Been wondering what activities we at Avistrum have planned for the weekend of April 20-22, 2007 at Starfest? We know you’re almost done with your art contest entry (right?), but there’s a whole lot more going on this weekend for you to see and do, young wizards and witches! Purchase your tickets online today!
Starfest 2007 is April 20-22, 2007, at the Denver Tech Center Marriott, 8800 S. Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80237 (Google Maps, MapQuest).
All Weekend
Art Contest People’s Choice Voting – Come by and view all of the submissions for the art contest, and vote on your favorite for People’s Choice! Winners will be announced on Sunday, April 22.
Friday, April 20
8:00PM – Wizard Jeopardy – Come to Main Events to have a chance to participate in Wizard Jeopardy! Sign up at our table starting from the opening of the convention to have a chance to win prizes including movie posters, gift certificates, Harry Potter collectibles, and a weekend pass to Starfest 2008! The first 50 people in the door receive a free Sirius Black mourning armband you can wear when you go see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on July 13th.
Saturday, April 21
10:00AM – 6:00PM – Lady Viola Fey‘s Death Day Party! – The weekend of Starfest just happens to coincide with the Lady’s 300th Death Day! Come by and make her a card and enjoy some refreshments while they last!
10:00AM – 6:00PM – Quidditch Photos – Come by and have your picture taken riding a broom and chasing the Golden Snitch, or swatting a Bludger, or shooting the Quaffle at the hoops!
10:00AM – 5:00PM – Virtual Quidditch Tournament – Try your hand at Quidditch World Cup on the PlayStation 2. Meet Vittoria d’Medici, the new Quidditch coach, who just recently retired from the Italian national team. We will crown a champion both Saturday and Sunday!
11:00AM – 12:00 Noon – Introduction to Transfiguration – Join Professor Aberfoyle for an introduction (or refresher) to this core subject in your wizarding education. Try your hand at transfiguring rocks back into rats! (Space limited.)
1:00PM – 2:00PM – Defense Against Dark Magic: Pensieves – Headmaster Dowling will teach you all about pensieves and give you the chance to construct one of your own! (Space limited.)
Sunday, April 22
10:00AM – 4:00PM – Lady Viola Fey’s Death Day Party – The festivities continue for another day!
10:00AM – 4:00PM – Quidditch Photos – A second chance to get your photo taken.
10:00AM – 3:00PM – Virtual Quidditch Tournament – Didn’t win it all on Saturday? Try your hand at it again!
11:00AM – 12 Noon – Introduction to Transfiguration – Professor Aberfoyle will teach the class a second time, in case you missed out on Saturday.
1:00PM – 2:00PM – Defense Against Dark Magic: Pensieves – Headmaster Dowling will instruct a second class.
4:00PM – Art Contest Winners Announced – Come and see which pieces take home the coveted prizes in our art contest!