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A comic-con for nerds and geeks of all ages.
Welcome to the Great GeekFest!
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.”
On the Main Stage at 12 o’clock! 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. They have 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.
The mysterious and captivating 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 sleight-of-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.
The Great GeekFest 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 pre-register before noon to participate. Register here: https://forms.gle/Y2LX8LgJQ1iKyvw28
Please be sure to read all the Cosplay Rules before entering the contest.
New this year, the different age divisions will walk at set times throughout the 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.
Schedule
12 PM – 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
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.
Take photos with characters from some of your favorite characters! Appearances will last 1 hour per character session.
Appearances
11 - 11:30 Wonder Woman
11 - 12 Spiderman
12:30 - 1:30 Batman
2:30 - 4 Captain America
Periodically - Mal (Descendants), Ariel, Belle
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 a.m.
This year’s crafts cover the world of superheroes, 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!
The Screening Room will play geeky films and TV shows throughout the day.
Schedule
11:10 AM – The Princess Bride
12:40 PM – The Addams Family Show
1:10 PM – Futurama
We’re bringing Pokemon Go to life! Start by picking up Pikachu at the library then take the quest to catch them all in Downtown Delaware! Stop by these downtown retailers 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
Artists
Stop by the Artist’s Alley to appreciate the creative expression of geekdom and pick up a piece or two for your home or workspace.
Marketplace
Wander the marketplace to find all manner of geeky trinkets available.
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 – Complimentary 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
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Families | Children | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Music & Entertainment | Games & Trivia | Culture | Community Event |
The 35,000 square foot Delaware Main Library is the oldest branch of our library system, which serves the public as well as houses a majority of our administrative offices. Located around the corner from downtown Delaware, it serves as our central branch for those on foot as well as those in a rush.
The Main Library also hosts the Delaware County Genealogical Society. Genealogical Society volunteers are in the Library to assist researchers on limited dates and by appointment.
DCDL welcomes all people to our programs and events. If you require ASL interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please contact us at pr@delawarelibrary.org.