{Updated 6/16/21}
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Doggy Morning Meetup on the Field
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When: Thu, 8:00A _(60m)
Belgian Tervuren: Ron Paw, Six month old Ron Paw, while new to the Free State, is the Chef du Jeu of PF 2021, along with his 3 year old cockapoo companion, Queen Janey.
For Whom: Four legged. Tail (cropped acceptable) but wagging. Ears pointy or floppy. Friendly. Greeting. Responsible owners only!
Description: A classic of PF. Come to police the field while your dog meets his friends. Please have your dog under control, and pick up any poop immediately. Help clear the field of bottles, etc that the less-than-responsible may have left last night.
Where: FLD: Field, Field
Note: Doggy Meetup is daily 8A and 5P.
You are always responsible for your dog. Please have plenty of poop bags. Please remind less responsible owners, and pick up for them should shame not work.
Joyful All Levels Yoga
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When: Thu, 9:00A _(60m)
Teacher: Bonnie Nestadt, 200HR RYT
Teacher: Rebecca, 200HR RYT
For Whom: This practice is for anyone who hopes to link their breath to movement in an uplifting and joyous way. Beginners welcome.
Description: Join us for this joyful yoga practice as a fun and invigorating start to your day! This practice will be filled with movement, breathwork, and laughter. Bring water, a mat, and any props you like in your practice. This class is suitable for all levels, beginners are welcome.
Where: FLD: Field, Field
Market Planning for kids
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When: Thu, 9:00A _(60m)
Organizer: Stephanie Buzzell
For Whom: Children interested in vending at the kids’ market
Description: Inspiration from chickapig and entrepreneurs who have followed their dreams.
. . . Come learn all about having a successful kids’ market. A space for children to hear stories about vending, learn about free market and get creative.
. . . Reserve your child’s spot in the market. Join the kids’ corner chat to plan ahead of time, bringing ideas and products from home. Didn’t plan ahead? That’s ok! All kids are welcome. Come make some crafts, games, paper weights and more to sell. Get creative and join other children as we plan for what may just be the best market of PorcFest!
. . . (Missed the market prep? Sign up for the market anytime from 9am-1pm) {More}
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Infant and Toddler Morning Meet
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When: Thu, 9:00A _(60m)
: Elizabeth
For Whom: Parents and kids
Description: Rise and Shine!
Come hang out with other parents and young kids to start your day. Chalk, bubbles, toys and fun.
Coffee, morning hair, PJs?, and toddlers in tow – Come as you are! All are welcome.
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Life is Good; AA at Porc Fest
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When: Thu, 9:00A _(60m)
Organizer: Mark Hansen, Organizer: Mark Hansen, Mark has been sober for over 6 years. He realized that alcohol was becoming a problem in his life, and didn’t want to be remembered as being an alcoholic. He didn’t want his children to remember him that way, and he didn’t want to die from it. As a former park ranger and current security officer at a hospital, he has seen his fair share of what alcohol addiction can do to a person. He has witnessed people going through detox. He has seen the physical and psychological effects of it, and he has seen people die from alcoholism and drug overdose. He didn’t want that inanimate object (alcohol) to win over his life, so he decided to be a warrior and a soldier to defeat it. Be a warrior. Life is Good!
For Whom:
For Whom: For anybody who is sober or trying to stay sober during the week, and for anybody who might be having a difficult time with substances and trying to stop. Is alcohol or other substances becoming overwhelming, consuming, or taking over your life? Habits can become addictions for some people, and when it becomes a problem, it may be time to stop. When your body gets used to having foreign substances in it every day (such as alcohol), it may be physiologically very difficult to stop or change the habit/addiction. I’ve found it more helpful to talk with others who have actually gone through it, than to talk with counselors who haven’t. —Mark
Description:
Description: A morning group for those who will not be drinking and/or participating in extracurricular substances who would like to have a coffee, chat, or support and encourage each other to stay sober. {More}
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Note: Daily meetup Tues thru Sat offering coffee and support from 9 to 10 AM. Life Is Good.
Volunteer Meeting
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When: Thu, 9:15A _(15m)
Chef de Village: Dennis Pratt, Grateful for the libertarians who invest their labor into liberty.
For Whom: PorcFest volunteers for that day — Facilities, Fr33 Aid, Rangers, Registration, Pavillion, Anthem, PorcInfo, Volunteer Coordinator, Vendor Coordinator
Description: Short meeting for volunteers who want to connect up, before Registration opens, to get the lay of the land for the day and to support one another in putting together the most awesome Porcupine Freedom Festival ever. Meet with department heads afterwards, if necessary.
. . . This meeting is optional, but it is only for, and to honor, that day’s volunteers. (Note: Department heads may call a meeting afterwards if they have something big to go over.)
. . . Department heads please arrive at 9A if you have something to report.
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Note: Every morning, before the festival starts back up, we’ll meet to get ready for another great day of liberty.
Registration Opens
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When: Thu, 9:30A (510m)
Co-Organizer: Regan Pennington Elliott
For Whom: Everyone who purchased a ticket to PorcFest
Description: This is where it all begins. Smiling faces will greet you. Register and Enter the best PorcFest ever!
Where: Reg: Registration, Field
Free Health Care!
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Jason Edson {Website}, Jason spent nearly two decades in emergency medicine, starting as a volunteer firefighter, becoming a paramedic, and eventually supervising ambulance services in three states. In that time, he worked towards creating regulatory reforms for ambulance providers, strove to improve patient care, and received several awards for extraordinary efforts in the saving of a human life. As a Captain on his local Fire Department Jason ran the training department for a decade.
Since transitioning to his current role, Jason has spent the past few years travelling the country talking about Healthcare, how human beings are capable of amazing things, and other eclectic topics. He spends most of him time talking about how improving access to healthcare is the most important thing we can do for reform right now, how a one size fits all approach to healthcare reform won’t work, and what policy reforms we can make today to help people take control of their own healthcare. Having worked in both urban and rural environments, Jason’s background and experiences have given him a unique insight on the healthcare system and what we can do to fix it.
Jason is still a paramedic, volunteering on his hometown ambulance while living in Western Massachusetts with his wife and three boys. In addition to his speaking and paramedic work, he brews his own craft beer, is a member of the local county agricultural society, and is a youth hockey coach.
Links to online bios:
https://www.matchmaker.fm/podcast-guest/jason-edson-e453b1
For Whom: If you suspect there’s a better way to provide health care than simply increasing government control; if your friends always dismiss you because of course only government can provide safe affordable health care.
. . . If you refuse to believe in the false choice of government takeover vs status quo, this talk is for you.
Description: The health care industry is regularly held up as a failure of the free market and an argument for a government takeover, but the truth is just the opposite!
. . . It’s the clear failure of government intervention preventing a market from serving customers better. Almost every problem we experience in the health care industry is due to government; and the only real solution is removing government from health care.
. . . We’ll look over some of the problems attributed to market failure in health care, demonstrate how these are actually caused by government, and explain how a free market would untangle these bureaucratic and crony messes naturally and spontaneously.
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Markets Really Do Work! {Econ 101}
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Antony Sammeroff, Known for Antony Sammeroff Week on the Tom Woods show and his Soho Forum debate, hosted by Gene Epstein, Antony puts the FUN in market fundamentalism, and is writing a book called Why Markets Work for newbies on this subject. Come along, you’re the guinea pigs to bounce his new theories off of. Antony co-hosts the Scottish Liberty Podcast. His previous book, Universal Basic Income – For and Against, sold literally DOZENS of copies.
For Whom: If you question whether markets work, or why they do work, this is an excellent overview of the market function and why libertarians rely on it rather than on government violence.
Description: Is there really any reason to believe that markets will ALWAYS offer better services than government, I mean ALWAYS??? Surely that is just a religious belief! There must be at least SOME circumstances in which governments are a better tool for the job!,
. . . In this presentation we will explore the incentive structures built into the fabric of the universe which make the market an imperfect system which is constantly self-correcting and contrast that with the incentives that lead government to unfixable errors.
. . . For those who love reason and the elegance of economics, this illuminating presentation is a MUST!
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: This is part of the Economics in the Morning (101) series, taking place at 10AM in the Anthem Theater each day,, designed to explain major economic constructs to the liberty-curious.
Investing in Real Estate
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(60m)
Panelist: Constance Spencer, Constance is an Associate Broker at Porcupine Real Estate, the premier real estate agency for the liberty community in New Hampshire. In addition to helping numerous liberty lovers buy and sell homes, Constance has personal experience in owning older homes and investment properties, and a passion for history and architecture.
Panelist: Brittany Ping,
For Whom: Potential Real Estate Investors
Description: Is real estate in New Hampshire a good investment? If so, what are the best places, and what are the most important things to consider? This panel will address those questions and anything else you might want to know. Our experienced panelists will welcome your questions on finding the right property, choosing the best financing options, and more. {More}
Where: Home: Your Home, Field
Kids: Hooping & Juggling
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When: Thu, 10:00A (120m)
Leader: Suzanna Crowner, Long-time hooper
Leader: Dan Krol, Juggler extraordinaire
For Whom: Kids of all ages
Description: Learn how to hoop and juggle with some pros!
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Newbie Shoot at Porcfest
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When: Thu, 10:00A (180m)
Organizer: Josh Holmes {Pic}, Josh Holmes is a shooting and safety instructor with decades of experience teaching Boy Scouts, in the Army and running several of the Newbie Shoots at past festivals.
For Whom: This event is for kids, parents, and visitors from Communist states that haven’t had the chance to shoot a gun before. We will be shooting .22 caliber firearms with targets at close range to teach safety, etiquette and marksmanship.
Description: The Newbie Shoot at Porcfest is fun and safe way for people who haven’t had the opportunity to shoot a gun to do so in a safe, fun environment. We will be shooting .22 caliber firearms with targets at close range to teach firearms safety, etiquette and marksmanship.
. . . Participants MUST ATTEND this included Firearms Etiquette class. At the end of that class we will explain how the shoot will be run and organize a carpool to the range. Safety equipment will be provided.
. . . Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
. . . Hosted by: Joshua Holmes, Tony Lekas, and Chris Shepard
Where: FLD: Field, Field
PorcTank Audition
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(30m)
Facilitator: Dennis Pratt {Website} {Pic}, Dennis interfaced MIT Sloan with the MIT Enterprise Forum, preparing entrepreneurs’ business plans to be presented to VCs. 35 years later, he’s your Chef de Village of PorcFest 2021 and interfacing liberty entrepreneurs presenting to liberty VCs.
For Whom: Liberty activists; liberty entrepreneurs; liberty visionaries; liberty creator
Description: Bring your 3 minute elevator pitch for your liberty activism idea and you may get on PorcTank, which is Friday 6-8 in the Pavillion, and win thousands of dollars to support your liberty activism. Judging criteria include: Liberty Impact; Implementation; Sustainability; Free State Relevancy; Presentation. There will be multiple winners. The winners need not be high on all criteria. This audition will help advise you how to present. {More}
Where: UpT: Upper Picnic, Porcupine Isle, Rgt
Note: You must audition 10:00 Wed, Thur, or Fri to be considered for a slot. Preference will be given to earlier auditioners Give your 3 min elevator pitch, and get feedback for how to
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Communicating Liberty: A Dad’s Experiences
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(60m)
Speaker: DL Cummings, DL is the current Chair in Jacksonville, Florida. By day he writes code while wrangling his two year old in; by night he works on his podcast, enjoys cooking, reading, and wine. Rather than long walks on the beach he enjoys long rides on his bicycle, preferably in mountainous areas.
For Whom: Those seeking to level up on how they communicate liberty to their non-libertarian friends and family
Description: Communicating Liberty: A Dad’s Experiences & Observations-
DL rethinks how we engage others with the message of liberty. He draws insight from observations of his own childhood, being a parent himself and hundreds of interactions with people from all over the world. Not content with mere observation, and ever the avid reader, he also interwines lessons from books on psychology, hostage negotiation, poker and more. {More}
Where: Hive: Anie’s Hive, L165 Jefferson Isle, Lwr-Hill
Goodbye Germ Theory, Goodbye Fear!
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Dr. Marizelle Arce {Website}, Dr. Marizelle Arce is a Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Herbalist who graduated from the University of Bridgeport Naturopathic Medical College. She has been in practice for over 12 years and specializes in Anthropological and Ancestral Medicine.
. . . Dr. Arce’s research and studies utilize the works of countless doctors, including Drs. Weston Price, Gunther Enderlein, Benedict Lust and Royal Lee, and she has studied the history of food extensively.
. . . After Dr. Arce’s degree in Naturopathic Medicine, she continued her passion for studying the traditional ways of Naturopathy and became certified in Iridology, Applied Kinesiology, Live Blood Cell Analysis and Physiotherapeutic Training.
. . . She is the current chapter leader in Westchester,NY for the Weston A. Price Foundation and advocates for a more natural way of living and returning to simpler ways.
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For Whom: People who interested in health, people wanting to take back their medical freedom, people tired of the antiquated medical paradigm of control, and people who want truth about their bodies, please join Dr. Marizelle Arce for this highly relevant lecture.
Description: Bacteria, fungus (and supposed viruses) are everywhere, yet everyone does not “catch” them. Learn how the “Germ Theory” falls short of even being a “theory” and has invalid explanations of disease and health. The FEAR of contamination and contagion – the false sense of disease and health- is what has hindered the growth and freedom of humanity in the last 200 years. The “Terrain Theory” on the other hand, can explain the inexplicable along with providing a concrete understanding of how the body works SYNERGESTICALLY with the world around it – giving each and everyone us the freedom from control from medical tyranny.
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Bitcoin and Cup of Joe
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(60m)
Facilitator: Joe Saz {Website}, Joe Saz is the CEO of Embily USA
For Whom: Bitcoin and Coffee enthusiasts
Description: Have your morning Joe with Joe Saz while discussing Bitcoin {More}
Where: BTC: Bitcoin Hub by Embily, L35 Crypto Isle, Lwr-Hill
Clothing-Optional Yoga
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(60m)
Leader: Stephen S., Stephen has been a student of yoga for over 10 years and received a teaching certificate in 2019. His classes encourage introspection and ease of mind.
For Whom: Judgement free practice for all skill levels, body types, etc. Kids must be accompanied by parent. Props such as blocks and bolsters or blankets are welcome.
Description: Yoga Teacher Stephen S. leads a liberating yoga practice
Where: BODY: Body Freedom Village, L183 Kindness Isle, Mid-Hill
Chakra guided meditation
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(60m)
Leader: Chloe Sowers
For Whom: Those interested in meditation
Description: 10am Chakra Guided Meditation by Chloe Sowers at site #62 Energy Healings $10/hr
Couples/Marriage Energy Balancing $10/hr/person
Where: N2O: Spiritual Tent, L62 Exchange Isle, Mid-Hill
Intro to Political Button Making 101
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When: Thu, 10:00A _(30m)
Facilitator: Christopher J Nass, Three years of Madison ;farmers market experience
For Whom: Leaders of groups, individuals who want to control the message, fundraisers
Description: Using your common inkjet printer, create political buttons using USAButtons The Machine 250. Participants will have a chance for hands on experience assembling buttons.; {More}
Where: RR: Revival Ranch, home of The Free Ranger, L1 Anarchy Isle, Mid-Hill
Zine MakerSpace
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When: Thu, 10:30A (120m)
Organizer: Clay Fenix {Website}, Editor-in-Chief of On the Edge Zine
For Whom: Aspiring to Well-Seasoned Zine Makers of all ages! Those interested in small-circulation and independent/underground publications.
Description: Meet up at The Edge for a Zine makerspace, swap, and co-creation. . . the goal is to collaborate on a zine for circulation on Sunday at PF.
. . . Bring your ideas, published zines, and zine-making supplies if you choose. Let’s make a zine! {More}
Where: Edge: The Edge, MH1, Porcupine Isle, Up
Lockdowns: Their Costs and Future Impact
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(60m)
Moderator: Phil Magness {Website}, Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, (PhD and MPP from George Mason), focusing on US economic history, the economics of slavery and racial discrimination, the history of taxation, and measurements of economic inequality over time
. . . Peter taught public policy, economics, and international trade at American University, George Mason, and others.
Panelist: Pete Earle, {Website} Focus on financial markets, cryptocurrencies, monetary policy-related issues, the economics of games, and problems in economic measurement.
. . . Prior to AIER Pete was a trader and analyst at a number of securities firms and hedge funds in New York, as well as running a gaming and cryptocurrency consultancy.
Panelist: Ryan Yonk , {Website} Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. PhD (Georgia State University). Ryan explores how policy can be better crafted to achieve greater individual autonomy and prosperity
. . . His books include Green V. Green, Nature Unbound: Bureaucracy vs. the Environment, The Reality of American Energy, and Politics and Quality of Life: The Role of Well-Being in Political Outcomes.
For Whom: Concerned about the short-term and especially long-term impacts on our wealth
Description: Lockdowns were not only a violation of our liberty, but a detriment to our economy. Larger businesses with political power and massive wealth survived while small businesses shuttered, representing a massive transfer of wealth from Main Street to Wall Street and government agencies.
. . . How did the lockdowns change the course of economic history? Explore the long-term consequences of COVID-19 lockdowns with AIER’s Phil Magness, Pete Earle, and Ryan Yonk. {More}
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
“Live & Let Live” v. “Submit or Die” {Liberty 101}
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Dennis Pratt {Website} {Pic}, Dennis was the #1 writer on libertarian topics, writing primarily about libertarian ethics, on Quora, a competitive intellectual Q&A site, before he was deplatformed in January. He now is your Chef de Village of PorcFest XVIII.
For Whom: Those less familiar with the ethics that underpin libertarianism, and would like to understand why libertarian ethics is so critically important to humanity, if we are ever to experience peace and freedom.
Description: The heart and soul of libertarianism is ethics: universal self-ownership and a obligation to respect each other’s consent. The political policies, which everyone focuses on as libertarianism, are only the implications of these ethical principles consistently followed. Libertarianism is not full philosophy of life, but it sets a hard boundary on the minimum respect that we must have for every other human being, if we are to be considered a good person.
. . . Dennis will overview the basics of libertarian ethics and illustrate how following a very simple, necessary ethical requirement leads to a major evolution for how humans treat one another. {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: This is part of the Liberty 101 series, taking place at 11AM in the Anthem Theater each day, designed to explain major libertarian constructs to the liberty-curious.
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Property Management
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(60m)
Panelist: Brittany Ping and Panel
For Whom: Potential Investment Property Owners
Description: Thinking of owning a rental? What’s it like to manage investment property in New Hampshire? Brittany and our panelists can tell you – she and her husband own a thriving property management company in Manchester, and can give some insight on how to do it yourself and what to consider if you’d like to outsource the work.
Where: Home: Your Home, Field
SoapBox Idol Audition (#2/4)
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(30m)
Moderator: Carla Gericke, Carla has been organizing and moderating the SoapBox Idol since its inception. A passionate speaker herself, whose wowed audiences and media with her rants for freedom, she seeks to give you a platform to let your inner freedom spirit cry out!
For Whom: Anyone with a really strong belief that they can rattle out in three minutes and that they would like to share with the entire festival.
Description: The SoapBox Idol competition is the ultimate event of PorcFest. It ends our formal program on Saturday afternoon. And it’s your opportunity to share your three minute rant for freedom and against tyranny. But so great is the desire of our porcupines to cry out for freedom, that we hold auditions at which you practice your rant with Queen Quill. The Queen is looking for an assortment of rant topics and ranting porcupines to entertain and inspire us on Saturday, and she offers helpful advice. So, come share your piss and vinegar.
. . . This is your second chance to audition. Do not delay! If you have a rant, come and get on Saturday’s schedule.”
Where: UpT: Upper Picnic, Porcupine Isle, Rgt
Note: Passionately express a deep belief that you would like to leave the festival thinking about. Please arrive on time
Knitting with Karlyn Borysenko
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(60m)
Instructor: Karlyn Borysenko
For Whom: Knitting newbies or anyone wanting to remember how to knit are welcome to join this class.
Description: When she’s not out fighting “Critical Race Theory”, Karlyn can be found with her needles in hand, knitting. Bring your needles and yarn and join Karlyn for this one hour class on…you guessed it! Knitting! Make sure you chose a light colored worsted weight yarn and needles of the right size for your yarn (the yarn’s label will tell you what size needles are recommended) and spend an hour learning how to knit!
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Yoga
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(60m)
Leader: Nikki Sunshine
For Whom: Those interested in beginning Yoga
Description: 11am-12pm Yoga by Nikki Sunshine
Healing the mind, body, and spirit with yoga!
Vinyasa yoga is a series of poses and meditations guided by the breath. This class is a powerful way to release stress and increase energy! Bring comfortable clothes, water, and a mat or blanket! This is a beginner level class! Perfect for everybody and every body!
Where: NV: New Vinland Spiritual Village, L93 GaltsGulch Isle, Mid-Hill
AMA on US Foreign Policy, Trade & Veteran’s Issues
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Will Ruger {Website}, Dr. William Ruger is a foreign policy thought leader, Navy veteran, scholar, and former tenured professor with more than 20 years of experience in the education realm, including teaching courses on foreign policy, international relations, counterterrorism, and security studies.
For Whom: Why is restraint the best foreign policy? Have questions about it? Get a unique perspective from Will Ruger, an Afghanistan Veteran and leader on keeping our foreign policy and trade priorities close to home are the winning issues.
Description: Ask Me Anything with Will Ruger, former nominee for Ambassador to Afghanistan and current Vice President of Foreign Policy for Stand Together. As a leader in the foreign policy space, Will has spearheaded the effort to End Endless Wars and transform the nation’s stance on foreign policy. Coming from a military background himself, he has a unique perspective on ending foreign interventionism while maintaining a strong national defense. Join us for this AMA to learn more about a foreign policy stance of realism and restraint and how our trade policies tie in.
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
State vs. federal Citizenship; The Unknown Choice
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Christopher Gronski {Website}, Living in New Hampshire since 1987, Christopher Gronski has been studying Federal jurisdiction and tax laws for over 20 years and has been a Freedom Consultant for many Freedom minded American people from around the States and world. Christopher has successfully worked with the U.S. State Department in acquiring United States Passports for State Citizens, without them being U.S. (federal, 14th Amendment) citizens. His State Citizenship work has included the New Hampshire State Department, NH DMV and New Hampshire Superior Court. Christopher teaches Online State Citizenship Classes and Workshops.
For Whom: This Daily Talk at 11:00 am at RV Site 67 would only be interesting to those who wish to be free from a federal income tax liability and those who wish to learn how to secure their liberties by being outside the limits of federal jurisdiction.
Description: Determine if you have a federal income tax liability. Are you a state or federal citizen? Most people do not even know that they have a choice. How much could you invest in Cryptocurrency if you did not have to pay an income tax to the criminals in the District of Columbia? {More}
Where: DF: DestinationFreedom.Org, L67 Exchange Isle, Lwr-Hill
Mind Over Murder
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When: Thu, 11:00A _(60m)
Organizer: Skoti-Alain Elliott {Website} {Pic}, I’m a software developer. It’s a skill that includes analytical reasoning, information analysis, resource allocation, and the ability to isolate variables in order to properly analyze problems and devise solutions.
For Whom: Anyone who enjoys Whodunnit Mysteries and practicing Logical Reasoning skills to solve them.
Description: Whodunnit? And Can We Prove It?
. . . One of the best and most fun ways to practice logical reasoning is by solving crime stories or “Whodunnits!” Join us for a series of Whodunit Mysteries where, together, we will have a blast solving them.
. . . At the same time, we will discuss the everyday ways we connect, reject, or get caught out by life clues—all while having fun and meeting new people.
. . . Great for adults and kids alike. Recommended mentality: 12+ {More}
Where: MIND: Mind Over Murder, U35 Tax=Theft Isle, Dn
Note: 3 of 5 events (1 per day)
Debate: (Is bigotry permissible in libertarianism)
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When: Thu, 12:00P _(90m)
Moderator: Gene Epstein, Founder of the SoHo Forum, an intellectual debate series. Former senior economist for the New York Stock Exchange. Moderator of numerous debates, and participant in several
Debater (Affirmative): Kevin Tyson, Kevin Tyson is a member of the Free State Project who moved to Claremont NH at the end of 2019. He has been involved with the liberty community since 1985
Debator (Negative): Archie Flower, {Website} Archie is the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Vermont. He’s been a philosophical libertarian for decades, and joined the national LP in 2016.
Facilitator: Frank Natale, {Website} Frank is the head of Live Free and Debate series in the Free State, which brings porcupines together to participate in the SoHo Forum (The Free State is the only satellite of the SoHo Forum), to practice debates themselves, and to host Oxford style 1v1 debates in person at the SHELL.
For Whom: People who are curious how the culture wars and SJW applies to libertarianism
Description: Is libertarianism a strict adherence to self-ownership, property rights, and the NAP and nothing more, or does it include an obligation to be hyper tolerant and anti-racist and anti-bigot? Can libertarianism accept assholes in its midst as long as they don’t hurt others, or is there a code of thought that must be also adhered to?
Resolution: “Libertarians should be allies with all who promote liberty, regardless of any bigoted views they might hold.”
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Note: Make sure to bring your cell-phone, and arrive on time, so that you can participate in Oxford-style before-and-after voting. Through the Soho Forum’s special ap, you’ll vote YES, NO or UNDECIDED before the debate begins and YES, NO or UNDECIDED after the debate ends. You must vote both times for your vote to count. The side that moves the vote in his-or-her favor “wins” the debate.
How to Get to Freedom {FSP 101}
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When: Thu, 12:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Dennis Pratt {Website} {Pic}, The #1 writer on libertarian topics, writing primarily about libertarian ethics, on Quora, a competitive intellectual Q&A site, before he was deplatformed in January, is now your Chef de Village of PorcFest XVIII (2021).
For Whom: If you wonder whether liberty is possible. If you believe there are only a one or two paths to human freedom. If you’d like to examine the myriad way freedom might be achieved, and debate which is most likely. If you’d like to understand how the Free State Project fits into the larger libertarian freedom movement.
Description: Freedom from rulers has been the dream of slaves for 6,000 years, yet the state has found alternative, increasingly powerful ways to maintain its control of legions of subjugants. The libertarian movement is still quite small and largely dismissed. Yet, eventually, (some) common men will shake off their chains to rulers…. but how will that happen?
. . . In this overview, we’ll look at the main alternative paths to achieve a freed society, what the obstacles are for each, and what you think are the likelihood of each. We’ll end with where the Free State Project fits in the assortment of possible paths. {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: Bring your thoughts about alternative ways to create a freed society
. . . This is part of the FSP 101 series, taking place at noon in the Anthem Theater each day, designed to explain the movement known as the Free State Project to the liberty-curious.
First Time Homebuyers
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When: Thu, 12:00P _(50m)
Speaker: Calvin Beaulier
For Whom: Potential property owners
Description: Never owned a home, but you might want to? This is the place to get some info on what to consider. Our panelists will talk about how to choose a property, how to finance it, and answer any questions you might have. {More}
Where: Home: Your Home, Field
Israeli Folkdancing
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When: Thu, 12:00P _(60m)
Leader: Jody Underwood, Dance teacher
For Whom: Dancers
Description: Circle dancing to Israeli traditional and pop music. All dances will be taught. Bring water.
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Playground Picnic Social
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When: Thu, 12:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Stephanie Buzzell
For Whom: Children and parents/caregivers welcome
Description: Bring a picnic lunch and join us for a children’s social. Enjoy the park or the pool with other little porcupines. Too rainy? Too sunny? (is there such a thing?!) Gather under the Bingo Hall/poolside pavilion. Arts, crafts, and games available. {More}
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Stir The Pot: Taxes, Government, and the Bible
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When: Thu, 12:00P _(60m)
Facilitator: Varrin Swearingen, Varrin is the host of Liberty Ecclesia
For Whom: Hungry people interested in Christianity and liberty
Description: Stir The Pot! Liberty Ecclesia hosts an annual lunch discussion series open to all with controversial topics relating to Christianity and (usually) liberty. The topic serves as a jumping-off point for meandering discussion mixed with the fantastic food you bring for lunch that leaves every belly and mind refreshed!
Where: LE: Liberty Ecclesia, U2 RonPaul Isle, Rgt
The Daily Stitch & Bitch
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When: Thu, 12:00P (120m)
Organizer: Ilma
For Whom: Knitters, Crochetters, Embroiderers, Tatters, Felters, Cross Stitchers, Needlepointers, Sewers, Sewists, etc, etc, etc, are all welcome to join us for some good old fashioned stitchin’ an’ bitchin’. Bring a project and a drinking mug. We’ll have hot water for tea, and maybe a sewing machine or two to use. Come and relax with your tribe.
Description: “Stitch and Bitch” groups have been around since before WWII, when they were composed primarily of knitters. In modern times, the S&B movement has gradually expanded to include all manner of crafters and fiber artists. Our PorcFest edition is of the latter type and will be a daily happening from noon to 2 PM at the FireSteel.com Canopy located at 13 Anarchy Isle, Bottom. {More}
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Note: A daily happening from noon to 2 at the FireSteel.com Canopy, 13 Anarchy Isle, Bottom.
Bitcoin 101
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When: Thu, 12:00P _(60m)
Panelist: Bitcoin Motorist, Bitcoin miner, node operator, and enthusiast
Panelist: Surfer Jim, Surfer Jim is more stoked than you. Toxic Bitcoin pleb. Slayer of VCs
Panelist: Mel (Bitcoin for Girls), Antiques, Vintage Art, Collectibles, and Bitcoin enthusiast.
For Whom: For people interested in buying and using Bitcoin but don’t know where to start. For people who have Bitcoin but need help with some basic concepts such as cold storage, multisig, mining basics, and how to send and receive Bitcoin.
Description: Everything you need to get started with Bitcoin. Bring your noob questions. {More}
Where: BTC: Bitcoin Hub by Embily, L35 Crypto Isle, Lwr-Hill
Thursday Campground Tour
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When: Thu, 12:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Mikey
For Whom: First Timers
Description: Get acclimated with the campground by following Mikey a six year veteran and five year vendor around the key parts of Rogers. This will be quick but cover the basics and help you meet people new and old.
Where: Office: Rogers’ Office, OfficeBld
Filming Liberty {Tools 101}
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When: Thu, 1:00P _(60m)
Moderator: Jo Ann Skousen {Website}, Jo Ann is the Festival Director for the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival, co-founder of FreedomFest, and the entertainment editor for Liberty Magazine. Jo Ann also teaches English Literature and Writing at Chapman University and at Sing Sing, a maximum security prison “up the river” from Manhattan.
Panelist: Peter Quinones, {Website} {Pic} Peter R. Quinones is the co-executive producer of the documentary, The Monopoly on Violence, which was released June 1, 2020. He is the host of the Free Man Beyond the Wall podcast. He has spoken at the Free State’s Liberty Forum in Manchester, New Hampshire. Pete is the managing editor at LibertarianInstitute.org. He released his first book, Freedom Through Memedom – The 31-day Guide to Waking Up to Liberty in November 2017. It reached #4 in the Libertarian Section on Amazon.
Panelist: Matt Kibbe, {Website} President and Chief Community Organizer of Free the People, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting libertarian ideals. Prior to founding Free the People, he was the President of FreedomWorks
Panelist: Rob Montz, Good Kids Productions and Dangerous Documentaries
For Whom: If you love films or dream of creating a liberty video, this panel will help you hone your craft.
Description: There is power in storytelling, and film has become a significant way to persuade and inform. But in an increasingly crowded field, how can you make your documentary stand out? Four successful documentarians will offer their experience and advice.
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: This is part of the “Tools of Liberty 101” series, taking place at 1PM in the Anthem Theater each day, designed to discuss tools that can be used to create greater liberty.
Handgun Mechanics
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When: Thu, 1:00P _(30m)
Speaker: Matthew Litman, Matthew Litman is a mechanical engineer and firearms enthusiast
For Whom: If you are interested in firearms, and would like to learn more about how they work, this talk is for you.
Description: Review the autoloading cycle common to all semi-automatic pistols. Explain how blowback and short recoil handguns work, pros/cons of each system, and some interesting examples of each. What factors affect recoil, and what can be done to reduce felt recoil.
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Self-reliance: Community
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When: Thu, 1:00P (120m)
Leader: Emily Smith, Co-owner of Bardo Farm
For Whom: People interested in community building
Description: Various free staters will share their experience in creating community and the importance of community.
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Children’s Music Sing-a-long
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When: Thu, 1:00P _(60m)
Facilitator: Chris Lopez
Organizer: Stephanie Buzzell,
For Whom: Kids and caregivers
Description: Come join the fabulous Chris Lopez and friends for a rockin’ guitar sing-a-long.
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Meditation and dharma talk
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When: Thu, 1:00P _(60m)
Leader: Leah Wolkzco
For Whom: Those interested in meditation
Description: 1pm-2pm meditation and dharma talk by Leah Wolkzco and Morgan Thomas at the Gazebo by nature trail on far west side of campground.
Where: Gaz: Gazebo, Gazebo
Liberty at the Ballot Box
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When: Thu, 1:00P _(30m)
Speaker: Eric Brakey, Eric Brakey is the development strategist for Young Americans for Liberty and a former Maine State Senator and candidate for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
For Whom: Wait, what? Liberty legislators? How do they get elected? How do they pass liberty bills? Come find out.
Description: Winning the war for liberty starts at the ballot box – so how do we get liberty legislators elected?
. . . Eric Brakey was a state senator in Maine before running for U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress. Now, as a senior member of Young Americans for Liberty, Eric effectuates change by helping liberty legislators get into office.
. . . Come find out what the secret sauce is… after all, it’s easier to legislate if you’re elected.
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
Part Of The Problem: Live PodCast
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When: Thu, 1:30P _(90m)
Speaker: Dave Smith, Dave Smith is the host of Part of the Problem, one of the top two libertarian podcasts in the world. He expounds upon current events, government, foreign policy, and all things libertarian. He is part of the new generation of pundits. He’ll educate you and open your eyes to the possibility of a truly free nation.
Speaker: Robbie Bernstein (Robbie the Fire), {Website} Robbie is the host of Run Your Mouth podcast. He is “King of the Caucus”, a well-known sandwich connoisseur, and the side kick on Part of the Problem.
For Whom: Current (and future) fans of Part of the Problem
Description: Dave Smith and Robbie the Fire take the Big Stage to talk about PorcFest and the state of libertarianism. They’ll interview luminaries from PorcFest up on stage and take Q&A from you in the audience. {More}
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Note: Dave and Robbie will be taking the stage later Thursday night for two+ hours of comedy.
Taking Grandma’s Advice
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When: Wed, 2:30P _(30m)
Facilitator: Education and Training
For Whom: Want to be effective in moving liberty legislation? Our PorcTalks give you the tools you need to get the job done.
Description: Taking Grandma’s Advice: catch flies with honey.
Want to learn to catch flies with honey instead of vinegar? Stand out by doing one simple thing no one else is doing. Use gratitude to make a lasting influence on your legislator. Here’s our short course on how.
. . . 2 talks. 2:30 & 2:45
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
Cronyism {Liberty Topics}
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When: Thu, 2:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Patrick Newman {Website} {Pic}, A Fellow of the Mises Institute and an assistant professor of economics at Florida Southern College. Dr. Newman completed his PhD in economics at George Mason University. He is the author of Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in America, 1607-1849 (Mises Institute, 2021 forthcoming) and the editor of Murray Rothbard’s The Progressive Era (2017), along with his brilliant transcription and editing of Rothbard’s “lost’ 5th volume of Conceived in Liberty (2019).
For Whom: If you hate cronyism; if you don’t understand the importance of cronyism to libertarianism
Description: Once rulers have legal power over the body and property of their subjects, they can dole these out to cronies — supporters who give them in exchange accolades or money or power or favors. What is the history of cronyism in America and why is it so critical that libertarianism defeat this by eliminating the power of rulers to trade their subjects to cronies. Join as Patrick Newman discusses his forthcoming book, Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in America, 1607-1849 (Mises Institute, 2021).
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: This is part of the Liberty Topic series, taking place at 2-4P in the Anthem Theater each day, designed to explore libertarian topics to the liberty-curious.
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Cosplay gathering!
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When: Thu, 2:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Marley Moss, 13 year old weeb and cosplayer! I love anime and manga and want to meet other anime fans!
For Whom: Cosplayers and weebs of all ages!
Description: Here we can talk about manga, anime, video games, and cosplay!!
Where: PG: Playground, Playground
Note: Be sure to be careful in big cosplays! It gets warm!
Private Member Associations
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When: Thu, 2:00P _(45m)
Speaker: Tom Goudey {Website} {Pic}
For Whom: Any one who has a business, family, home school
Description: The Private Member Association for Business and the Family Unit, Private Schools, etc. {More}
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Note: Information on how to setup a Private Member Association according to Article I, Section 10, Clause 1
No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility.
YIMBYism v NIMBYism
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When: Thu, 2:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Jason Sorens, Jason Sorens if the creator of the Free State Project and now the Director of the Center for Ethics in Business and Governance at St. Anselm College in Goffstown New Hampshire.
For Whom: Moving here and wondering why the rent is TOO DANG HIGH? We’ll tell you.
Description: New Hampshire has a housing problem. Who’s to blame? NIMBYs? Town Government? State Government? The Feds?
. . . Come find out how we get more YIMBYs (YES! In my backyard!) and fewer NIMBYs — and also what can be done legislatively to promulgate more property right freedoms in the Granite State to help the free market thrive and solve our housing problems!
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
Fast and Cheap Payments with BTC
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When: Thu, 2:00P _(60m)
Panelist: Joe Saz, CEO of Embily USA
Panelist: Bitcoin Motorist , Bitcoin miner, node operator, and enthusiast
For Whom: People who use Bitcoin and/or altcoins for payments. People who want to learn about the Bitcoin Lightning Network and other payment solutions.
Description: Can you use Bitcoin for small everyday transactions? You bet! Our panelists will go over lightning transactions and other solutions such as Embily. {More}
Where: BTC: Bitcoin Hub by Embily, L35 Crypto Isle, Lwr-Hill
Holotropic Breathing Meditation
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When: Thu, 2:00P _(60m)
Facilitator: Chloe {Website}, Led several meditation groups including holotropic breathing.
For Whom: Spiritual people
Description: This is an intense meditation laying down using only the breath to enter altered states of consciousness. It is very primal and tribal and may cause uncontrollable tingling, laughter, crying, screaming, yelling, shaking, or mania. It raises your vibration very dramatically and you will be purging and shaking off negative energy blockages. It is set to deep rhythmic music. It is very similar to the Wim Hof method. Bring a mat or blanket to lay down on. {More}
Where: N2O: Spiritual Tent, L62 Exchange Isle, Mid-Hill
Workshop: “Stop feeling intimidated”.
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When: Thu, 2:00P (120m)
Facilitator: Liesbeth van Lier-Gronski, Liesbeth is a Source Transformational Coach, helping people excel in every aspect of their lives. She is also a speaker, a writer and she coaches individuals and groups.
. . . Liesbeth has 30+ years of study, exploration, and experience in numerous therapeutic technics, spirituality, energy, frequency, quantum physics, neuroscience, the law of attraction, epigenetics, etc. She saw connections between those fields and integrated them into her coaching for transformational healing and personal development. Her gift is to make the complex easy and the theoretical practical and applicable.
Her work produces fast and permanent change for people.
She has the ability to quickly get to the source of a problem and help to process, release and transform the obstacle that keeps one from realizing their dreams and goals.
For Whom:
Description: Workshop: “Stop feeling intimidated”.
Do you sometimes or often feel intimidated, scared of someone or someone makes you feel small like your boss, family members, colleagues, parents, there are 1000’s of examples?
Let’s get rid of that once and for all during this mini workshop.
You’ll learn simple exercises that you can use for the rest of your life in these situations.
. . . Special price for Porcupines during Porcfest $50. I take cash and cryptos.
. . . Please bring a chair. Please pay ahead of time at RV 67. Thanks.
Where: DF: DestinationFreedom.Org, L67 Exchange Isle, Lwr-Hill
Note: Testimonials:
“Working with Liesbeth felt like winning the lottery. A weight has lifted” – Michael Gordon.
. . . “Awesome! This was an eye-opening talk. I am so glad you asked for interactive participation and wanted questions. I left this talk inspired and joyful.” – F.W.
. . . I like the depth and content of her talks and I just want more. – P.Y.
. . . “I like the raw honesty of Liesbeth.” – C.M.
. . . “Liesbeth has a non-nonsense approach yet sensitive to different needs. She’s extremely knowledgeable in this area and clearly knows how to guide you towards your goals.” – L.R.
. . . “Liesbeth has a simplistic way of no bullshit and making “difficult” concepts attainable and making me the person at the helm, not my “demons”. B.H.
. . . This class was phenomenal. I highly recommend Liesbeth – she is a talented therapist – if you are ready to really change your life and experience happiness don’t waste your money on ten visits when you can have phenomenal success in just one. – S.T.
. . . “Liesbeth has a wonderful desire to help people and it shows. I enjoyed her enthusiasm.” – G.T.
. . . The strength of Liesbeth is that she really helps you to get to know yourself and then gives you exactly what you need. – B.H.
. . . Liesbeth is passionate about her gift. This transformative technique dissolved years of emotional issues for me. – A.F., The Netherlands.
Hotdogs & Lunch
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When: Thu, 2:00P _(60m)
Owner: Joshua Fallenstein, Joshua is an investment advisor and tax preparer.
For Whom: Investors and tax payers
Description: Stop by for lunch and AMA.
Where: L60: L60, L60 Exchange Isle, Mid-Hill
Note: www.ajffi.com
Porcupint Market- Children vending to serve you!
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When: Thu, 2:30P _(60m)
Organizer: Stephanie Buzzell
For Whom: EVERYONE! Seriously though… ANYONE who wants to support the children of PorcFest as they learn the ropes of agorism should stop by this market. Don’t miss it! You’ll make a child’s day and may find something you love in the process!
Description: Come support our growing porcupines- Stop by the market to shop from our youngest vendors. Make a purchase for yourself, for a gift or just enjoy a sweet treat!
. . . (Have children at PorcFest who want to vend at this market? Check out the planning session (9am) to reserve your child’s space.)
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Women of the Free State Welcome Event
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When: Thu, 2:30P _(90m)
Facilitator: Brittany Ping, Brittany Ping is the lead facilitator of the Women in the Free State campsite at PF 2021. She is an early mover, with 9 years in NH.
For Whom: Women of Liberty
Description: As the festival starts in full swing, we invite all liberty ladies to come by the Women of the Free State campsite to meet together and socialize as we kick off our full afternoon schedules Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! {More}
Where: Womn: Women in the Free State, U30 Tax=Theft Isle, Dn
Make America States Again
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
Panelist: Marcus Ruiz Evans , President of Calexit
Panelist: Daniel Miller, President of the Texas Nationalist Movement
Panelist: Carla Gericke, Foundation for NH Independence
Moderator: Elliot Axelman, {Website} Founder and editor-in-chief of LibertyBlock.com
For Whom: Those who are curious why secession for liberty is necessary and feasible.
Description: A PorcFest first — though not on the same place on the political spectrum, representatives of various states will take the Big Stage to share the advancements of, and challenges to, their respective secessionist movements in the furtherance of their mutually shared goal of peaceful separation from an oppressive Federal government, and avoidance of physical conflict.
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Note: The NHExit Consulate, 18 Bastiat Isle, Mid-Hill, will hold talks all week about secession, including more in depth discussion from each of these secession movements.
Update on Ross Ulbricht & his Fight for freedom
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Lyn Ulbricht {Website}, CEO of Free Ross
For Whom: If you are unclear on the Silk Road, if you’d like an update on Ross, if you’d like to cheer on Lyn, if you wonder why we don’t have freed markets, if you want an example of government using judicial powers abusively, come to this talk with Q&A.
Description: Come hear Ross Ulbricht’s mother explain what happened to her son when he tried to create a free market, and the effort to free him from dying in prison. {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: This is part of the Topics of Liberty 101 series, taking place 2-4P in the Anthem Theater each day, designed to explain major issues on-going in the liberty movement.
Buying Distressed Properties
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
Panelist: Experienced Panelists {Website}
For Whom: Adventurous Real Estate Buyers
Description: Everyone is looking for a deal, and there is a lot of money to be made in buying wrecks of houses, fixing them up, and renting or selling them. But, there are are also a lot of risks involved. We’ll talk about some of them, and answer questions.
Where: Home: Your Home, Field
How I Became A Pirate
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
Speaker: LEGEND LOOTZ {Website} {Pic}, Having lived a lifetime in technology, 10+ Years in Cryptocurrencies, 5+ years as a podcast host on all things related to crypto. Network Engineer/systems administrator to fortune 30/500 companies such as AmerisourceBergen, Verizon and Cablevision. A corporate slave to the system just like most of you. Pirate LooTz, now fights for freedom using blockchain technology and will show you why this is the most important weapon that you should have in your arsenal to protect yourselves.
Musician: Matt Welsh (BLUVNBU), {Website} {Pic} Will be doing the Outro and Intro music. He is an extremely talented musician
For Whom: Privacy oriented individuals who want to be free from an enslaved world.
Description: We arrr enslaved in a system that was created by strangers. The same system creates rules that stifles innovation and steals your freedoms. This will be discussed from the most simplistic point of view as I have lived the story I will tell. I hope to open minds and hearts to the reason why Privacy is one of the most important aspects in life. {More}
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Frisbee in the Field
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
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For Whom: Ready to burn off a bit of energy after all that discussion and lounging and eating?
Description: Bring your best fris, and your best fris moves, and let the frisbees fly.
Where: FLD: Field, Field
Note: Frisbee in the Field occurs each day at 3-4 (except Sat, 1P. Burn some calories and fling some frisbees.
Basic Survival Skills 101: Fire Starting
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
Organizer: ilma {Website}
For Whom: If you’ve never started a fire or have only ever used matches or a lighter to get your fire going, then stop by the FireSteel.com Canopy and try your hand at starting a fire with one of our firesteel (ferrocerium) rods. Firestarting is a critical skill to have, and our goal is to have you leave our demonstration feeling more confident in your ability to start and maintain a fire safely, whether it be for enjoyment in your own backyard or in a crisis situation. (Remember: it gets cold in New Hampshire. Don’t start your new life in The Free State with frostbite.)
. . . If you *have* used a ferro rod before, then definitely stop by our site, try your hand with one of our rods, and tell us what you think.
. . . If you’re a prepper, hiker, camper, or backyard grillmeister, and want to up your game, stop by our site and check out our products.
. . . If you’re none of the above but need a gift for someone who is, we’ll be happy to help you pick the perfect gift! We’ll have a few different models available, including the “GobSpark Armageddon”, our best seller.
. . . FInd out for yourselves why our products are favored by everyone from the military/special forces to the Girl and Boy Scouts, to SAR groups to “regular” outdoors people just like you.
Description: Stop by the FireSteel.com Canopy and try your hand at starting a fire using one of our FireSteel.com ferrocerium rods and various kindling materials. You’ll learn about the three things you *must* have to be successful at starting a fire, and we’ll also teach you a few different types of campfire set ups and the pros & cons of each. Children are welcome to attend with parental supervision. {More}
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Note: Daily demos at different times scattered throughout the week. Check the schedule for more listings if you can’t make this one. See you there!
New Vinland Midsummer Asatru Ceremony
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Devin Rogers , Gothi/priest of New Vinland
For Whom: Anyone seeking to find harmony with nature through Asatru-Norse Heathenism.
Description: Thursday 3pm-5pm New Vinland midsummer ceremony at the Gazebo by nature trail on far west side of campground.
Asatru is a modern practice of the Norse/Icelandic indigenous spirituality. New Vinland a local NH group will offer a gifting ceremony to Balder the deity/energy of beauty and light.
Where: Gaz: Gazebo, Gazebo
Happy Hour!
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
Organizer: LeeAnn Kapanick, LeeAnn is a trainer with the Education and Training team who lives in Pennsylvania and loves cows!
For Whom: Want to get to know AFP-NH better? Come on by!
Description: Come hang out and get to know AFP-NH and National Staff better — bring your favorite beer or borrow one of ours!
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
In Soil We Trust
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When: Thu, 3:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Justin Olson {Website}, I am a human spokesperson for the microorganisms of this planet that lead to regeneration. I have been working with healthy cultures for years and have compiled educational material so that anybody can ensure healthy environments.
For Whom: Homesteaders, gardeners, conscientious individuals, health-minded individuals.
Description: I will present on the vital importance of the soil and the means by which we procure our food. Join with me to explore some of the history, the current state of affairs, and most importantly what solutions we all have available to us. The keys to a future of abundance are in the microorganisms and I will show you how to work with nature’s innate regenerative ability. {More}
Where: L24: L24, L24 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
Lessons from 40 Years of Liberty {Future Vision}
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Jacob Hornberger, Jacob Hornberger is founder and president of The Future of Freedom Foundation. He was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, and received his B.A. in economics from Virginia Military Institute and his law degree from the University of Texas. He was a trial attorney for twelve years in Texas. He also was an adjunct professor at the University of Dallas, where he taught law and economics. In 1987, Mr. Hornberger left the practice of law to become director of programs at the Foundation for Economic Education. He founded FFF in 1989. In 2000 and 2020 he ran for the Libertarian Party nomination for President, coming in second in 2020.
For Whom: Hard core, principled libertarians who want to learn from an OG about how to proceed to liberty
Description: “Lessons Learned in 40 Years of Advancing Liberty” Jacob has been working tirelessly for liberty for 40 years. Where does he think we are, where are we going, and how does he recommend that we get there? {More}
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Note: This is part of a series of Future Visions occurring in the late afternoon/early evening of each day of PorcFest. Come to the Pavillion to hear each luminary’s vision of our future.
The Creepy Line
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(80m)
: M. A. Taylor, Director
For Whom: Those who enjoy films and are concerned about the encroachment of search engines, social media, and high tech into our lives.
Description: An eye-opening documentary containing ground-breaking interviews with Jordan B. Peterson, Peter Schweizer and others, The Creepy Line reveals the stunning degree to which society is manipulated by Google and Facebook and blows the lid off the remarkably subtle – hence powerful – manner in which they do it. The title is culled from the words of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: The Google policy on a lot of things is to get right up to the creepy line and not cross it. However, as Dr. Robert Epstein explains in the film, Google crosses the creepy line everyday. {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: FreedomFest’s Anthem Libertarian Film Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary by bringing the Best of the Fest to PorcFest. We will be screening many of our grand prize winners, plus our best shorts, comedies, and documentaries from ten years of programming, 4-11 pm every night in the Media Room. Rainy days? Come to the Media Room–we’ll add those hours to our schedule.
. . . Films are great for anyone who loves storytelling, visual imagery, entrepreneurship, and strong arguments for liberty. Great place for teens to learn sound principles in a dramatic or entertaining way. At Anthem, we present movies that make a difference.
Politics, Journalism, and Outrage Culture
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When: Thu, 4:00P (420m)
Organizer: Jo Ann Skousen, Jo Ann is the founding director of the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival, now celebrating its tenth year by bringing “The Best of the Fest” to PorcFest. She is the entertainment editor for Liberty magazine and is the cofounder of FreedomFest.
Moderator: Rob Montz, As the founder of Good Kid Productions, Rob is anything but! He’s edgy, smart, provocative, and always looking to shake things up.
For Whom: If you use social media, watch the news, or care more about policy than politicians, you’ll be fascinated by our Thursday movies.
Description: Co-hosted by Rob Montz of Good KidProductions and Dangerous Documentaries,Thursday’s films focus on the state of politics, journalism and outrage culture in America today. See our complete schedule for Thursday in the note below.
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: THURSDAY Politics, Journalism, and Outrage Culture Co-hosted by Rob Montz
. . . 4:00 pm pm “The Creepy Line,” M. A. Taylor, dir. (81 min.) An eye-opening documentary containing ground-breaking interviews with Jordan B. Peterson, Peter Schweizer and others, The Creepy Line reveals the stunning degree to which society is manipulated by Google and Facebook and blows the lid off the remarkably subtle – hence powerful – manner in which they do it. The title is culled from the words of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: The Google policy on a lot of things is to get right up to the creepy line and not cross it. However, as Dr. Robert Epstein explains in the film, Google crosses the creepy line everyday.
. . . 5:30 pm “Kanye 2020,” Rob Montz, dir. (17 min.)
. . . 6:00 pm “Man in the Arena,” Michael Barnes, dir. (115 min.) 2020 Grand Prize Winner! Michael Barnes’s debut film traces Roger Ailes’s 50-year career from campaign strategist to cable news mogul to fallen icone. Accepting the award, director Michael Barnes said, One of the keys to understanding Roger Ailes is that he was a middle-America guy who was a relentless champion of the underdog. Roger made it possible for underdogs to win. He excelled in leading long-shot campaigns against formidable foes, often in one-sided contests…. You have to measure the good with the bad, the failures with the successes. And it puts meaning and context to the incredible life and Shakespearean downfall of an icon.
. . . 8:00 pm “The Monopoly of Violence” Peter Quinones, dir. (105 min.) This documentary explores the history of both statism and anarchism, explaining the nature of government as the only entity with a monopoly on the legal use of force, and advocating alternatives to this barbaric system. The documentary features interviews with many prominent figures in the libertarian and anarchist movements. Peter will be on hand to introduce the film and facilitate the discussion afterward.
Thriller Practice
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(60m)
Leader: Emily Smith, Dance performer and instructor
For Whom: Dancers
Description: Come learn the choreography for Thriller.
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Hands-on Instant Challenge (age 8-18)
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(90m)
: Ed Dehm, An Upstate New Yorker, Ed Dehm has been competing in and judging creative competitions for over 15 years. When he’s not debating politics with friends or working in IT, he has a passion for helping kids think creatively and succeed in an ever changing world.
For Whom: Age 8-18
Description: (Age 8+) Think outside the box! Test your creative problem solving skills with hands-on challenges that require you to think on your feet. Compete in teams to see who can use everyday objects in creative ways to solve problems. Complete a challenge in 20 minutes, or stay for the whole time and complete multiple challenges. Bring your mechanical skills, teamwork, and a positive attitude, and you’ll be sure to learn something new.
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Kibbe on Liberty Live with Matt Kibbe & Tom Woods
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(60m)
Host: Matt Kibbe {Website}, Matt is President of Free the People and Host of Kibbe on Liberty
Speaker: Tom Woods, Because he’s Tom Woods
For Whom: Everyone
Description: Join Matt Kibbe and Tom Woods for a special live video taping of Kibbe on Liberty . Produced in Partnership with Free the People and BlazeTV, the Kibbe on Liberty Vodcast has Mostly Honest Conversations with Mostly Interesting People. {More}
Where: FTP: Free the People Studio, L139 Independence Isle, Mid-Hill
Kibbe on Liberty Live w/ Matt Kibbe & Gene Epstein
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When: Fri, 3:00P _(60m)
Host: Matt Kibbe {Website}, Mattis President of Free the People and Host of Kibbe on Liberty Live
Panelist: Gene Epstein,
For Whom: The Liberty Curious
Description: Join Matt Kibbe and Gene Epstein for a special live video taping of Kibbe on Liberty. Produced in partnership with Free the People and BlazeTV, the Kibbe on Liberty Vodcast has Mostly Honest Conversations with Mostly Interesting People {More}
Where: FTP: Free the People Studio, L139 Independence Isle, Mid-Hill
Seacoast Liberty Happy Hour
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(60m)
:
For Whom:
Description: Come meet the NH seacoast liberty folk at their daily happy hour.
Where: SEAL: Seacoast Liberty Lounge, Red Cabin, Porcupine Isle, Dn
Body Armor Show & Tell
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(90m)
Facilitator: Ilma, Ilma is basically a total newb when it comes to body armor. BUT she recently purchased her first carrier and plates and is happy to talk about the considerations that went into her choice of kit. She hopes other ladies will bring their own armor (or if not, their questions) and participate in this event.
Panelist: Benjamin Dudley, Ben is a USMC veteran 2015-2019. During his time in the marines he specialized in recovery and personal protection. While on deployment in 2017 he was tasked with transporting low vis assets to and from target locations. After his time in the marines he worked as an RSO for Texas Gun Experience a machine gun range in DFW Texas and was most recently the logistics and assistant instructor for Ridgeline shooting center in Dalton NH.
Panelist: Paladin, Paladin currently resides in Southern California and hopes to move to the free states of either Idaho or New Hampshire. He has identified with Libertarian values since his early high school years. As a firearms enthusiast, he is a graduate of the Intermediate Handgun Course at ITTS in Los Angeles and various concealed carry classes. He hopes one day to attend Pistol 250 at Gun Site in Arizona.
Panelist: Mark Hansen, Mark Hansen has is a former Seasonal State Parks Ranger for the state of CT and is currently working as a Hospital Security Officer.
. . . He is very enthusiastic about firearms, 2A and the natural right of self defense, especially after his young daughter was almost carjacked with her mother one night a few years ago at the local community center.
. . . Mark is active with the CCDL, CT’s firearm owners advocacy group and is the Southwest Region town captain in his city. He is sufficiently proficient with pistols, carbines and shotguns and has won pistol and rifle challenges at his local range and has helped to teach new shooters. Mark has had his pistol permit for over 25 years.
. . . Mark does not claim to be Joe Tactical (LOL) and is not a law enforcement or military person, but he likes to watch many gun, gear, and firearms reviews and is fairly up to date on information about the latest gear and equipment.
For Whom: From “Body Armor Curious” to “Body Armor Newbie to “Body Armor Pro”, this is the group you don’t want to miss. A diverse group of panelists has volunteered to bring their kits and show us how it’s done. Learn the pros & cons of each type of body armor and get a chance to ask questions and check out some awesome pieces of kit. Have your own? Don’t be shy! Bring your own and let’s talk BODY ARMOR!
Description: Porcs showing and talking about their body armor. Why? Because Body Armor. ‘Nuff said.
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Note: There are more panelists than we have space available to list them all. This is going to be one packed event, so come early or bring your own chair because it might be SRO (standing room only) once the 30 available seats are filled.
WTF Happened in 1971
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(60m)
Panelist: Peter St. Onge, Mises Institute Associated Scholar and a Fellow at the Montreal Economic Institute. St. Onge received his PhD from George Mason University and was a 2014 Mises Institute Research Fellow.
Moderator: Bitcoin Motorist, Bitcoin miner, node operator, and enthusiast
For Whom: Anyone interested in sound money and what happens to an economy and culture when money is decoupled from reality.
Description: The end of the Bretton Woods system brought about a radical experiment in fiat money which we will examine the consequences of. {More}
Where: BTC: Bitcoin Hub by Embily, L35 Crypto Isle, Lwr-Hill
Maximum Liberty in W. Manchester
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When: Thu, 4:00P _(90m)
Speaker: Mari Fontaine, Mari and Brittany are part of the founding team of We <3 West. Early movers and entrepreneurs the both of them, this conversation should rouse you into action to find that maximum effort toward liberty involves your community action.
Speaker: Brittany Ping,
For Whom: Attendees interested in hearing the story of W<3W and how we found opportunities to create a liberty impact in our community. We will be hosting a clean up s
Description: We <3 West is a Non-Profit based in NH stated by FSP participants to encourage community involvement and enhance the lives of individuals in West Manchester. {More}
Where: Womn: Women in the Free State, U30 Tax=Theft Isle, Dn
Seed Sovereignty – Swap and Roundtable Discussion
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When: Thu, 4:30P _(60m)
Organizer: Stephanie Aubert {Website}, Farmer, Gardener, Ecological Steward and Educator
For Whom: Farmers, Gardeners, Seed Savers
Description: Join in for a deeper dive and loosely-facilitated conversation about seed saving and genetic sovereignty, and feel free to bring books, literature, and seeds and/or plants to swap or share for fall or spring 2022 plantings. {More}
Where: Edge: The Edge, MH1, Porcupine Isle, Up
Future Vision: Carla Gericke
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When: Thu, 5:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Carla Gericke, Author, activist, and attorney, Carla Gericke is president emeritus and Chairman of the Free State Project. She lives in New Hampshire with thousands of fellow freedom fighters as an advocate of liberty specializing in localized voluntarism, self-determination, and how responsible human action can lead to peace and prosperity. Carla has run for NH Senate three times getting 45% as an outspoken Free Stater in 2020. Her first book, The Ecstatic Pessimist, is a collection of award-winning short stories, and 13 essays about her first dozen years in the Free State.
For Whom: Everyone! :p People who want to laugh, cry, be inspired, motivated and excited about the future of freedom in the Free State of NH, the world’s first “safe space” for libertarians.
Description: Get inspired! Queen Quill and FSP Chair, Carla Gericke, will wow you with her view of New Hampshire as “Planet Freedom.” Come explore why you should make NH your landing pad. Blast off to liberty! {More}
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Note: This is part of a series of Future Visions occurring from 4-6 in the late afternoon each day of PorcFest. Come to the Pavillion to hear each luminary’s vision of our future.
Meet the (Free State) Parents
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When: Thu, 5:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Panelists
For Whom: Parents and Parents-to-be!
Description: What’s it like to raise a family in the Free State of New Hampshire? Our parent-panelists will share their experiences! {More}
Where: Home: Your Home, Field
Beer N Business
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When: Thu, 5:00P _(60m)
Leader: Emily Smith, Co-owner of Bardo Farm
For Whom: Existing business owners or business curious
Description: Fun entrepreneur meetup, beer provided. Different local business owner hosting each night.
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Doggy Evening Meetup on the Field
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When: Thu, 5:00P _(60m)
Belgian Tervuren: Ron Paw, Six month old Ron Paw, while new to the Free State, is the Chef du Jeu of PF 2021, along with his 3 year old cockapoo companion, Queen Janey.
For Whom: Four legged. Tail (cropped acceptable) but wagging. Ears pointy or floppy. Friendly. Greeting. Responsible owners only!
Description: A classic of PF. Come to police the field while your dog meets his friends. Please have your dog under control, and pick up any poop immediately. Help clear the field of bottles, etc that the less-than-responsible may have left last night.
Where: FLD: Field, Field
Note: Doggy Meetup is daily 8A and 5P.
You are always responsible for your dog. Please have plenty of poop bags. Please remind less responsible owners, and pick up for them should shame not work.
Midsummer feast
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When: Thu, 5:00P (120m)
Organizer: Devin Rogers
For Whom: Hungry people that want a delicious traditional Swedish midsummer meal
Description: 5pm-8pm New Vinland midsummer feast
A traditional Swedish midsummer meal with mead, smoked Salmon, knackebrod (crisp bread), boiled eggs, pickled herring and strawberries.
Where: NV: New Vinland Spiritual Village, L93 GaltsGulch Isle, Mid-Hill
Herbal Cocktail Hour
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When: Thu, 5:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Corinn Algier {Website}, Why is The Domesticated Wild Child the right person for this activity? I do just about everything for the love of herbs. This includes my entire line of herbal wellness products, culinary products, cannabis/hemp products and of course, herbal cocktails! Drinking should be a sensory experience and the herbs chosen for these cocktails are sure to awaken your taste buds.
For Whom: Adults who enjoy libations. More so, adults who enjoy libations with pizazz. A drink not just for the sake of drinking, but a drink to savor and delight upon. Plan on making some yummy noises!
Description: Herbal libations available for purchase, served in eco friendly compostable cups. {More}
Where: DWC: Wild Child Way, U14 RonPaul Isle, Mid-Hill
Herbal Cocktail Hour
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When: Thu, 5:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Corinn Algier {Website}, Why is The Domesticated Wild Child the right person for this activity? I do just about everything for the love of herbs. This includes my entire line of herbal wellness products, culinary products, cannabis/hemp products and of course, herbal cocktails! Drinking should be a sensory experience and the herbs chosen for these cocktails are sure to awaken your taste buds
For Whom: Adults who enjoy libations. More so, adults who enjoy libations with pizazz. A drink not just for the sake of drinking, but a drink to savor and delight upon. Plan on making some yummy noises!
Description: Herbal libations available for purchase, served in eco friendly compostable cups. {More}
Where: DWC: Wild Child Way, U14 RonPaul Isle, Mid-Hill
Note: Cocktail Hours will be daily at tent site 14 ‘DWC’ on map, depending on availability of ingredients, specifically ice.
Kanye 2020 (Anthem Film)
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When: Thu, 5:30P _(17m)
: Rob Montz, Director, Dangerous Documentaries
Moderator: Jo Ann Skousen, Jo Ann is the Festival Director for the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival and the entertainment editor for Liberty Magazine. Jo Ann also teaches English Literature and Writing at Chapman University and at Sing Sing, a maximum security prison “up the river” from Manhattan.
For Whom: Those who love films and care about politics. So–everyone?
Description: There’s a well established narrative about Kanye West’s run for president: that this was an off-his-meds lunatic running a vanity campaign to feed his bottomless ego.That narrative is wrong. In this “Dangerous Documentary,” Rob Montz takes on CRT, cancel culture, and the race for the future.
{More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: FreedomFest’s Anthem Libertarian Film Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary by bringing the Best of the Fest to PorcFest. We will be screening many of our grand prize winners, plus our best shorts, comedies, and documentaries from ten years of programming, 4-11 pm every night in the Media Room. Rainy days? Come to the Media Room–we’ll add those hours to our schedule.
. . . Films are great for anyone who loves storytelling, visual imagery, entrepreneurship, and strong arguments for liberty. Great place for teens to learn sound principles in a dramatic or entertaining way. At Anthem, we present movies that make a difference.
Costuming, Cosplay, and Reenactors’ Potluck Meetup
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When: Thu, 5:30P (120m)
Organizer: Ilma
For Whom: You know who you are. If you read the event title and thought, “HEY! That’s MY people!”, then join us. Just bring yourself (whether in costume or not, your choice) and some food to share. Definitely bring your own tableware and drink and be prepared to spend an evening “talking shop” with other birds of the same feather. Join our Telegram group (link below) to introduce yourself and get in on the planning. See you there!
Description: Potluck Meetup for Costuming aficionados, whether SCA, post 1600s Historical Reenactors, Hobbyist or Professional Costumers, Cosplayers, Seamstresses, Tailors, Leatherworkers, Armorers, or anyone who thinks costuming is cool and likes to dress up in the fashions of another place or time. Come in costume if you like, but it’s not required. {More}
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Dave Smith Comedy
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When: Thu, 6:00P (120m)
Comic: Dave Smith {Website}, The most consistent motherfucker you’ll ever meet, conservative Christian fundamentalist comic Dave Smith is the host of Part of the Problem, one of the top libertarian podcasts in the world. He expounds upon current events, government, foreign policy, and all things libertarian. He is part of the new generation of pundits. He’ll educate you and open your eyes to the possibility of a truly free nation. He’s a leader of the Mises Caucus, and whispered as a possible 2024 Presidential candidate.
Comic: Robbie Bernstein (Robbie the Fire), {Website} Robbie is the host of Run Your Mouth podcast. He is “King of the Caucs”, a well-known sandwich connoisseur, and Dave’s side kick on Part of the Problem.
Master of Ceremonies: Kyle Ruff, Kyle Ruff is a Comedian and Entrepreneur from the midwest currently living in Steamboat Springs, CO. He founded and operates his own stand up comedy and entertainment production company “Steamboat Comedy” and produces the “Steamboat Comedy Podcast.”
For Whom: Porcupines who love to laugh at the absurdities of authoritarianism.
Description: Dave Smith and Robbie the Fire, with host Kyle Ruff, take the stage in a no-holds barred libertarian comedy night.
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Man in the Arena (Anthem)
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When: Thu, 6:00P (120m)
: Michael Barnes, Director and entertainment attorney
Moderator: Jo Ann Skousen, Jo Ann is the Festival Director for the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival and the entertainment editor for Liberty Magazine. Jo Ann also teaches English Literature and Writing at Chapman University and at Sing Sing, a maximum security prison “up the river” from Manhattan.
For Whom: Those who enjoy documentaries and want to know more about behind-the-scenes campaign strategies and the rise of cable news.
Description: 2020 Grand Prize Winner! Michael Barnes’s debut film traces Roger Ailes’s 50-year career from campaign strategist to cable news mogul to fallen icone. Accepting the award, director Michael Barnes said, One of the keys to understanding Roger Ailes is that he was a middle-America guy who was a relentless champion of the underdog. Roger made it possible for underdogs to win. He excelled in leading long-shot campaigns against formidable foes, often in one-sided contests…. You have to measure the good with the bad, the failures with the successes. And it puts meaning and context to the incredible life and Shakespearean downfall of an icon. {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: FreedomFest’s Anthem Libertarian Film Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary by bringing the Best of the Fest to PorcFest. We will be screening many of our grand prize winners, plus our best shorts, comedies, and documentaries from ten years of programming, 4-11 pm every night in the Media Room. Rainy days? Come to the Media Room–we’ll add those hours to our schedule.
. . . Films are great for anyone who loves storytelling, visual imagery, entrepreneurship, and strong arguments for liberty. Great place for teens to learn sound principles in a dramatic or entertaining way. At Anthem, we present movies that make a difference.
Gaming with New Movers/Experienced Gamers!
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When: Thu, 6:00P (240m)
Leader: David Wilson {Website} {Pic}, Michele and David have been game players of all types for 40+ years. From the first D&D box set, to a short game of Advanced Civilization, game playing is part of our DnA
Leader: Michele Arko, {Website} {Pic} Michele currently buys and sells games online. Our current collection has nearly 1500 games. Michele worked for Blizzard Entertainment for 11 years.
For Whom: Everyone!
Description: Game night! Bring your games or play theirs. Hosted by David and Michele who recently moved to New Hampshire from California.
Where: Home: Your Home, Field
Note: Come by and play our games and meet us. Bring your own favorite game as well and we will play. We plan to bring plenty of short and medium games. Currently the list includes: Set. Ticket to Ride (1910). Munchkin Shakespeare, Settlers of the Stone Age, Seafarers of Catan, Stone Age, Scrabble, Pandemic +, Story Wars, King of Tokyo, Tsuro, Codenames Pictures, Codenames (Adult), Punderdome, Epic Tiny Quest, Machi Koro, Tokaido (KS Edition), Cacassonne, and maybe Terraforming Mars if we can find it. Plus whatever else we find. There are games here for all ages and play levels. Let us know if there is something you wanted to play. Just come and meet us and we can talk about what happened to Avalon Hill, beta testing Magic the Gathering, the RPGA, D&D 2.0, 3.5, 4.0 or 5?
Yoga
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When: Thu, 6:00P _(60m)
Leader: Nikki Sunshine
For Whom: Those interested in beginning Yoga
Description: 6pm-7pm Yoga with Niki Sunshine
Healing the mind, body, and spirit with yoga!
Vinyasa yoga is a series of poses and meditations guided by the breath. This class is a powerful way to release stress and increase energy! Bring comfortable clothes, water, and a mat or blanket! This is a beginner level class! Perfect for everybody and every body!
Where: NV: New Vinland Spiritual Village, L93 GaltsGulch Isle, Mid-Hill
Poly Meet and Greet
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When: Thu, 6:30P _(60m)
Organizer: Steph and Tarrin
For Whom: Polyamorous or are poly-curious folks
Description: Folks who are polyamorous or are poly curious and want to find out more. This is a social meetup, not a panel or debate. Free mimosas and light snacks will be provided. Come mingle and make some new like minded friends.
Where: Blue: The Blueberry, MH4, Porcupine Isle, Lft
Josh Noone Live music – Bardo Farm Tent
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When: Thu, 7:00P _(90m)
Musician: Josh Noone {Pic}, Musician, 14th porcfest
For Whom: If you love live music and chill vibes.
Description: Singer Songwriter Josh Noone, playing originals and covers. Get your ass down there.
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Music: Josh Noone
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When: Thu, 7:00P (120m)
Leader: Duk, Stagehand extraordinaire
For Whom: Music lovers
Description: Acoustic guitar set
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Recovery through Jesus
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When: Thu, 7:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Sam Kelley, Sam is a Christian in recovery with a desire to help others.
For Whom: Alcoholics, Addicts & those needing to recover from anything.
Description: Discussion about substance and alcohol abuse & victory over it through Jesus. A time for guidance, discussion and celebration.
Where: LE: Liberty Ecclesia, U2 RonPaul Isle, Rgt
“Bedtime” Story and Family Movie
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When: Thu, 7:30P (120m)
: Elizabeth
For Whom: Families and children
Description: 7:30-8pm – “Bedtime” Story
8pm – Family movie on the big screen. Movie TBD {More}
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Note: Check the hive website for the most current schedule
Smore Night!
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When: Thu, 7:30P _(90m)
Organizer: Varrin Swearingen, Varrin is the host of Liberty Ecclesia
For Whom: Families, smore addicts!
Description: Liberty Ecclesia hosts our annual family-friendly smore night next door at the Fluffy Porcupine Coffee site.
Where: LE: Liberty Ecclesia, U2 RonPaul Isle, Rgt
Monopoly On Violence {Anthem Film Festival}
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When: Thu, 8:00P (120m)
Speaker: Peter Quinones {Website} {Pic}, Peter R. Quinones is the co-executive producer of the documentary, The Monopoly on Violence, which was released June 1, 2020. He is the host of the Free Man Beyond the Wall podcast. He has spoken at the Free State’s Liberty Forum in Manchester, New Hampshire. Pete is the managing editor at LibertarianInstitute.org. He released his first book, Freedom Through Memedom – The 31-day Guide to Waking Up to Liberty in November 2017. It reached #4 in the Libertarian Section on Amazon.
Moderator: Jo Ann Foster Skossen, {Website} {Pic} Jo Ann is the Festival Director for the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival and the entertainment editor for Liberty Magazine. Jo Ann also teaches English Literature and Writing at Chapman University and at Sing Sing, a maximum security prison “up the river” from Manhattan.
For Whom: Fans of Free Man Beyond the Wall and the Libertarian Institute. Especially AnCaps, voluntaryists, Mises, Ron Paul.
Description: Peter Quinones (“Free Man Beyond the Wall”) will describe and screen his documentary featuring interviews with many prominent figures in the libertarian and anarchist movements. The film explores the history of both statism and anarchism, explaining the nature of government as the only entity with a monopoly on the legal use of force, and advocating alternatives to this barbaric system. {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: FreedomFest’s Anthem Libertarian Film Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary by bringing the Best of the Fest to PorcFest. We will be screening many of our grand prize winners, plus our best shorts, comedies, and documentaries from ten years of programming, 4-11 pm every night in the Media Room. Rainy days? Come to the Media Room–we’ll add those hours to our schedule.
. . . Films are great for anyone who loves storytelling, visual imagery, entrepreneurship, and strong arguments for liberty. Great place for teens to learn sound principles in a dramatic or entertaining way. At Anthem, we present movies that make a difference.
Dystopia by Stealth
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When: Thu, 8:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Sharon Clark
For Whom: Mature audiences who know this attack must be faced thoughtfully and effectively.
Description: They prey on your fears without getting caught. To win, keep calm and gather evidence. Joining them means you are their slave, and will help them prey on anyone, including those you love. You can’t trust them. Can the people you love trust you?
. . . Hear my story about the undercover invasion of coercion and manipulation, and explore how to overcome it.
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
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Light and Liberty Meet and Greet
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When: Thu, 8:00P _(90m)
Organizer: Tarrin Lupo
For Whom: Those interested in fellowship and spirituality
Description: 8pm-930pm Light & Liberty Meet and
Greet by Tarrin Lupo at The Blueberry, MH4, Porcupine Isle, West.
an event to build fellowship in the liberty community. It focuses on bringing together light workers, energy workers, healers and folks interested in more woo-woo activities. Come meet and hang out with your new tribe.
Where: Blue: The Blueberry, MH4, Porcupine Isle, Lft
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN : ON STRANGER TIDES
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When: Thu, 8:40P (120m)
Pirates Of The Caribbean : On Stranger Tides: {Website} {Pic}
For Whom: Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past, Angelica (Penélope Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love, or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.
Description: Come join us for Pirates Of The Caribbean : On Stranger Tides on June 24, at 8:40pm at site #41-#44. Seats are limited so feel free to bring a chair or blankets to lay on the floor. {More}
Where: L42: L42, L42 Crypto Isle, Btm-Hill
Satsang
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When: Thu, 9:00P (120m)
Leader: Duk, Stagehand extraordinaire
For Whom: Music lovers
Description: Band
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Goth / Industrial / New Wave night
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When: Thu, 9:00P (120m)
Organizer: Seamus Casey
Organizer: Jenny D,
Organizer: Dan,
For Whom:
Description: Come virtue signal your nonconformity at Seacoast Liberty Lounge’s Goth Night! Wearing black required.
Where: SEAL: Seacoast Liberty Lounge, Red Cabin, Porcupine Isle, Dn
Powering Private Cities & Brewing Energy Crisis
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When: Thu, 9:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Goshe King {Website}, Goshe King is cohost of the Angineering Tech Show. His background is in Mechanical Engineering.
Speaker: Joe Green, {Website} Joe is the other cohost of the Angineering Tech Show and his background is in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering.
For Whom: If you’re into Science, Technology, Anarco-capitalism, Liberland, crypto-anarchy, Podcast, Agora, homesteaders, preppers, off-grid, etc. then come to this event where we will talk about energy and the state created brewing energy crisis.
Description: What are the means by which electricity can be provided for private cities like “Liberland”, private islands, seasteaders and a discussion on state created brewing energy crisis. {More}
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Sneak out: Free Kids in a Follow Orders World
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When: Thu, 9:30P (120m)
: Stephanie Buzzell
For Whom: Parents and Caregivers
Description: Sleeping Kids? Sneak out if you dare! Campfire
. . . Sneak out (if you dare) for a parent’s campfire side chat (or canopy in the rain). Any topic goes any night but the general topic of interest for the night is Raising Free Kids in a Follow Orders World. Campfire 9:30p to whenever we turn into pumpkins.
. . . Need a sitter? Try the teens hub, neighboring site or alternate which parent goes out. {More}
Where: Hive: Anie’s Hive, L165 Jefferson Isle, Lwr-Hill
Note: Check hive website for most current schedule
Full Moon Ceremony
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When: Thu, 9:30P _(60m)
Leader: Danny Panzella and Vanessa Velez Panzella
For Whom: Those interested in community and spirituality
Description: 9:30pm-10:30pm Full Moon Ceremony by Danny Panzella and Vanessa Velez Panzella Happy Full Moon! Allow your community to hold you as we gather in a sacred circle to release what no longer serves us and set intentions for ourselves under the energy of the moonlight.
Where: NV: New Vinland Spiritual Village, L93 GaltsGulch Isle, Mid-Hill
This Could Be YOUR Event (Thurs 10PM)
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When: Thu, 10:00P _(60m)
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For Whom: You know who you are: you procrastinated or were just too busy to get your act together in time to make it into the official schedule. Well, here’s your last chance to scoop up some time at the FireSteel.com Canopy for your event.
. . . Join the “FireSteel.com Canopy Updates” group on Telegram so you can reserve these last few openings. We’ll add them to our daily schedule which will be posted outside of the canopy. Remember, use of our 15×20 canopy is free of charge and seats 30.
. . . Want to have a late-nite acoustic guitar jam with your pals? How about a meetup with your new bffs? Or maybe there’s a book you’ve read and you’d like to have a discussion about it. It’s not too late to grab this space if you act right now.
Description: There may be an event scheduled here, and then again, there might not be. Join the “FireSteel.com Canopy Updates” group on Telegram (link below) to reserve this spot or stop by the canopy in person to read the daily schedule posted outside to find out what’s been added. {More}
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Viewing of The Big Lebowski
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When: Thu, 10:00P (120m)
Organizer: Marc Tancer, Because “I’m the dude, man”… really, because I do this event every time
For Whom: Who ever wants to watch The Big Lebowski and enjoy white Russians.
Description: Just like us at Porcfest, the dude will not let this aggression stand, man. Not a libertarian movie but certainly has boatloads of libertarian lines and themes. White Russians provided.
Where: TTPM: Taggart Trading, L42 Crypto Isle, Btm-Hill