| Date: | October 15, 2016 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue: | Latham Ballroom (Inn at Virginia Tech) |
| Description: |
The Sixth Annual Hokie BugFest will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Inn at Virginia Tech's Latham Ballroom. The Hokie BugFest is a free festival that celebrates the joy and excitement of entomology and appeals to every age group. It features a live Bug Zoo, a Spiders' Lair, departmental research displays, a balloon artist, exhibits from regional museums, an insect-collection contest, and eye-catching exhibits. Tony Gustin, the Bug Whisperer, will present an "Educational Super Show." This is a fun and educational event for the entire family as well as a SAFE (Supporting Autism-Friendly Environments) event. Stage 1 (at the left side of the Latham Ballroom): Note: Times may vary. • 12:00 pm: Brandon the Balloon Guy - Balloon Artist Extraordinaire, Sugary Cereal Connoisseur & Comedy Magician • 2:00 pm: Brandon the Balloon Guy - Balloon Artist Extraordinaire, Sugary Cereal Connoisseur & Comedy Magician • 4:00 pm: Brandon the Balloon Guy - Balloon Artist Extraordinaire, Sugary Cereal Connoisseur & Comedy Magician • Bug Bingo with Rick Fell & Wayne Surles - Stars of "stump the old entomologists" in charge, Win a prize! (Ongoing between Balloon Guy shows) • Do the Bee Waggle - On stage dance contest! Win a Prize (Ongoing between Balloon Guy shows) Stage 2 (at the right side of the Latham Ballroom): Note: Times may vary. • 10:30-11:00 am: Alberti Flea Circus • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tony Gustin - the Bug Whisperer • 12:30-1:00 pm: Alberti Flea Circus • 1:00-2:00 pm: Tony Gustin - the Bug WhispererTony Gustin - the Bug Whisperer • 2:00-2:30 pm: Virginia 4-H Insect Collection Contestant Awards • 3:00-3:30 pm: Alberti Flea Circus • 3:30-4:30 pm: Tony Gustin - the Bug Whisperer The Inn is on the edge of the Virginia Tech campus off Price’s Fork Road, close to the 460 Bypass and near downtown Blacksburg, VA. Plenty of parking will be available. For more details and a schedule of events, go to http://www.hokiebugfest.org or https://www.facebook.com/hokiebugfest or call 540-231-6543 or contact Mike Weaver at mweaver@vt.edu. |