Ironton Wizardfest 2024 Schedule
Here’s a look at everything going on at Ironton Wizardfest this year! There’s so much going on that we’ve broken down the schedule by area within the festival grounds. For those of you experiencing Wizardfest for the very first time, consider this your map to manage the mischief. Study it well, and craft a plan worthy of a seasoned wizard or witch.
Remember, Ironton Wizardfest is both indoor and outdoor in November. We operate under the Scottish wisdom, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” It’s always FANTASTIC robe weather!
Saturday, November 9th
Festival Hours: 10:00am- 7:00pm
@ The Transit Center:
11:00am- 7:00pm: Actor Meet and Greets with:
Adrian Rawlins who played James Potter in the Harry Potter films 1-7
Rohan Gotobed who played Young Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
James Payton who played Frank Longbottom in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Walles Hamonde who played MACUSA Auror in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
Purchase passes here for each celebrity you would like to meet. Get an autograph and a selfie with up to one other friend. You can choose to have a personal item autographed or one of the provided photographs. *Limit one selfie and one autograph per purchase. * (lunch break 1pm-2pm and each celebrity guest has a break for Q&A in the Ro-Na Auditorium)
@ Ro-Na Auditorium:
11:00am: Crawling Curiosities: A Live Creature Encounter with DES Coveries
12:00pm: The Art of Charm: Dueling Lessons from Witch Weekly’s 5x recipient of the Most Charming Smile award – wand work, special guests, and the secret to overcoming any enemy
1:00pm: COSPLAY CONTEST – Three Age Divisions 0-10; 11-17; 18+
2:00pm: Walles Hamonde – Fantastic Beasts, Beetlejuice, and Video Game Voice Acting Discussion and Q&A
3:00pm: Crawling Curiosities: A Live Creature Encounter with DES Coveries
4:00pm: Adrian Rawlins, James Payton, and Rohan Gotobed – Discussion and Q&A
5:00pm: The Art of Charm: Dueling Lessons from Witch Weekly’s 5x recipient of the Most Charming Smile award – wand work, special guests, and the secret to overcoming any enemy 8:00 pm – Midnight: Wizard’s Ball Adults 18+ only Purchase tickets here
– The Wizard’s Ball is a winter-themed magical evening in the Ro-Na’s Auditorium. Tickets to the Ball include a full buffet (including vegetarian options), performances, Fandom-Themed Club style DJ and entrance into the Wizard’s Ball Cosplay Contest.
Cosplay Contests – Judged by Cos-Ohana: The next level in cosplay
(@ Ro-Na Auditorium)(Gather near the main stage for judging 15 minutes before the contest)
@ The Ironton Center of Magical Council
10am – 7pm – House Sorting in The Cosplayery
10am – 7pm – LEGO Experience/Exhibit by the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana LEGO Users Group
@ The Ironton Wizardry Academy – Headmistress Professor Pinx
11am Potions 104 – Potion of Light
11:45am Battling Black Magic
12:30pm Divination: Divining Your Runic Talisman
1pm-2pm RECESS (Check out the Cosplay Competition in the Ro-Na this period)
2pm The Secret Alliance
2:45pm Potions 104 – Potion of Light
3:30pm Battling Black Magic
4:15pm Divination: Divining Your Runic Talisman
5pm Astronomy – Magic of the Spheres
5:40pm House Family Feud
@ The Two Beater’s Wizard’s Pub
Opens with the gate and closes with the Ball. (Only Wizard’s Ball ticket holders are permitted between 8pm-Midnight and must enter through the RoNa Lobby)
Quench your thirst as you cheer on your favorite team at the Tri-State’s oldest Wizard’s Pub.
Please drink responsibly. (A good rule of thumb… when this looks correct – “Kwid-ditch” – you’re only two adult Butterscotch Brews away from being stuck using the fireplace to get home.)
Pub Trivia:
Smarter than a Fifth Year? The Ironton Prophet’s brightest magical field reporter handcrafted the ultimate trivia, and you could win great prizes by outsmarting them all! Each game features all new questions.
@ TWO BEATERS PUB TRIVIA
11:00am: Game 1 3:00pm: Game 3
1:00pm: Game 2 5:00pm: Game 4
@ UPSTAIRS INN TRIVIA (Accessible only via a staircase)
11:00am: Game 5 3:00pm: Game 7
1:00pm: Game 6 5:00pm: Game 8
@ BeHope (next to Ro-Na Theater):
11am – Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show
1pm – TBA
2pm – Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show
3pm – Swish and Flick and Potter+ Live Podcast Recording
4pm – TBA
@ Riddle Rooms (escape rooms)
10am – 7pm – Our Riddle Rooms return ready and refreshed this year to stump even the cleverest witch and wizard. The Riddle Rooms are located in the same building as the festival merch directly across the street from the Ro-Na theater. Be sure to reserve a spot as soon as you arrive – they fill up fast! This year, all available spaces will be filled per room per time slot.
@ Vernon Street Kid’s Craft Tent:
10am – 5pm – Briggs Library presents themed crafts for up-and-coming witches and wizards. All age Wand Making is also available in the craft tent courtesy of Ironton Wizardfest.
@ The Twisted Teapot (The wizard’s Café on the corner of Vernon and 2nd ST) LIVE ANIMALS:
10am – 5pm – Barker Farms returns to delight, educate, and inspire through interactions with our favorite iconic creatures from the magical world – Meet Theo, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, a giant Cane Toad, and a Burmese Python.
@Heritage Square
Learn about local wizard heritage with ongoing demonstrations in Blacksmithing, Broom making, Kettlecorn, BBQ and Fresh Spiced Cider steeped over an open fire.
@ Greenhouse
10am – 7pm – Tera Fate Exotics Greenhouse is a must see with rare and exotic plants and terrariums.
Scavenger Hunt
Ongoing during both days of the festival. Complete the scavenger hunt and be entered to win a grand prize drawing at the end of the festival. *You do not have to be present to win.
Sunday, November 10th
Festival Hours: 10:00am- 4:00pm
There’s so much going on, we’ve broken them down by area within the festival grounds.
@ The Transit Center:
10:00am- 4:00pm: Actor Meet and Greets (lunch break from 12pm-1pm and see schedule for celebrity guest Q&A)
Purchase tickets here for each celebrity you would like to meet. Get an autograph and a selfie with up to one other friend. You can choose to have a personal item autographed or one of the provided photographs. *Limit one selfie and one autograph per purchase. * (lunch break 1pm-2pm and each celebrity guest will be hosting a Q&A)
@ Ro-Na Auditorium:
11:00am: Crawling Curiosities: A Live Creature Encounter with DES Coveries
12:00pm: The Art of Charm: Dueling Lessons from Witch Weekly’s 5x recipient of the Most Charming Smile award – wand work, special guests, and the secret to overcoming any enemy
1:00pm: Adrian Rawlins, James Payton, and Rohan Gotobed – Discussion and Q&A
2:00pm: Crawling Curiosities: A Live Creature Encounter with DES Coveries
3:00pm: Ethereal Elegance: Académie de Magie Ribbon Dancing Workshop
@ The Ironton Center of Magical Council
10am – 4pm – The Cosplayery
10am – 4pm – LEGO Experience/Exhibit by the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana LEGO Users Group
@ The Ironton Wizardry Academy – Headmistress Professor Pinx
11am Potions 104 ~ Potion of Light
11:45am Battling Black Magic
12:30pm Divination: Divining Your Runic Talisman
1:45pm The Secret Alliance
2:30pm Astronomy – Magic of the Spheres
3:15pm House Family Feud
@The Two Beater’s Wizard’s Pub
Opens with the gate, closes with the gate.
Quench your thirst as you cheer on your favorite team at the Tri-State’s oldest Wizard’s Pub.
Please drink responsibly. (A good rule of thumb… when this looks correct – “Kwid-ditch” – you’re only two adult Butterscotch Brews away from being stuck using the fireplace to get home.)
Pub Trivia:
Smarter than a Fifth Year? The Ironton Prophet’s brightest magical field reporter handcrafted the ultimate trivia, and you could win great prizes by outsmarting them all! Each game features all new questions.
@ TWO BEATERS PUB TRIVIA
11:00am: Game 1 3:00pm: Game 3
1:00pm: Game 2
@ UPSTAIRS INN TRIVIA (Accessible only via a staircase)
11:00am: Game 4 3:00pm: Game 6
1:00pm: Game 5
@ BeHope (next to Ro-Na Theater):
1pm – Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show
2pm – TBA
3pm – Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show
@ Riddle Rooms (escape rooms)
10am – 4pm – Our Riddle Rooms return ready and refreshed this year to stump even the cleverest witch and wizard. The Riddle Rooms are located in the same building as the festival merch directly across the street from the Ro-Na theater. Be sure to reserve a spot as soon as you arrive – they fill up fast! This year, all available spaces will be filled per room per time slot.
@ Vernon Street Kid’s Craft Tent:
10am – 4pm – Briggs Library presents themed crafts for up-and-coming witches and wizards. All age Wand Making is also available in the craft tent courtesy of Ironton Wizardfest.
@ The Twisted Teapot (The wizard’s Café on the corner of Vernon and 2nd ST) LIVE ANIMALS:
10am – 4pm – Barker Farms returns to delight, educate, and inspire through interactions with our favorite iconic creatures from the magical world – Meet Theo, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, a giant Cane Toad, and a Burmese Python.
@Heritage Square
Learn about local wizard heritage with ongoing demonstrations in Blacksmithing, Broom making, Kettlecorn, BBQ and Fresh Spiced Cider steeped over an open fire.
@ Greenhouse
10am – 4pm – Tera Fate Exotics Greenhouse is a must see with rare and exotic plants and terrariums.
Scavenger Hunt
Ongoing during both days of the festival. Complete the scavenger hunt and be entered to win a grand prize drawing at the end of the festival. *You do not have to be present to win.