2021 Schedule
Wizard Way of the Ozarks 2021
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville Town Center
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville Town Center
Due to having to postpone this event from 2020 to 2021 because of COVID-19, the schedule may change before the event occurs. We will update this page as we need to reflect that. Thanks for your understanding!
Saturday
Panel Room
10am Badger Common Room
11am Lion Common Room
12pm Eagle Common Room
1pm Snake Common Room
House Common Room times are for you and other folks in your house that wear proudly their colors, house-curious folks, or whomever the prefects let in to join in on facilitated discussions and make new friends!
2pm Fandom / Fantasy and Mental Health Panel - What are the effects of eleven years of severe neglect at the hands of your foster home? How could the death of your parents make you into the person you are? We explore these topics reflected in our favorite stories and much more during this panel. Our esteemed panelists are: Hayley Day, a Master in Clinical Mental Health, she is trained as a play therapist and EMDR. Brenden Jones, a Master of Clinical Mental Health. Brenden works with adults in drug counseling and outpatient therapy. Stephanie Shaw, a Master of social work. Stephanie’s focus is in advanced direct practice and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
3:15pm Books vs Movies Discussion Panel - “The books are better” “No! The movies are better”. How often have we heard these arguments? Where do you fall in this debate? Our panelists have an in-depth working knowledge of both. Our esteemed panelists are: Nathalie deFelice, the Children’s Librarian at Springdale Public Library. Nathalie writes for the Nerd Daily, reviewing books for them. Sarah Loch, who has a masters degreeand is the Young Adult Librarian, also at Springdale Public Library. Sarah is an author who believes strongly in a good story. Laura Eppes, who holds degree in journalism from Arkansas Tech. She has written for the Courier and was a radio jock for 102.3 and 100.9 out of Russellville.
4:15pm Cosplaying Is for Everyone Panel - Have you ever wanted to know what goes into making such great outfits? How those outfits can lead to an extremely fun and enjoyable career? HOW ANYONE CAN DO IT?! Come join the fun as we discuss cosplaying from some very talented people. Our esteemed panelists are: Faebri, who will be gender bending Newt Scamander this year. Faebri debuted at her first convention two years ago at the very first Wizard Way of the Ozarks as Luna Lovegood. Since then she has participated in other conventions, including winning a judges choice award. Surah Inferno will be making her first appearance on our panel this year. She is known for playing Luna Lovegood and her own character, Eldrina Quilberry, from the Crescent College of Magical Matriculation. Zed of Knight, too, will be making his first appearance on our panel. Zed has appeared in places such as at the Pryor, OK Convention, taking second place in the cosplay contest.
Main Stage
10:30am Potions Master, Steve Cox (Super Science NWA Demo)
12:00pm University of Arkansas Quidditch Team (with Kiddich Demo)
12:45pm Owlery, Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas Birds
2:00pm Cosplay Contest (Adults, Groups, Children)
3:15pm Wand Handling Class by Renown Wand-Maker Leonidas Humphrey
4:15pm Tri-Wizarding Trivia
Gaming Room
Themed table top board games are going on ALL DAY facilitated by our Prefects and their volunteers. All abilities and ages are welcome.
Other Funsies
9am to 11am Serrano-Torres, Slytherin Cellist Extrordinare will be lulling us with his magical playing.
Walk around magic all day by Professor Gallico
Professor Grubb is holding HERBOLOGY ROCKS CLASSES throughout both days in the great hall.
10am Badger Common Room
11am Lion Common Room
12pm Eagle Common Room
1pm Snake Common Room
House Common Room times are for you and other folks in your house that wear proudly their colors, house-curious folks, or whomever the prefects let in to join in on facilitated discussions and make new friends!
2pm Fandom / Fantasy and Mental Health Panel - What are the effects of eleven years of severe neglect at the hands of your foster home? How could the death of your parents make you into the person you are? We explore these topics reflected in our favorite stories and much more during this panel. Our esteemed panelists are: Hayley Day, a Master in Clinical Mental Health, she is trained as a play therapist and EMDR. Brenden Jones, a Master of Clinical Mental Health. Brenden works with adults in drug counseling and outpatient therapy. Stephanie Shaw, a Master of social work. Stephanie’s focus is in advanced direct practice and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
3:15pm Books vs Movies Discussion Panel - “The books are better” “No! The movies are better”. How often have we heard these arguments? Where do you fall in this debate? Our panelists have an in-depth working knowledge of both. Our esteemed panelists are: Nathalie deFelice, the Children’s Librarian at Springdale Public Library. Nathalie writes for the Nerd Daily, reviewing books for them. Sarah Loch, who has a masters degreeand is the Young Adult Librarian, also at Springdale Public Library. Sarah is an author who believes strongly in a good story. Laura Eppes, who holds degree in journalism from Arkansas Tech. She has written for the Courier and was a radio jock for 102.3 and 100.9 out of Russellville.
4:15pm Cosplaying Is for Everyone Panel - Have you ever wanted to know what goes into making such great outfits? How those outfits can lead to an extremely fun and enjoyable career? HOW ANYONE CAN DO IT?! Come join the fun as we discuss cosplaying from some very talented people. Our esteemed panelists are: Faebri, who will be gender bending Newt Scamander this year. Faebri debuted at her first convention two years ago at the very first Wizard Way of the Ozarks as Luna Lovegood. Since then she has participated in other conventions, including winning a judges choice award. Surah Inferno will be making her first appearance on our panel this year. She is known for playing Luna Lovegood and her own character, Eldrina Quilberry, from the Crescent College of Magical Matriculation. Zed of Knight, too, will be making his first appearance on our panel. Zed has appeared in places such as at the Pryor, OK Convention, taking second place in the cosplay contest.
Main Stage
10:30am Potions Master, Steve Cox (Super Science NWA Demo)
12:00pm University of Arkansas Quidditch Team (with Kiddich Demo)
12:45pm Owlery, Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas Birds
2:00pm Cosplay Contest (Adults, Groups, Children)
3:15pm Wand Handling Class by Renown Wand-Maker Leonidas Humphrey
4:15pm Tri-Wizarding Trivia
Gaming Room
Themed table top board games are going on ALL DAY facilitated by our Prefects and their volunteers. All abilities and ages are welcome.
Other Funsies
9am to 11am Serrano-Torres, Slytherin Cellist Extrordinare will be lulling us with his magical playing.
Walk around magic all day by Professor Gallico
Professor Grubb is holding HERBOLOGY ROCKS CLASSES throughout both days in the great hall.
Sunday
Panel Room
Table Top RPGs Running All Day - find a game and get lost in a world of fantasy!
Main Stage
10:30am Arts Live Performance (That Other Wizarding School T.O.W.S.)
12:00pm University of Arkansas Herpetology Department (Reptilesssss including Snakes)
1:30pm Wand Dueling Tournament (using interactive wands!)
2:45pm Owlery, Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas Birds
4:00pm Tri-Wizarding Trivia
Gaming Room
Themed table top board games are going on ALL DAY facilitated by our Prefects and their volunteers. All abilities and ages are welcome.
Other Funsies
10am to 11am Serrano-Torres, Slytherin Cellist Extrordinare will be lulling us with his magical playing.
Walk around magic all day by Professor Gallico
Professor Grubb is holding HERBOLOGY CLASSES throughout both days in the great hall.
Table Top RPGs Running All Day - find a game and get lost in a world of fantasy!
Main Stage
10:30am Arts Live Performance (That Other Wizarding School T.O.W.S.)
12:00pm University of Arkansas Herpetology Department (Reptilesssss including Snakes)
1:30pm Wand Dueling Tournament (using interactive wands!)
2:45pm Owlery, Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas Birds
4:00pm Tri-Wizarding Trivia
Gaming Room
Themed table top board games are going on ALL DAY facilitated by our Prefects and their volunteers. All abilities and ages are welcome.
Other Funsies
10am to 11am Serrano-Torres, Slytherin Cellist Extrordinare will be lulling us with his magical playing.
Walk around magic all day by Professor Gallico
Professor Grubb is holding HERBOLOGY CLASSES throughout both days in the great hall.
