Ohio Valley Filk Fest 24

Concerts

We have a fabulous lineup of concerts this year. Moonwulf is our Guest of Honor, Marty Coady Fabish will grace us as Mistress of the Toast, and Interfilk is sending Ellen “Blade” McMicking on sortie. Steve and Dorotha Biernesser will perform. Also, to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary Bill and Brenda Sutton will be providing us with a concert, and a reception in the con suite as well (they were married at OVFF). Anyone with memories, photographs, et cetera, is requested to bring them to the con.

Pegasus Nominees Concert

On Friday night we will again host the Pegasus Nominees concert at which all of the songs nominated for the Pegasus Awards will be performed, giving everyone one last chance to hear them before voting.

Workshops

Mountain Dulcimer run by Peter Alway
Peter has a workshop on how to play the mountain (lap) dulcimer. He has a few, but if you could bring any of your own to OVFF that would be appreciated. Handouts for music will be supplied.

Washtub Bass run by Bob Passovoy
The ever-talented Dr. Bob has offered to show how to make a washtub bass with a few common tools, and (time permitting) a short lesson on how to play. Materials provided. Limited space. Signups at Registration.

Beginning Voice run by Mark Bernstein
Mark will be doing a beginning voice class for 12 lucky people … all will sing, and please no audience (less stress for the class).

Performance run by Marty Coady Fabish
Marty will lead a workshop on how to get the most out of a perfromance.

Songwriting and DADGAD run by Michael “Moonwulf” Longcor
Wulf will lead a workshop on songwriting and what DADGAD tuning on a guitar can do to expand your options.

Yoga run by Mary Crowell & Teresa Powell
Mary and Teresa will lead the popular morning yoga workshops again this year. Bring your yoga mat if you have one.
More workshops in the offing . . .

Children's Programming

Children's Programming will be available throughout the con with all the usual favorite activities: pool parties, a treasure hunt and games.

We would like to make parents aware that on Friday evening there will be a Dormouse's Tea-party that children may wish to attend instead of the Mad Hatter's Tea-party. Participants in the Dormouse's Tea-party are encouraged to bring a small friend (stuffed animal, toy, or doll), but like the Mad Hatter Tea-party, hats *are* required. Friends who don't bring their own will get stuck wearing one of ours.

RPGs for Teens
On Friday at 8-ish and on Saturday, Bruce Coulson will run roleplaying games for teens.

Kids’ Pizza Party
There is a free children’s pizza party for children during the Pegasus Banquet. Simply sign up at registration and drop your child off at the pizza party on your way to the banquet

Songwriting Competitions

This year, we have two contests, and four awards!! Yep, each contest will have two awards- Judges Choice and People's Choice!

The two contests this year will be:

Saturday: "No Sh**, There I Was" Tell us your tall tales, using original lyrics and either original or existing music.

Sunday: INSTAFILK! The topic and format of the song will be announced at the Mad Hatte's Tea Party on Friday night.

See the Contest Winners page for details of who has won in the past.

One-Shots/Twofers

Because of the limited number of slots and the number of people who want to have one of them, the slots will allocated by drawing names of those who sign up on the list at the registration desk. There will be a drawing at 8p on Friday for Friday Night Twofers, and at midnight on Friday for One-Shots on Saturday.

Open Filking

Open filking was rampant, as usual, througout the con. Some was scheduled, some was ad-hoc, some was themed, some was pure chaos, and all was enjoyable.

Interfilk Auction

The ever-popular Interfilk Auction returned on Saturday night with the (now traditional) professional auctioneer. All proceeds went to Interfilk.

Early Bird Filk

A number of con members always arrive at the hotel on Thursday night. We arranged with the hotel to have an open filk room if those people wish to gather for a filk circle. Please note that there isn't water service on Thursday night. If you arrive early, please consider helping to gopher!

Theme Filks

Theme filks are circles with a particular topic, or theme. Most of the time slots can be signed up for on a first come, first-served basis at the registration desk.

Chamberfilk

Phil Textor has aranged popular filk songs as chamber music, and is seeking more people to play them at OVFF. You can contact Phil at textorpmt at yahoo dot com.

Pegasus Awards Banquet

The Pegasus Awards Banquet on Saturday evening is an elegant catered affair at which the winners of this years Pegasus Awards are announced.

Farewell Jam Session

OVFF ends with the traditional farewell jam session.

Dead Dog Dinner Run

Following the Farewell Jam Session, the traditional pilgramage to BD's Mongolian BBQ for the "Dead Dog" dinner will be made.

Dead Dog Filk

Once the filkers are fed, it's time to get back to the business of singing until the last person either falls asleep mid-refrain or gets carried off to bed.