Thazkid
10:30am-11:30am, Mtg Rm. 1

Competitive Pokémon gamer Thazkid presents a Q&A on the competitive gaming scene. He’ll talk about his previous experiences playing in Pokémon tournaments and will open the floor to attendees' questions.

Ohio Shakespeare Festival: Daring Duos and Don'ts of Stage Combat
10:30 am-11:00am, Auditorium

Watch members of the Ohio Shakespeare Festival demonstrate the Daring Do's and Don'ts of Stage Combat.

Speed Friending
10:30am-11:30am, Mtg Rm 2

Meet new friends at GeekFest! Every attendee spends two minutes talking to another attendee before switching to speak to someone new. Please note that space is limited, so be sure to get to the event early.

Starting an Etsy Store
10:30am -11:30am, Mtg Rm 3

Ever wanted to start up an Etsy store but had no idea where to start?

Our Panelist- Kelsey with NeonXDecay, Michal with Guided Compass Holistic Health & Wellness and Emily with Blazing Fire Studios will be discussing the beginner basics of:

How to start an Etsy store
How to list items for sale
What you should know about selling your work online
And other tips & tricks to help you get started

Digital Art Drop-In
11:00am-12:00pm (first session), in Artist Alley; 1:00pm-2:00pm (second session), Garden Trio and Culture/AV

Want to create art digitally? Come experiment with a digital art program using a stylus and an iPad! Supplies are limited: First come, first serve.

Anime Intro Bingo
11:30am-12:00pm, Mtg Rm. 1

It’s bingo but with anime music! Grab a bingo board and listen to a variety of anime openings. When you hear the anime music on your square, mark it off on your board. Make five in a row to get BINGO and a small prize!

Let’s Vote - Genshin Impact Superlatives
11:30am-12:30pm, Mtg Rm 3

Join us in determining Genshin Impact’s best characters in categories like “Cutest Couple” and “Best Dressed”. Though we can’t promise primogems, we can at least promise a fun time.

Cosplay 101 w/Rubber City Cosplay
11:30am-12:30pm, Mtg Rm 2

Creating a cosplay is a journey and not a destination. Each cosplayer starts out with an idea, a couple of screenshots and plenty of hot glue! Join Rubber City Cosplay as we discuss that journey and provide some tips and tricks to make it an easier adventure each time you start a new project!

Video Game Symphony
10:00am-11:00am; 12:00pm-1:00pm; 2:00pm-3:00pm, Culture/AV

Enjoy video game music performed by The Video Game Symphony in our Culture & AV section. The Video Game Symphony aspires to not only bring this underappreciated genre of music to life in the concert hall, but to reach out and connect with members of the community–hosting engaging concerts and special events, collaborating with local education programs, and drawing new audiences into the rich and expressive realm of classical music. Performing smash hits like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Halo, Final Fantasy, and Skyrim in all their symphonic glory, the Video Game Symphony is an experience not to be missed!

Kingdom Hearts 101
12:00-1:00pm, Teen Mtg Rm

Are you confused about Kingdom Hearts? Not sure where to begin with the games? Is the mobile game necessary? What’s the difference between Ansem/ Xemnas/ and Xehanort? Why is Cloud from Final Fantasy 7 and Squall from Final Fantasy 8 hanging out with Mickey Mouse? Well, worry not, The Master of Masters is here to help explain all this and more in a simple to digest presentation.

Fandom Jeopardy
12:00pm-1:00pm, Mtg Rm. 1

Show what you know in this Jeopardy-style trivia about an assortment of fandoms! Come alone or with friends and test your knowledge on all things geeky.

Ramen Eating Contest
12:00pm-1:00pm, Auditorium

The first person to finish a bowl of noodles without using their hands or utensils wins a prize! Ten participants compete every 15 minutes. The winner of each round chooses a prize. Participation is limited. First come, first serve.

Fantasy Maps - CAV Meeting Room
12:00pm-1:00pm, Garden Trio and Culture/AV

Want to relax and escape into a land of your own? Come to Fantasy Map Making, where you can make your own map of lands both familiar and imagined. Supplies are provided. So, relax, draw and create your own map at your leisure in this independent activity.

Project Sekai: Nene's Wonderhoy Trivia!
12:30pm-1:30pm, Mtg Rm 3

Wonderhoy! How well do YOU know Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage? We'll be quizzing you on anything and everything; storylines, characters, songs, and even gameplay mechanics. Come join fellow Sekai residents for a chance at prizes and to make new friends!

Fortnite Dance Party
1:00pm-1:30pm, Teen Mtg Rm

So, you think you can dance? Fortnite edition. Come join our Fortnight Dance Party, test your Fortnite dance abilities against each other or enjoy a free-for-all with your friends.
Don't remember some of the dances? We have a video with music playing to help refresh your memory! You can learn a new dance, see who can do it better or just goof off.

Indie Game Design: Start With a Story
1:00pm-1:30pm, Mtg Rm. 1

Robert Turk, indie author, designer, and publisher, presents his story-focused take on game design, from pushing players to survive outer space catastrophes in Starship Infernum to letting them run amok and "Smash the Fae-triarchy!" in Goblonia, and discusses how you can apply these ideas in your own games.

Local Artist Panel: How to Publish Your Art
12:30pm-1:30pm, Mtg Rm 2

Join local comic and original artists Damion Kendrick, Dan Gorman and Chi-Irena Wong in a fun and helpful discussion on publishing your art online or into a book.

Zach Aguilar-Voice Actor Q&A
1:30pm-2:00pm, Auditorium

Virtually meet Zach Aguilar, a voice actor known for voicing Tanjiro from Demon Slayer, Aether from Genshin Impact, Koichi from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Genos from One Punch Man, and many more.

You may ask your question using the link on our splash page. Our question form will be open until noon, August 10. Not all questions will be answered in this Q&A.

Dragons in History and Literature
2:00pm-2:30pm, Mtg Rm 2

Presented by Dr. Ann Martinez and Dr. Lindsay Starkey, this talk will dive into the role of dragons throughout history and literature. Intended for all ages.

Forgotten Realms Bestiary: Dragons of Nightmares
2:00pm-2:30pm, Mtg Rm. 1

Join Dungeon Master Chris Schmidt and relax as he tells tales of the behaviors and tactics of some of the most terrifying Dragons of Faerun. Learn why the peoples of the Realms fear the dark.

Star Wars Trivia Winners Announced
2:50pm-3:00pm, Auditorium

Roving Star Wars Trivia Winners will be announced in the auditorium before the cosplay contest.

Teen & Adult Cosplay Contest
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Auditorium

Dress up as your favorite pop culture character for a chance to win a prize! Registration for the contest closes at 1pm.

Children’s Cosplay Parade
During Cosplay Contest judging deliberations, Auditorium

Ages 12 and under dress up as your favorite character and join us onstage for our character parade!

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