Ironton's festival of witchcraft and wizardry!

Prepare to be enchanted at Ironton Wizardfest, a whimsical festival created by devoted fans of the legendary tale of the most famous boy wizard. This magical celebration is a sanctuary for all admirers of the world of wizardry. We invite you to join us for a weekend of wonder, camaraderie, and pure magic. Let the enchantment begin!

What's a wizard to do at Ironton Wizardfest?

- Meet Actors from the film series

- Dance the night away at the Wizard's Ball (18+)

- Watch reptile and creepy creatures shows

- Feed and pet exotic animals

- Pull up a stool at the Two Beaters Wizard's Pub

- Explore massive LEGO Displays

- Snap a photo with an Authentic Ford Anglia

- Prove you're the fastest in broom racing timed trials

- Create your wand and explore your creativity in our craft tents

- Dress to impress the judges of our Cosplay Competitions

- Discover Batch 1313 (the original recipe of our favorite butterscotch drink)

- Attend Ironton Wizardry Academy Classes

- Claw at your inner raven in cleverly crafted riddle rooms

- Capture the moments throughout the festival in themed photo ops

- Take deep dives for prizes at Team Trivia throughout the entire weekend

- Interact with spontaneous street performers

- Shop the marketplace of over 60 handcraft vendors

- Stroll through our wizardry heritage market for demonstrations of broom making, blacksmith forging, and wood carving

- Eat your weight in food, pastries, and candies.

Schedule of Events

November 11, 2023

The Ironton Prophet:

11:00am- 7:00pm: Actor Meet and Greets with Chris Rankin who played Percy Weasley, and Josh Herdman who Played Gregory Goyle in the Harry Potter films.

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 and A)

Ro-Na Auditorium:

11:00am: Defend Yourself: Wand Dueling 102

12:00pm: Care of Creepy Creatures with DES Coveries Education  and  Entertainment

1:00pm: COSPLAY CONTEST - Three Age Divisions 0-10; 11-17; 18+

2:00pm: Care of Creepy Creatures with DES Coveries Education  and  Entertainment

3:00pm: Chris Rankin - Discussion and Q and A

4:00pm: Defend Yourself: Wand Dueling 102

5:00pm: Josh Herdman - Discussion and Q and A

8:00 pm - Midnight: Wizard's Ball Adults 18+ only (SOLD OUT)

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
(at Ro-Na Auditorium)(Gather near the main stage for judging 15 minutes before the contest)

at The Wizardry Government City Building
10am - 7pm - The Cosplayery

10am - 7pm - LEGO Experience/Exhibit by the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana LEGO Users Group

at The Ironton Wizardry Academy - Headmistress Professor Pinx
11:00 Potions: Wolfsbane, Dittany, Moonseed  and  more with Professor Sidney S.

11:45 Divination: Reading the Elder Futhark Runes with Professor Selina T.

12:30 DADA: Defending ourselves against dark witches and wizards with Professor Rhombus Vice Rhonmbus

1:00pm: Recess (Check out the Cosplay contest in the Ro-Na!)

2:00 Wizard Artifacts: Bits and bobs from the world of wizardry with Professor Margaret McClanahan

2:45 Potions: Wolfsbane, Dittany, Moonseed  and  more with Professor Sidney S.

3:30 Divination: Reading the Elder Futhark Runes with Professor Selina T.

4:30 DADA: Defending ourselves against dark witches and wizards with Professor Rhombus Vice Rhonmbus

5:15 Wizard Artifacts: Bits and bobs from the world of wizardry with Professor Margaret McClanahan

at 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 the rest?! 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

1:00pm: Game 2

3:00pm: Game 3

5:00pm: Game 4

Upstairs Inn Trivia (Accessible only via a staircase)

11:00am: Game 5

1:00pm: Game 6

3:00pm: Game 7

5:00pm: Game 8

BeHope (next to Ro-Na Theater):

11am - Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show

1pm - Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show

2pm - Swish and Flick Podcast Live Recording and Reading

3pm - Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show

4pm - "A Doctor and a Lawyer walk into a bar…" Podcast Live Recording

at Riddle Rooms (escape rooms)
10am - 7pm - Our escape rooms return this year in an all-new location with an additional brand-new Riddle Room. 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 your time slot as soon as you arrive because these rooms fill up fast.

at Vernon Street Kid's Craft Tent:
10am - 5pm - Briggs Library presents themed crafts for up-and-coming witches and wizards in the colorful tent city on Vernon Street.

at Vernon Street Exotic Animals:
11am - 5pm - Barker Farms returns to delight, educate, and inspire through interactions with some uncommon creatures from around the world.

at The Johnson's Magical Marvels
10am - 7pm - Broom Making Demonstrations

atHeritage Square
Learn about local wizard heritage with ongoing demonstrations in Blacksmithing, Broom making, Chainsaw Carving, Open Fire Kettles, and Apple Cider.

at 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.

November 12, 2023

There's so much going on, we've broken them down by area within the festival grounds.

at The Ironton Prophet:
10:00am- 4:00pm: Actor Meet and Greets (lunch break from 12pm-1pm and see schedule for celebrity guest Q and 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 and A)

at Ro-Na Auditorium:
11:00am: Defend Yourself: Wand Dueling 102

12:00pm: Care of Creepy Creatures with DES Coveries Education  and  Entertainment

1:00pm: Chris Rankin and Josh Herdman - Discussion and Q and A

2:00pm: Defend Yourself: Wand Dueling 102

3:00pm: Care of Creepy Creatures with DES Coveries Education  and  Entertainment

at The Wizardry Government City Building
10am - 4pm - The Cosplayery

10am - 4pm - LEGO Experience/Exhibit by the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana LEGO Users Group

at The Ironton Wizardry Academy - Headmistress Professor Pinx
11:00 Potions: Wolfsbane, Dittany, Moonseed  and  more with Professor Sidney S.

12:00 Divination: Reading the Elder Futhark Runes with Professor Selina T.

12:30 Wizard Artifacts: Bits and bobs from the world of wizardry with Professor Margaret McClanahan

1:15 DADA: Defending ourselves against dark witches and wizards with Professor Rhombus Vice Rhonmbus

2:15 Potions: Wolfsbane, Dittany, Moonseed  and  more with Professor Sidney S.

3:15 Divination: Reading the Elder Futhark Runes with Professor Selina T.

atThe 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 the rest?! 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.

at TWO BEATERS PUB TRIVIA
11:00am: Game 9

1:00pm: Game 10

3:00pm: Game 11

at UPSTAIRS INN TRIVIA (Accessible only via a staircase)
11:00am: Game 12

1:00pm: Game 13

3:00pm: Game 14

at BeHope (next to Ro-Na Theater):
1pm - Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show

3pm - Mockery Max Wizard Wrock Show

at Riddle Rooms (escape rooms)
10am - 4pm - Our escape rooms return this year in an all-new location with an additional brand-new Riddle Room. 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 your time slot as soon as you arrive because these rooms fill up fast.

at Vernon Street Kid's Craft Tent:
10am - 4pm - Briggs Library presents themed crafts for up-and-coming witches and wizards in the colorful tent city on Vernon Street.

at Vernon Street Exotic Animals:
10am - 4pm - Barker Farms returns to delight, educate, and inspire through interactions with some uncommon creatures from around the world.

at The Johnson's Magical Marvels
10am - 4pm - Broom Making Demonstrations

atHeritage Square
Learn about local wizard heritage with ongoing demonstrations in Blacksmithing, Broom making, Woodcarving, Open Fire Kettles, and Apple Cider.

at Greenhouse
10am - 4pm - A must-see Greenhouse vendor is just next door in the greenhouse 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.

Date:
November 11-12, 2023

Hours:
November 11th, 2023: Festival 10am - 7pm
November 12th, 2023: Festival 10am - 4pm

Location:
Ro-Na theater, 312 South 3rd Street
Ironton, OH 45638

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