Sessions subject to change.
Are you speaking at PorcFest? Come and learn about the events protocol, how to use our equipment and how to use a microphone. Even if you have spoken publicly previously you are encouraged to come and see how we do it so your event runs smoothly.
If you volunteered for;
This short session will cover what your responsibilities will be during your shifts, how to use our equipment and give you an opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
PorcFest was one of the first events in the world to accept Bitcoin and many of our vendors have embraced the technology as a quick & easy way to deal with transactions the week of PorcFest. If you have never used Bitcoin before or would like a primer on the technology this session is for you, it covers the basics of using Bitcoin, why Bitcoin is important and what to expect from our Bitcoin experience at PorcFest.
Come join us for some team trivia! Join into teams of up to 4 people or play on your own, answer some questions and win stuff! If you don't know anyone and want to team up with others come anyway and we will find you a team.
Prizes for the winners of each round!
Are you speaking at PorcFest? Come and learn about the events protocol, how to use our equipment and how to use a microphone. Even if you have spoken publicly previously you are encouraged to come and see how we do it so your event runs smoothly.
If you volunteered for;
This short session will cover what your responsibilities will be during your shifts, how to use our equipment and give you an opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
There is little else that is more effective then communicating the ideas of liberty then large scale liberty events be they conferences, festivals or something else; people learn a great deal of information very quickly and also get to meet with libertarians to discuss the ideas they hear about.
The FSP currently organizes two liberty events in NH a year and participants organize various smaller events around the state, from Keenevention through to Seacoast Freedom Expo, but wouldn’t it be great if we could have one a month organized by movers and locals?
This session will cover the logistics of organizing events, common problems you will encounter when organizing down to hard data such as costs, effective marketing and various other topics that will help you execute a successful liberty event large or small.
We will also cover support the FSP participants can offer to events via the teams we have in place for our events from A/V support, equipment rental, marketing and other logistical support.
A different "partner dance" step will be taught at 3pm in The Arcade each full day of PorcFest XI, culminating in a social dance on Saturday afternoon in which each of the steps can be used.
Merengue is a simple Latin dance that anyone can do. As such, it is a great dance for social mixing. In this class, all the leaders will end up dancing with all the followers. Once the basic "step" is learned, which takes about 40 seconds, one can add in arm movements from most any other dance, for endless variety.
Let's face it, we're all here together at PorcFest because somewhere deep down in each one of us there is an ultimately optimistic compulsion to embrace the full weight of the challenges that lie in the great contest of pursuing "liberty in our lifetime." It's hardly a smooth process. To many folks, the idea of a society imbued with Complete Liberty is downright morbid, if not impossible. We have to actively demonstrate that living by the first principles is not an ugly, untenable proposition, rather it actually works by putting the advantages of choice and nonviolence on full display. We can make the obviously preferable, mutually beneficial results of true freedom easily self-apparent, but not until vast improvements to how we communicate are made. This presentation will explore how we can make communicating the ideas of individual liberty effortless and contagiously appealing by modeling win-win strategies for our social interactions, transactions, and conflicts using the methodology of Nonviolent Communication. Following the presentation will be an interactive workshop providing audience members with a chance to experience applying NVC to the familiar challenges inherent to practicing the NAP and Self-Interest consistently in a still-Statist society.
If you volunteered for;
This short session will cover what your responsibilities will be during your shifts, how to use our equipment and give you an opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
A different "partner dance" step will be taught at 3pm in The Arcade each full day of PorcFest XI, culminating in a social dance on Saturday afternoon in which each of the steps can be used.
There are innumerable ballroom dance steps, including waltz, quickstep, cha-cha, samba, etc. Tony will teach one or more, depending on the desires of those who come to the class.
First Annual PorcFest Brunch Fest: Wednesday, June 25th, 10:30AM, in the Pavilion. CONTESTANTS: FREE to enter, but you must register in advance. You supply your entry dish, we supply the rest. You can prepare your dish either in the pavilion, or at your site then bring it to the pavilion. Arrive at the Pavilion as far in advance of the start time as you will need for preparation and set up of your dish. If using a camp stove, you must have a heat proof stand for it. Let us know if you need electricity, so we can be sure to have the right number of outlets set up. The kitchen area of the Pavilion will not be available for use. This competition is focused on dishes that do NOT fit into the One Pot Cook Off. Snacks and desserts are encouraged, but just about anything goes. Drinks can also compete, but please include a non-alcohol version for non-drinkers. Got a great dish that doesn’t fit in with the Cook Off? This is your event to win! Think you can win this AND the Cook Off? Go for it! Enter BOTH! Prizes will be in the form of alt-currencies, not FRNs. (Bribery of the judiciary is encouraged!)
The main goal of this event is FUN & eating up some good tasting food. It is intended to compliment, not compete-with, the main One Pot CookOff.
DINERS/JUDGES: Check in at 10:30 in the Pavilion. You will receive a score card to rate the entries on a score of 1-10. You will be judging taste, appearance, showmanship, bribes, etc.; whatever you think is best and most important. Your $9 entry will allow you to sample many dishes, treats, and drinks.
To sign up as a contestant or to purchase diner/judge tickets, see the PorcFest registration page. If you have questions, post 'em at https://www.facebook.com/events/663411290386777/
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you volunteered for;
This short session will cover what your responsibilities will be during your shifts, how to use our equipment and give you an opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
Humans vs. Zombies is a game of tag. All players begin as humans, and three may volunteer to be the zombies. It is not required, but it is recommended that at least one adult is to be a zombie so there can be a contrast between the age groups. If three people do not volunteer, three people will be selected to be the zombies.
The Objective
Equipment
Safety Rules
We all want to have fun while playing HvZ, so it is always good that nobody gets hurt while playing. Here are some of the rules to help keep injuries to a minimum.
Safe Zones
There are some places where humans and/or zombies can rest. These are counted as “safe zones”, as they are areas where the game is not in effect. Tagging someone in these areas are not counted as turns/stuns. Players within these zones cannot ‘camp’ in a manner of speaking. Players can stay in these zones for 15-30 minutes at maximum. Zombies/humans are not to crowd these areas in wait of someone coming out. Be mindful of your peers.
Human Rules
The survivor team comprised of those who are to brave the apocalypse. Human players can be determined by the headband around their arm or leg.
Zombie Rules
The undead horde comprised of the unlucky souls who were infected from the start. Zombies can be determined by the headband around their head.
Miscellaneous Rules
We hope you have fun…and happy hunting.
A different "partner dance" step will be taught at 3pm in The Arcade each full day of PorcFest XI, culminating in a social dance on Saturday afternoon in which each of the steps can be used.
Salsa is a syncopated Latin step that is now widely danced throughout the U.S. With his long years of salsa experience, Steve will transmit the excitement of this smooth and steamy step to you.
With the imposition of Common Core throughout the country and the continuing fall of learner achievement in the US compared to international peers it has become more important than ever to consider what parents can do at home to ensure their children receive a high quality education. Anyone can Home School with the right resources and even if you send your children to a traditional school how you shape learning opportunities at home will profoundly impact how your children perform at school.
This session covers the basics of getting started with homeschooling and engaging learners so your work does improve your child’s academic performance through to developing curricula and assessing performance.
Join us for three decades of Goth music; Industrial & EBM.
Everyone is encouraged to dress for the occasion, cobwebs not provided.
Before you come to the “Beekeeping Basics: An Introduction to Beekeeping” class on Friday at 9:30AM in the Pavilion, come see the movie “Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?”. This movie is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from Taggart Siegel. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature. http://www.queenofthesun.com/
Please also join us Friday night at 9:00PM in Kids Hall for a screening of the movie “More Than Honey”.
If you volunteered for;
This short session will cover what your responsibilities will be during your shifts, how to use our equipment and give you an opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
Humans vs. Zombies is a game of tag. All players begin as humans, and three may volunteer to be the zombies. It is not required, but it is recommended that at least one adult is to be a zombie so there can be a contrast between the age groups. If three people do not volunteer, three people will be selected to be the zombies.
The Objective
Equipment
Safety Rules
We all want to have fun while playing HvZ, so it is always good that nobody gets hurt while playing. Here are some of the rules to help keep injuries to a minimum.
Safe Zones
There are some places where humans and/or zombies can rest. These are counted as “safe zones”, as they are areas where the game is not in effect. Tagging someone in these areas are not counted as turns/stuns. Players within these zones cannot ‘camp’ in a manner of speaking. Players can stay in these zones for 15-30 minutes at maximum. Zombies/humans are not to crowd these areas in wait of someone coming out. Be mindful of your peers.
Human Rules
The survivor team comprised of those who are to brave the apocalypse. Human players can be determined by the headband around their arm or leg.
Zombie Rules
The undead horde comprised of the unlucky souls who were infected from the start. Zombies can be determined by the headband around their head.
Miscellaneous Rules
We hope you have fun…and happy hunting.
A different "partner dance" step will be taught at 3pm in The Arcade each full day of PorcFest XI, culminating in a social dance on Saturday afternoon in which each of the steps can be used.
"Swing" is the quintessential American dance step. Tarrin's well-attended and successful swing lesson and dance of last year will be repeated this year for all the jitterbugs and would-be jitterbugs among you.
The Auld Locals are one of Boston's most popular Irish folk bands, also playing festivals all over New England and touring Ireland. Now they are brining their music, with it's wisdom gleaned from the Irish struggle for freedom, to the liberty movement. After all, folk music is the music of the people!
With lead singer Cormac Marnell on tin whistle and banjo and Brian Mooney on guitar, watch The Auld Locals show how history is always relevant. They will spin tales and play songs about the police state, unemployment, the money manipulators, rebels, sacrifices for freedom, the innate yearning for sovereignty, and much more.
There's also some good tunes in there about love and life and ... drinking! So feel free to do as the Irish do and dance, sing and clap along! Enjoyment is mandatory and unavoidable!
8th Annual PorcFest One Pot Cook-Off, hosted by the Liberty Ladies of NH. It's a culinary scavenger hunt, friendly but fierce cooking competition and one of PorcFest's most delicious and longest running events.
Ticket holders, this is a rain or shine event! Check-in is 5pm and ballot return is before 7pm SHARP, both at the Upper Picnic Tent. You'll travel the grounds, seeking out cook-off entries. Mingle, eat, judge and have fun! Ticket also includes salad and bread. Drinks available for sale. 5 and under eat free.
Limited tickets still available! Find Edi Swearingen or get tickets at event check-in, $10 CASH (USD) only.
Are you speaking at PorcFest? Come and learn about the events protocol, how to use our equipment and how to use a microphone. Even if you have spoken publicly previously you are encouraged to come and see how we do it so your event runs smoothly.
If you volunteered for;
This short session will cover what your responsibilities will be during your shifts, how to use our equipment and give you an opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
This is a craft beer event open to Free State Brewers. Last year the Beergasm was a huge success, this year we expect an even BIGGER Beergasm!
If you are not a home brewer please bring an interesting craft brew or two to share with the group.
Please note: For the first 60 minutes of this event you will only have access to the event if you have brought beer to share.
Humans vs. Zombies is a game of tag. All players begin as humans, and three may volunteer to be the zombies. It is not required, but it is recommended that at least one adult is to be a zombie so there can be a contrast between the age groups. If three people do not volunteer, three people will be selected to be the zombies.
The Objective
Equipment
Safety Rules
We all want to have fun while playing HvZ, so it is always good that nobody gets hurt while playing. Here are some of the rules to help keep injuries to a minimum.
Safe Zones
There are some places where humans and/or zombies can rest. These are counted as “safe zones”, as they are areas where the game is not in effect. Tagging someone in these areas are not counted as turns/stuns. Players within these zones cannot ‘camp’ in a manner of speaking. Players can stay in these zones for 15-30 minutes at maximum. Zombies/humans are not to crowd these areas in wait of someone coming out. Be mindful of your peers.
Human Rules
The survivor team comprised of those who are to brave the apocalypse. Human players can be determined by the headband around their arm or leg.
Zombie Rules
The undead horde comprised of the unlucky souls who were infected from the start. Zombies can be determined by the headband around their head.
Miscellaneous Rules
We hope you have fun…and happy hunting.
A different "partner dance" step will be taught at 3pm in The Arcade each full day of PorcFest XI, culminating in a social dance on Saturday afternoon in which each of the steps can be used.
Whether you want to learn to dance, are an old smoothie on the dance floor, or despair of ever learning "the steps," this class can benefit you. There is a quick, easy, painless way to learn to dance without steps! Call it "Speed Dancing."
Jody will show you how to lead a partner -- to different types of music -- without either one of you needing to know any particular step! You will also learn how to follow a leader who is speed dancing. The outcome will be smooth and easy fun for all.
Humans vs. Zombies is a game of tag. All players begin as humans, and three may volunteer to be the zombies. It is not required, but it is recommended that at least one adult is to be a zombie so there can be a contrast between the age groups. If three people do not volunteer, three people will be selected to be the zombies.
The Objective
Equipment
Safety Rules
We all want to have fun while playing HvZ, so it is always good that nobody gets hurt while playing. Here are some of the rules to help keep injuries to a minimum.
Safe Zones
There are some places where humans and/or zombies can rest. These are counted as “safe zones”, as they are areas where the game is not in effect. Tagging someone in these areas are not counted as turns/stuns. Players within these zones cannot ‘camp’ in a manner of speaking. Players can stay in these zones for 15-30 minutes at maximum. Zombies/humans are not to crowd these areas in wait of someone coming out. Be mindful of your peers.
Human Rules
The survivor team comprised of those who are to brave the apocalypse. Human players can be determined by the headband around their arm or leg.
Zombie Rules
The undead horde comprised of the unlucky souls who were infected from the start. Zombies can be determined by the headband around their head.
Miscellaneous Rules
We hope you have fun…and happy hunting.
We are starting a new tradition at Porcfest this year, the family group picture. If you have children with you at PF, grown or otherwise, bring them show the FSP is full of families!
A different "partner dance" step will be taught at 3pm in The Arcade each full day of PorcFest XI, culminating in this dance, in which each of the steps will be used.
This dance is "social" because it is partner dancing and everyone will have the chance to mix around and socialize on the dance floor. It will open it with a 1/2-hour waltz lesson by Jody. A variety of music will be played, such as waltz, swing, and Latin . . . including a few pieces during which dancers will be encouraged to switch partners during the number for extra fun, challenge, and hilarity. Don't be intimidated! Some of the steps can be danced by anyone who can walk. Y'all come!
Returning for its second year is PorcFest’s primetime game show which features a format inspired by TV’s Family Feud. Join MC Bob Murphy and teams of liberty “families” as they compete for Porcupine glory.
Does your religion have pie?
