{Updated 6/16/21}
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Doggy Morning Meetup on the Field
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When: Sat, 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.
Shabbat Morning Service
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When: Sat, 9:00A _(60m)
Organizer: Mikey, Founder of Jewish Libertarians, organizer of Jewish events at PorcFest, and five year vendor
For Whom: Jews and curious others
Description: We havent had a morning service in years! This will be a few prayers and reading of the parsha, as well as a Dvar Torah. A light dairy breakfast will be provided. There is no guarantee of a minyan, nor will we do the full service, unless attendees want to. If the venue is changed, it will be posted at Kowloon Saloon RV 29. {More}
Where: KOW: Kowloon Saloon, L29 Bastiat Isle, Btm-Hill
Bee Free Kids! Start your day with Anie’s Hive
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When: Sat, 9:00A _(60m)
: Stephanie Buzzell
For Whom: Children
Description: Buzz by to start your day with Anie’s Hive! Daily story time, activities, games and more!
. . . Today’s Book: Miss Rumphius
Explore: Making a beautiful life, rainbow/color play, and lupines {More}
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Note: Check the Hive website for most current schedule
Infant and Toddler Morning Meet
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When: Sat, 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: Sat, 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: Sat, 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: Sat, 9:30A (210m)
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
Worker Need; Employer Greed? {Econ 101}
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When: Sat, 9:30A _(90m)
Speaker: Gene Epstein {Website} {Pic}, Former senior economist for the New York Stock Exchange. Founder of the SoHo Forum, an intellectual debate series. Moderator of numerous debates, and participants in several.
For Whom: Are you like Gene — a bleeding-heart capitalist? Would you like to explain the theoretical and empirical case for why wages rise under free market capitalism, and why — contrary to myth — wages have risen over recent decades?
Description: The public suffers much misconception about wages: the most common of which is that workers are helpless, “exploited” by employers. To most people, this perspective “feels” right. The problem is that they are all wrong!
. . . In this interactive talk, Gene Epstein will go over the case for why capitalism is a boon to workers
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. Note that this special session starts at 9:30 because Gene intends to interact with all attendees.
The Crypto 6 & Its Impact on Your Freedoms
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When: Sat, 11:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Aria DiMezzo {Website}, Bitcoin expert and talk radio host
For Whom: crypto-interested; economists; freedom lovers
Description: In a pre-dawn raid, government agents from multiple alphabet agencies broke into multiple times with their Bearcat assault vehicle, pointed armed weapons at occupants, flew a mini-drone into the premise, arrested, and held in solitary six libertarian activists, lead personalities on Free Talk Live. The sin? Trading crypto.
. . . The charges are serious, with lots of guilt by association and “conspiracy” with some of the people who bought crypto. But few believe this is about the stupid war on drugs, or about not following bureaucratic rules.
. . . It has to do with solidifying their monopoly on money, and thus on your labor. {More}
Where: PAV6: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
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Kids: Gymnastics & Acro yoga
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When: Sat, 10:00A (120m)
Leader: Emily Smith, Gymnastics instructor
For Whom: Children
Description: Learn gymnastics basics and partner acro yoga
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
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A Musical Adventure for Kids With Mr. Sam!
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When: Sat, 10:00A _(30m)
: Sam Hammerman {Website} {Pic}
For Whom: Kids ages 3-9 y/o. 2 y/o accompanied by a guardian.
Description: Join a rich experience of music exploration through the senses, with singing, dancing, and playing. From classical music to pop and hilarious songs, you kids will get a taste of musical education which is adventurous and fun!
Offered through Big Wave Music, and taught by professional musician and teacher Sam Hammerman.
Admission: Free for Porcfest attendees. {More}
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Liberty Ecclesia Christian Service
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When: Sat, 10:00A (120m)
Speaker: Varrin Swearingen, Varrin is the host of Liberty Ecclesia
For Whom: All are welcome, Christians are encouraged
Description: Christians who love liberty have gathered at every PorcFest for a Christian service. Again this year, it will be on Saturday. All PorcFest attendees are welcome to attend. Coffee and donuts (provided) starts at 10, service starts at 10:30. We will enjoy prayer, a hopefully-familar song or two, sharing, and a message continuing in our study of the book of Acts.
Where: LE: Liberty Ecclesia, U2 RonPaul Isle, Rgt
Coffee & Connections
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When: Sat, 10:00A _(60m)
Organizer: Liz Going, Since becoming a mover in 2016, Liz has been slowly building up her business via networking, and more importantly helping other liberty minded individuals secure mortgage financing. With a natural knack for networking, she is a guru and has experience hosting speed networking events, chamber events and is a founder of a BNI chapter in Southern NH.
For Whom: Small business owners, small brand owners, and anyone who relies on referrals to build their business will enjoy coming to this event.
Description: Bring your business cards and get ready to connect! This will be a great Saturday morning opportunity to network and meet fellow Liberty-Minded business owners. In a world where entrepreneurship thrives, why not thrive together and comprise your business sphere of other Porc-Professionals!
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Bitcoin and Cup of Joe
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When: Sat, 10:00A _(60m)
Facilitator: Joe Saz {Website}, CEO of Embily USA
For Whom: Bitcoin and Coffee enthusiasts
Description: Have your morning Joe with Joe Saz and discuss Bitcoin {More}
Where: BTC: Bitcoin Hub by Embily, L35 Crypto Isle, Lwr-Hill
Clothing Optional Yoga
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When: Sat, 10:00A _(60m)
: Stephen S, Stephen has been practicing yoga for over ten years and brings a quality of ease and curiosity to his presentation of yoga. He celebrates every opportunity to find freedom in body and mind.
For Whom: Those who wish to explore a yoga practice within a body positive space.
Description: This clothing optional yoga class invites those involved in, or curious about nudity, to congregate in a space that fosters trust. Experience yoga in the buff and define freedom in your own unique body.
Where: BODY: Body Freedom Village, L183 Kindness Isle, Mid-Hill
Chakra Balancing Guided Meditation Tue-Sat 10a
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When: Sat, 10:00A _(60m)
Facilitator: Chloe {Website} {Pic}, People have said the meditations were beautiful.
For Whom: Spiritual people
Description: Balance all 7 of your chakras with sage, crystals, music, and a guided meditation. {More}
Where: N2O: Spiritual Tent, L62 Exchange Isle, Mid-Hill
Note: This is Tuesday – Saturday 10am
Gov v. LBRY (and You)
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When: Sat, 10:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Jeremy Kauffman, Jeremy is on the Board of the Free State Project, a mover with his wife and child, and the founder and CEO of Lbry and Odyssee
For Whom: Fans of block-chain, of defeating big government censorship via big tech, of entrepreneurism, of breaking the big tech monopolies, of freedom of investing, of..
Description: LBRY, a successful competitor to YouTube and ….., created by free stater Jeremy Kauffman, was recently charged with SEC violations. Is this a case hard working government bureaucrats diligently protecting potential investors, or is this an attempt to stop decentralized content distribution so that the government can more easily control you and the ideas to which you are exposed.
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Communitarian Libertarianism {Liberty 101}
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When: Sat, 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: Liberty-curious, who like building and enjoying community with like-minded individuals, despite also not wanting to be slaves to rulers in order to enjoy community.
Description: Libertarianism is usually conflated with isolated individualism, and thus erroneously juxtaposed to communitarianism. To be a libertarian, anti-libertarians will straw-man, one may not care about community, but only about one’s self. The anti-libertarian will inform you that if you ever want to belong to a community, you must reject libertarianism and embrace authoritarianism. This not only is a sophistic fallacy, but it would exclude libertarians like me, and I am most certainly a libertarian.
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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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SoapBox Idol Audition (#4/4)
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When: Sat, 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 last chance to audition. If you have a rant, come and get on the soapbox today!
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
Tie Dye
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When: Sat, 11:00A _(90m)
: Elizabeth
: Stephanie Buzzell,
For Whom:
Description: An annual favorite – come tie dye with your friends!
. . . Bring something white to tie dye (shirt, bandana, etc.) Limited shirts and bandanas will be available for sale if you didn’t bring something. First come first served for all supplies {More}
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Note: Check the hive website for most current schedule
Basic Survival Skills 101: Fire Starting
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When: Sat, 11:00A _(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!
Live Free and Legalize
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When: Sat, 11:00A _(30m)
Speaker: Ross Connolly, Ross Connolly serves as the Deputy State Director of Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire. He is a native Granite Stater; born and raised in Hollis, he is a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua. Ross is an alumnus of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. In his current role, Ross oversees AFP-NH’s efforts to reform our occupational licensing regime, protect Granite Staters’ digital privacy, and reform our criminal justice system.
For Whom: Believers in legalization who want to know WHY the Free State can’t get this done!
Description: The future of drug policy in New Hampshire – Interactive Q&A
. . . Legalization of cannabis has eluded us in the Free State. Why, and how do we get there? Ross Connolly leads an interactive discussion on behind the scenes legislative work aimed at getting legalization over the finish line.
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
Bitcoin Maximalism Vs. Altcoins
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When: Sat, 11:00A _(60m)
Panelist: Tone Vays {Website} {Pic}, Derivatives trader and analyst. Host of Cryptoscam, Bitcoin Law Review, and Unconfiscatable
Panelist: Jeremy Kauffman, {Website} {Pic} Founder of LBRY
Panelist: Chris Pacia, {Website} {Pic} Writer on finance, economics, philosophy, and cryptography
Panelist: Joe Saz, {Website} {Pic} CEO of Embily, USA
For Whom: Bitcoiners, altcoiners, and those who think they are too late to benefit from Bitcoin adoption.
Description: Will all of crypto trend towards one blockchain or is the world trending towards every institution issuing their own tokens? A lively discussion on two competing visions for the future of crypto. {More}
Where: BTC: Bitcoin Hub by Embily, L35 Crypto Isle, Lwr-Hill
State vs. federal Citizenship; The Unknown Choice
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When: Sat, 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
Save the Fili-what?
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When: Sat, 11:30A _(30m)
Speaker: Chris Maidment
For Whom: If you follow D.C. politics!
Description: The Filibuster is a Senate Rule in D.C. that forces a 3/5ths vote in order to proceed on legislation – which prevents the U.S. Senate from devolving in wild partisan extremes and keeps the chamber as the cooling saucer to the hot tea coming from the House of Representatives.
. . . With the filibuster in place, a narrow majority of Senators can not ram through partisan wish list priorities and are forced to find common ground.
. . . Find out why it’s important and how you can help prevent the Senate from revoking the filibuster forever!
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
My Journey Towards Liberty
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When: Sat, 12:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Naomi Wolf {Website} {Pic}, A “third wave feminist”, Naomi brainstormed Bill Clinton’s 1996 re-election bid and Al Gore’s campaign how to reach female voters. Her first book The Beauty Myth was an international bestseller, and named “one of the seventy most influential books of the twentieth century” by The New York Times. …..
For Whom: If you are from the left, if you are curious about the pressures on journalists, if you wondering if leftists can ever discover liberty.
Description: In 2014, Naomi Wolf shared with the Free State her emerging awareness of the pressures of corporate media, especially around the war machine. She captivated a room of libertarian activists and left with a standing ovation.
. . . Since then, she has had another seven years working with, but more often against, the mainstream media. What has she learned? Where is she now in her journey towards human freedom from rulers? {More}
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Kinsella’s Libertarian “Constitution”
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When: Sat, 12:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Stephan Kinsella {Website} {Pic}, An American intellectual property attorney and Austro-anarcho-libertarian writer and speaker for 25 years. He has spoken, lectured and published widely on various areas of libertarian legal theory such as rights theory, anarchism, contract theory, intellectual property, and on legal topics such as intellectual property law and international law. His legal works include International Investment, Political Risk, and Dispute Resolution: A Practitioner’s Guide (Oxford University Press, 2020) and Louisiana Civil Law Dictionary (Quid Pro Books, 2011); his libertarian writing includes Against Intellectual Property (Mises Institute 2008) and the forthcoming Law in a Libertarian World (Papinian Press, 2021). Forthcoming works include Copy This Book: The Case for Abolishing Intellectual Property (2022), and a systematic, codified statement of libertarian principles as an alternative to constitutions and committee-prepared political platforms.
For Whom: Constitutionalists; secessionists; Federal reformers; decentralists; polycentrists; anarcho-capitalists.
Description: State constitutions, including the US Constitution, are not libertarian. The purpose of the US Constitution was to establish a new, powerful, central state, not to protect individual rights. Efforts to draft “libertarian constitutions” are also often flawed, as when they presuppose and legitimate a state or a territory owned by a single owner (Liberland). Does the idea of a “libertarian constitution” make sense? What kind of codification or statement of libertarian principles is appropriate? {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Open House Lunch
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When: Sat, 12:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Constance Spencer
Organizer: Mark Warden,
For Whom: Anyone with real estate questions
Description: Stop into the Your Home Hub to ask questions of the agent(s) on duty and use a table for your lunch.
Where: Home: Your Home, Field
Rugby pick-up game
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When: Sat, 12:00P (120m)
Organizer: Brandon Navom
For Whom: men and women who want to have fun and learn a new sport.
Description: Come learn how to play Rugby, one of the oldest team sports in the world, and one of the newest additions to the Olympics! No experience necessary, just come ready to have fun!
Where: FLD: Field, Field
Note: (Brandon please complete)
Stir The Pot: libertarians want church discipline
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When: Sat, 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: Sat, 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.
Toxic Bitcoiners Meetup
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When: Sat, 12:00P _(60m)
Facilitator: Bitcoin Motorist {Website} {Pic}, Bitcoin miner, node operator, and enthusiast
For Whom: This event is for toxic bitcoiners and the people who love them.
Description: Come hang out with fellow Bitcoiners where we make fun of nocoiners and altcoiners and discuss how we will run our citadels in a hyperbitcoinized world. {More}
Where: BTC: Bitcoin Hub by Embily, L35 Crypto Isle, Lwr-Hill
Mind Over Murder
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When: Sat, 12:00P _(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: 5 of 5 events (1 per day)
Saturday Campground Tour
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When: Sat, 12:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Mikey
For Whom: Newbies
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
Scott Horton on ending the war on terrorism
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When: Sat, 1:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Scott Horton {Website}, Two paragraphs — libertarian institute, Antiwar.com, books, podcast
For Whom: What type of people should come
. . . The person who wants to learn how and why these wars exist, and why and how we should end them all.
Description: Scott will be discussing his new book, ‘Enough Already, Time to End the War on Terrorism. An overview of each of the terror wars and why they need to be ended immediately. Followed by a book signing at the Mises Venue! {More}
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Making Police Accountable {FSP 101}
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When: Sat, 1:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Carla Gericke {Website}
For Whom: If you want to understand how to make policing more accountable to the public.
Description: Your police are there to serve and protect you! But are they?
. . . Carla Gericke, Queen Quill, has been on the forefront in NH to expose police misconduct and let the public know when the man with a gun and a badge is actually a criminal. {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: 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.
How to Be an Effective Public Speaker {Tools 101}
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When: Sat, 3:00P _(60m)
Speaker: Tom Woods {Website}, Tom is the winner of the 2019 Hayek Lifetime Achievement Award, given in Vienna by the Austrian Economics Center and the Hayek Institute. He is the New York Times bestselling author of 12 books, and holds a Ph.D. in history from Columbia University.
For Whom: Anyone who has to speak in front of a group for work, or would like to speak at a libertarian gathering, or would like to be less nervous, more confident, and just flat-out impressive when speaking in front of an audience.
Description: I’ve been a public speaker for over 25 years, and I’ve gained plenty of insights during that time. If you’re terrified of public speaking, or could just use some do’s and don’t’s from someone with plenty of experience, I’ll be sharing what I think is really helpful advice and strategies. See you there!
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: This is part of the Tools 101 series, taking place at 1P in the Anthem Theater daily, designed to support you in conveying libertarian ideas.
Self-Reliance: The Wrong Tool For the Job
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When: Sat, 1:00P (120m)
Moderator: Duk, Jack Of All Trades
For Whom: Problem solvers
Description: A panel of people talking about getting shit done no matter what.
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
No Child Left Undoctrinated
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When: Fri, 11:00A _(60m)
Speaker: Karlyn Borysenko, Karlyn is the leading voice opposing the teachings of Critical Race Theory in New Hampshire.
For Whom: Potential movers, Parents with children in public schools, Folks interested in a discussion on the taxpayer funding of “divisive concepts” being taught in schools and government workplaces.
Description: No Child Left Unindoctrinated: A discussion on propaganda in schools. Free speech or forced speech?
. . . Join us to discuss the liberty aspects of a government bill prohibiting certain topics in schools and workplaces. How else can we stop this slide towards victimhood and race shaming, without inadvertently handing over to government ever greater power of human speech that will inevitably be used against us next time?
. . . This open discussion with Karlyn Borysenko will focus not on the content of Critical Race Theory itself, but on the liberty angle – and the question: is this a free speech problem?
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
Liberty from Reactivity
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When: Sat, 1:00P _(60m)
Facilitator: Theresa Earle
For Whom: Women interested in building behaviors to improve and understand their reactivity to life.
Description: Liberty from reactivity is a root source way to live a more free life. Liberty from Reactivity will be a group discussion. We’ll define it, behaviors that reflect it and its impact in our daily lives. We’ll explore what skill would be supportive and resources we might create to better support each other in our efforts to live a life of liberty.
Where: Womn: Women in the Free State, U30 Tax=Theft Isle, Dn
Frisbee in the Field
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When: Sat, 1:00P _(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.
Mingle on the Field
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When: Sat, 3:00P (480m)
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For Whom: Everyone on the field Saturday night.
Description: After the group photo, come by the HOME tent to use the space to visit, mingle, play a game, and let spontaneous order happen.
Where: Home: Your Home, Field
Call to the Clans
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When: Sat, 2:00P _(30m)
Facilitator: Dennis Pratt, Chef de Village
For Whom: Everyone who has attended this PorcFest: Vendor and vendee; hub organizers and hub attendees; speakers and listeners; families and singles.
Description: Find and gather your campsite, your hubs, your friends, your associates all together and make your way down to the field for our annual photo. Bring symbols of your clan — matching t-shirts, banners, signs, etc. And surround yourself with your clan and your friends for our annual PorcFest (XVIII) photoshoot.
Where: FLD: Field, Field
Note: Make sure the people you care about know about the upcoming photoshoot and herd them down to the field so they can mark this historic moment with you.
Photo Shoot: Official PorcFest XVIII Group Photo
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When: Sat, 2:30P _(30m)
Facilitator: Dennis Pratt, Chef de Village
Organizer: Carla Gericke, Queen Quill
For Whom: Every PorcFest attendee of 2021 — old and young; newbie and old-timer’ sober or other; politicos, agorists, ancaps, beltways, preppers, curious, spouses; Christians, Jews, Muslims, atheists; speakers and listeners; campers and hotelers;
Description: Attention! Attention! All attendees gather on the field for our annual group photo, so that we can tell the world there is a small group, which is larger than they think, of freedom lovers willing to travel for Liberty in our Lifetime.
Where: FLD: Field, Field
Note: This photo shares with the world the number and types of attendees. It is the culmination of our festival. If you don’t like your photo taken, turn backwards, or wear a disguise. But attend to show the world how many there are of us who really don’t like the State and are willing to explore migrating to create on small region for Liberty In Our Lifetime.
Bardo Farm Pig Roast
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When: Sat, 3:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Emily & Neil Smith
For Whom: Hungry porcupines interested in pork and other farm products.
Description: Come and enjoy the traditional all-community dinner, hosted by Bardo Farms, interweaving sustainable gardening and livestock practices, self-sufficiency skills, energy conservation and production, self-discovery, and economic development as one path to freedom in the Upper Valley of NH.
. . . $20 per plate. Mask not required.
Where: FLD: Field, Field
3D Printed Pew Pews
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When: Sat, 3:00P _(90m)
Speaker: Kalmen Barkin, Kalmen has been working in firearms manufacturing for years now and has completed multiple 3D printing projects in the firearms field including FOAK projects
For Whom: People interested in learning more about the technical, legal, and cultural aspects of 3D printing your own pews.
Description: Kalmen will blow your mind with the possibilities of 3D printing and how you can use this technology to print yourself a functioning firearm.
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Vegan Potluck-Free Food!
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When: Sat, 3:00P _(90m)
Organizer: Tarrin Lupo, Main organizer of the event
For Whom: Vegans, vegetarians and anyone interested in plant based food.
Description: Did you know porcupines live off plant based diets? Join us for the 5th year of the vegan potluck. Bring your favorite dish and swap food and recipes. Please label you veggie recipe so people with food restrictions know what is in them. All are welcome. {More}
Where: Blue: The Blueberry, MH4, Porcupine Isle, Lft
Cajun Shrimp Boil @ Kirby’s Q
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When: Sat, 3:00P error4 hrs or sold outm)
Cajun Chef: Chris Dearden, One of the best pitmasters in NH – who still has a piece of his heart in Cajun country
For Whom: Anyone craving some good times and Cajun cooking …
Description: Laissez les bon temps rouler! An afternoon of Cajun food and music. 100 tickets will be sold Monday thru Friday for the boil – $25.00 per order. Red Bean w/ Rice, Voodoo Juice, and more will be available ala carte.
Where: KQ-F: Kirby’s Q, L31 Crypto Isle, Mid-Hill
Note: One pound of 13-15 colossal shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes.
Feminine Energy Yoga
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When: Sat, 3:00P _(45m)
Leader: Kat
For Whom: Anyone that enjoys Yoga and celebrating the feminine
Description: 45 minute yoga class
Where: Womn: Women in the Free State, U30 Tax=Theft Isle, Dn
Open Mic Jam at Bettah England!
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When: Sat, 3:00P (240m)
Open Mic Jam: The Blue Monkeys and Bettah England, It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it.
For Whom: Musicians, wanna-be musicians, used-to-be musicians.
Description: The Blue Monkeys will be hosting an Open Mic/Jam Session at Bettah England (Site 17) – full PA and backline provided. Bring your instrument and jam with us (or play one of our beaters – no guarantee of quality), do your solo thing, or whatever ….
Where: Bett: Bettah England, U17 Tax=Theft Isle, Dn
Humans vs Zombies
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When: Sat, 3:30P (120m)
: Kitty Michelotti
: Stephanie Buzzell,
For Whom:
Description: Come gather and play Humans vs Zombies together. Can you remain human or will you become a zombie too?
. . . Bring a bandana (and Boffers if you have them) to play a PorcFest favorite (zombie rendition of tag around the campground) {More}
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Note: Check the hive website for most current schedule
Talk: “Freedom From Within”.
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When: Sat, 3:30P _(60m)
Speaker: 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: Talk: “Freedom from within”.
. . . This exciting talk shows who you are from your Source. Why life doesn’t always give you what you want and what you can do about it. The talk gives you answers to life’s questions from a philosophical, metaphysical, and quantum physics viewpoint and how it all works together.
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.
Future Vision: Jeffrey Tucker
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When: Sat, 4:00P (120m)
Speaker: Jeffrey Tucker, Editorial Director for the American Institute for Economic Research . Jeffrey Tucker is the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press and eight books in 5 languages, most recently The Market Loves You. He is also the editor of The Best of Mises. He speaks widely on topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture.
For Whom:
Those who enjoy a lively envisioning of the future, with surprising and enlightening historical and contemporary connections.
Description: Come to hear Jeffrey Tucker give his vision of the post-crisis future with his unique style and perspective, how we might get there, and what you can do to bring more freedom to the world and stop lockdowns in our lifetime. Tucker has been a stalwart FSP supporter and now he gets to step back to connect history and future for us with a possible path to protecting our freedoms and civilization. {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.
Little Pink House (Anthem Film)
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When: Sat, 4:00P _(90m)
: Courtney Balaker, Director and Co-founder of Korchula Productions
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 movies with great stories, great acting, great messaging, and who care about eminent domain abuse.
Description: Grand Prize Winner 2017! Catherine Keener and Jeanne Tripplehorn led a remarkable cast under Balaker’s able direction. It tells the true story of Susette Kelo (Keener), a shy small-town nurse who fought Big Pharma and even bigger government all the way to the Supreme Court when her entire neighborhood was confiscated under eminent domain. Deadline Hollywood said of the film, Keener nails the combination of anger, grace and attitude that made Kelo a nationally known crusader against eminent domain abuse. {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.
“I’m from the Government….”
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When: Sat, 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 the cofounder of FreedomFest.
For Whom: Those who are outraged by government meddling and want to do something about it.
Description: “I’m from the Government…. and I’m Here to Ruin your Life.” Saturday’s films are about lives destroyed through eminent domain, civil asset forfeiture, and bad government policy. See the complete Saturday schedule in the Note below. {More}
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: SATURDAY “I’m from the Government— and I’m Here to Ruin your Life”
. . . 4:00 pm “Little Pink House,” Courtney Balaker, dir. (99 min.) Grand Prize Winner 2017! Catherine Keener and Jeanne Tripplehorn led a remarkable cast under Balaker’s able direction. It tells the true story of Susette Kelo (Keener), a shy small-town nurse who fought Big Pharma and even bigger government all the way to the Supreme Court when her entire neighborhood was confiscated under eminent domain. Deadline Hollywood said of the film, Keener nails the combination of anger, grace and attitude that made Kelo a nationally known crusader against eminent domain abuse.
. . . 5:40 pm Discussion: “RICO, Civil Asset Forfeiture, and Eminent Domain: When the ‘Greater Good’ Isn’t”
. . . 6:00 pm “Seized,” Matthew and Thomas Locastro, dirs. (25 min.) A young man’s college career is destroyed when, while driving away from the bank after cashing his tax refund check, police accuse him of having acquired the money illegally. Under civil asset forfeiture laws, the police were able to confiscate the money, without trial or conviction. These onerous CAF statutes have become a source of revenue enhancement for police departments around the country. Because of this Emmy-winning short documentary, many of those laws have been changed.
. . . 6:30 pm “The Falconer,” Ian Reid, dir. (5 min) For Peter, the bond with his falcon, Ares, is as powerful as anyone’s bond with a pet, perhaps more powerful. The commitment it takes to earn the trust of a wild bird instills a special relationship between animal and man. But in order to keep their licenses, falconers must allow unannounced, unwarranted searches of their private homes – in direct contradiction of the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unlawful search and seizure. When Peter’s best friend was detained by armed Fish and Wildlife agents in a surprise raid, he decided enough was enough. With PLF’s support, Peter is suing to get falconers’ rights back.
. . . 6:40 pm “Seize this House,” Keith Wahrer, dir. (6 min.) Comedy. SEIZE THIS HOUSE is an HGTV-inspired satire about two bureaucrats who flip homes and make big money…for their local government. They find homeowners behind on their property taxes (even for amounts as low as $8), kick them out, then sell the homes at auction. The profits (aka the homeowner’s life savings) all go to the county coffers. What a silly idea. There’s no way something like this could actually happen…
. . . 7:00 pm “The Housing Bubble,” Jimmy Morrison, dir. (79 min.) The Bubble came out at a crucial time in American history: America needs a simple economics lesson on the coming crash. Tom Woods wrote a NY Times bestseller on the housing crash and now he has teamed up with experts such as Ron Paul, Peter Schiff, Jim Rogers, Marc Faber, David Stockman, and Doug Casey to reveal where these financial bubbles keep coming from. The Bubble features interviews with those who actually predicted the housing crisis and recession. Austrian economists have predicted every major US crash in the last century, and they are the only ones with the insight necessary to bring us out of this economic slide. This film asks them why this crisis happened, but more importantly, why do they think the next one will be a lot worse.
. . . 9:00 pm Mondo Hollywoodland,” Janek Ambros, dir. (90 min.) Move over, Rocky Horror Picture Show—there’s a new midnight movie cult classic for the 21st Century (filmed on a high-def smart phone, no less). Mondo is a meditation on Hollywood, power, ambition and free will. Are we condemned to put up with rats in the attic and the slings and arrows of cosmic fate? Or can we, with a little help from our friends (and a few magic mushrooms) stand up against the manipulative forces of evil (in the guise of Nixon and Trump Svengali Roger Stone), take back our lives, and find our missing cat?
Last Call! Happy Hour
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When: Sat, 4:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Ross Connolly
For Whom:
Description: Okay, you’ve hung out with us all week. Join us Saturday 4 to 5 to find out how you can get involved with AFP-NH in the future, or with your state chapter until you make your move!
Where: AFP: NHPolitics by Americans for Prosperity, L21 Bastiat Isle, Lwr-Hill
Girls With Guns (No Boys Allowed)
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When: Sat, 4:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Ilma
For Whom: Women who are interested in talking about guns, from total newbie to mucho experienced are all invited to attend. We encourage total newbs to attend the newbie shoot on Thurs or one of the two “Gun Etiquette” talks earlier in the week just to have a bit more familiarity with firearms, but it’s not an absolute requirement. (Sorry, gents, we request you enjoy Jeffrey Tucker’s presentation or any one of the many other interesting events that are scheduled at this same time while we girls talk guns amongst ourselves.)
Description: Women among women talking about guns, ranges, instruction specifically for women who want to improve their skills, sharing tips on good concealment holsters for the different articles of clothing in our wardrobe, etc. Who knows? We might even talk about body armor!
Where: Womn: Women in the Free State, U30 Tax=Theft Isle, Dn
WANTED: Original Scripts for Plays, Scenes & Skits
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When: Sat, 4:30P _(30m)
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For Whom: If you’ve written a play, skit, scene, screenplay, or at least have a basic idea of the plot line, this event is for you. If you’re an actor or director and would like to participate in some exciting new projects, this event is definitely for you.
. . . This is a very loosely structured event where writers will take the lead in sharing the time available between however many writers show up so that each gets a chance to discuss their project, leaving time at the end for questions and reading from the script(s). If only one writer shows up, that person gets to take the stage for the duration. If no writers show up, the actors and directors get to do a meet and greet, so it’s a win-win either way.
. . . So if you’re a writer or an aspiring one, please come to this event. Bring as many hard copies of your creation(s) as there are characters in it so that the actors available can each read from their own script, and watch your projects come to life!
Description: Writers, actors, and directors, bring yourselves and your talents to this event where writers will get a chance to pitch their ideas, talk about their vision, and gather names of folks interested in participating in their project. Liberty-themed projects encouraged but not required, so bring what you’ve written and let the magic happen!
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Note: If there is sufficient interest and participants, the time can be extended until as late as 6 PM by sharing the venue with the FireSteel people who will be using the space in front of the canopy but not the canopy itself starting at 5PM. This will allow any readings or discussions to continue past the 30 minutes currently scheduled.
Beer N Business
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When: Sat, 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: Sat, 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.
Basic Survival Skills 101: Fire Starting
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When: Sat, 5:00P _(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!
The Bitcoin Revolution
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When: Sat, 5:00P _(60m)
Panelist: John Vallis {Website} {Pic}, Host of Bitcoin Rapid Fire Podcast
Panelist: Joe Saz, {Website} {Pic} CEO of Embily USA
For Whom: Readers of the Sovereign Individual. People who are interested in the philosophy of Bitcoin and its cypherpunk roots. Anyone interested in how technological advances forward humanity.
Description: What exactly is Bitcoin’s role in the coming decades as the world moves from an industrial age to an information age {More}
Where: BTC: Bitcoin Hub by Embily, L35 Crypto Isle, Lwr-Hill
Herbal Cocktail Hour
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When: Sat, 5:30P _(90m)
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
Soapbox Idol
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When: Sat, 6:00P (120m)
Moderator: Carla Gericke, Queen Quill herself has wowed PorcFest audiences with her Soapbox idol for now a decade. A superb ranter herself, she seeks new raw talent as well as developing older talent.
For Whom: Those would enjoy the piss and vinegar of a good anti-authoritarian rant.
Description: Bring YOUR best 3-minute rant to be judged by an esteemed panel of judges, moderated by Carla Gericke, and including _____
. . . Now in its 10th year, don’t miss the ultimate crowd favorite SoapBox Idol! Prepare your best 3-minute rant on the topic of your choice. Whatever really bugs you, here is your chance to bitch to — and convince — a receptive audience.
. . . The top Idolers will do their best to impress their passion and insight on the audience and a panel of esteemed judges. Your applause selects the final winner.
Where: PAV6: Crypto6 Pavillion, Field
Note: This event is not suitable for sensitive ears. Loud encourage from the audience is appreciated.
Seized
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When: Sat, 6:00P _(25m)
: Matthew and Thomas Locastro, Directors
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 great films and are outraged by civil asset forfeiture.
Description: A young man’s college career is destroyed when, while driving away from the bank after cashing his tax refund check, police accuse him of having acquired the money illegally. Under civil asset forfeiture laws, the police were able to confiscate the money, without trial or conviction. These onerous CAF statutes have become a source of revenue enhancement for police departments around the country. Because of this Emmy-winning short documentary, many of those laws have been changed. {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.
SCA talk with Duke Cariadoc of the Bow
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When: Sat, 6:00P _(60m)
Facilitator: David Friedman, One of the founders of the Middle Kingdom, first and third king, later twice king of the East Kingdom. Interests include medieval cooking, storytelling, persona, jewelry, furniture, SCA combat, matters Islamic.
For Whom: Anyone who is a part of, has ever been a part of, wishes they were a part of, or is curious about what it takes to be a part of, the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) should attend this meetup. Period garb (or an attempt at period garb) is optional. From tales of yore, to period camp cookery, to the finer points of surviving a melee, this meetup covers it all. (Or at least that’s how we’ll tell the story of the day his Grace, Duke Cariadoc of the Bow came to Porc Fest.) So come one, come all. Escape for an hour and imagine yourself in the world of the fathers of our forefathers…as it should have been.
Description: Duke Cariadoc of the Bow (David Friedman) will host this informal meetup for fans of the SCA at the FireSteel.com Canopy located at site 13, Anarchy Isle, Bottom. {More}
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
The Falconer (Anthem Film)
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When: Sat, 6:30P __(5m)
: Ian Reid, Director
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.
Panelist: Jaclyn Boudreau, Producer of Media for Pacific Legal Foundation
Panelist: Joseph K. Kast, Producer of Media, Pacific Legal Foundation
For Whom: Those who appreciate the power of storytelling and are appalled by intrusions into personal privacy.
Description: For Peter, the bond with his falcon, Ares, is as powerful as anyone’s bond with a pet, perhaps more powerful. The commitment it takes to earn the trust of a wild bird instills a special relationship between animal and man. But in order to keep their licenses, falconers must allow unannounced, unwarranted searches of their private homes – in direct contradiction of the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unlawful search and seizure. When Peter’s best friend was detained by armed Fish and Wildlife agents in a surprise raid, he decided enough was enough. With PLF’s support, Peter is suing to get falconers’ rights back {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.
Seize this House
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When: Sat, 6:40P __(6m)
: Keith Wahrer, Director
Panelist: Jaclyn Boudreau, Media Producer for Pacific Legal Foundation
Panelist: Joseph K. Kast, Media Producer, Pacific Legal Foundation
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 satire aimed at revealing government corruption.
Description: SEIZE THIS HOUSE is an HGTV-inspired satire about two bureaucrats who flip homes and make big money…for their local government. They find homeowners behind on their property taxes (even for amounts as low as $8), kick them out, then sell the homes at auction. The profits (aka the homeowner’s life savings) all go to the county coffers. What a silly idea. There’s no way something like this could actually happen… {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.
The Housing Bubble (Anthem)
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When: Sat, 7:00P _(90m)
Moderator: Jimmy Morrison, Director of the film and Moderator of the panel to follow.
For Whom: Those who enjoy documentaries and want to know more about how government policy affects inflation, interest rates, and financial bubbles.
Description: This is a crucial time in American history. America needs a simple economics lesson on the crash of 2008 and the coming inflationary crash. Tom Woods, who wrote a NY Times bestseller on the housing crash, has teamed up with experts such as Ron Paul, Peter Schiff, Jim Rogers, Marc Faber, David Stockman, and Doug Casey to reveal where these financial bubbles keep coming from. Austrian economists have predicted every major US crash in the last century, and they are the only ones with the insight necessary to bring us out of this economic slide. This film asks them why this crisis happened, but more importantly, why they think the next one will be a lot worse. {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.
Music: Jordan Page
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When: Sat, 7:00P (120m)
Leader: Duk, Stagehand extraordinaire
For Whom: Music lovers
Description: Acoustic band
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Beer is Freedom with Flying Dog Brewing
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When: Sat, 7:00P _(90m)
Leader: Matt & Terry Kibbe & the Free the People Team {Website}, We’re good people who drink good beer and love liberty.
For Whom: Good people who drink good beer and love good liberty.
Description: “Good people drink good beer,” said the great moral philosopher Hunter S. Thompson. But good beer–not that shitty corporate lager– is also a metaphor for liberty, and entrepreneurship, and free trade, and the beautiful things that can happen, spontaneously, when people are free. And, did I mention that there will be FREE BEER? {More}
Where: FTP: Free the People Studio, L139 Independence Isle, Mid-Hill
Note: Flying Dog’s motto is Good Beer! No Shit!
Gun Talk: Got a Question? Ask It Here.
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When: Sat, 7:00P _(60m)
Organizer: Ilma
For Whom: From total gun newbies to not-so-newbies, everyone has something to learn and questions to ask. Here’s where you get to ask that question that you’ve been mulling over in your head but didn’t want to ask your buddies and google was no help. Or maybe you didn’t realize how many questions you had until you came to Porc Fest and saw all the open carrying or attended a class or got into a conversation with one of the 2A folk. Don’t go home with that burning question in your head. Just ask one of our experts. You’ll be glad you did.
Description: We’ve all got questions about guns: What’s the best gun for personal protection? What about home protection? Where should I start if I’m a total newbie and have never even held a gun before? How do I protect my family and at the same time prevent my kids from having access to my gun(s)? What’s the best brand to buy? What should I get: semi-auto or revolver? What kind of ammo should I get for home protection? Reloading: should I or shouldn’t I? How often should I clean my gun and what’s the best cleaner? And the list goes on and on. Bring your curiosity and leave your shyness at home. Here’s where you can ask our industry experts All. The. Questions.
Where: FS: The FireSteel.com Canopy, L13 Anarchy Isle, Btm-Hill
Note: Matt and Brian are just two of our industry experts who will be taking questions from the audience. Together, they have decades of experience and a wealth of practical as well as technical knowledge.
Hawaiian BOOG night
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When: Sat, 7:00P (240m)
Organizer: Marisa
For Whom: Boog family, anyone who wants to have fun, kiddies, everyone!!! (Sorry Dennis, I said it! EVERYONE)
Description: Bring your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, lets have a big bash to end an amazing week of porcfest 2021!!!
Where: Wckd: Wicked Wonderland, L58 Decentralize Isle, Btm-Hill
How to Prepare for the Next Financial Crisis
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When: Sat, 8:20P _(30m)
Moderator: John Leask
For Whom: Those interested in political policy, economics and finance.
Description: Join the Discussion following the screening of “The Housing Bubble.” Where is the economy headed? Why? What are you doing to protect yourself, your business, and your assets?
Where: Anth: Anthem Theater, OfficeBld
Note: This discussion is part of the Best of the Fest at PorcFest, presented by the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival.
Burning Porcupine
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When: Sat, 8:30P _(30m)
Facilitator: Dennis Pratt & Carla Gericke {Pic}, The Chef de Village and Queen Quill
For Whom: Attendees of the historic PorcFest 2021
Description: The closing of the official festival takes place with the Burning of the Porcupine. Come and talk with your fellow porcupines, how you can advance liberty in your lifetime — outside of PorcFest.
Where: FLD: Field, Field
Mondo Hollywoodland (Anthem)
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When: Sat, 9:00P _(90m)
: Janek Ambros, Director of numerous award winning films at Anthem.
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 quirky, innovative comedies with a libertarian twist.
Description: Move over, Rocky Horror Picture Show—there’s a new midnight movie cult classic for the 21st Century (filmed on a high-def smart phone, no less). Mondo is a meditation on Hollywood, power, ambition and free will. Are we condemned to put up with rats in the attic and the slings and arrows of cosmic fate? Or can we, with a little help from our friends (and a few magic mushrooms) stand up against the manipulative forces of evil (in the guise of Nixon and Trump Svengali Roger Stone), take back our lives, and find our missing cat? {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.
Jamie D and the Blue Monkeys Live at PorcFest!!
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When: Sat, 9:00P (120m)
Band: Jamie D and the Blue Monkeys, Jamie D is a Blues and Blues Rock guitarist/singer in the “British Invasion” vein. Along with the amazing Blue Monkeys they deliver their own take on the best of the genre (along with some eclectic selections) from the 60s through today.
For Whom: Literally everyone with ears and dancing feet
Description: Rock into the night on Saturday June 26th on the field with the KickAssiest Freedom-Lovin’ Blues Rock band, and send PorcFest off into oblivion …
Where: BFT: The Bardo Farm Self-Reliance Tent, Field
Bee Free Kids! All the contrarian kids of PorcFest
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When: Sun, 9:00A (120m)
: Stephanie Buzzell
For Whom: Children
Description: Coriander and all the contrarian kids of PorcFest
Activities available to keep the kids out of your “nest” while you pack up your campsite. For young children or children who need direct supervision, please still plan to have one adult stay with your child. PorcFest volunteers do not take personal responsibility for any children present. Teens or other parents may be willing to accompany your child if you need time to pack up.
. . . Book: Coriander the Contrary Hen
Explore: egg races, chicken evolution game, crafts, games, and more {More}
Where: Pint: PorcuPints, BingoHall
Note: Check the Hive website for most current schedule
Volunteer to Packup PorcFest
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When: Sun, 9:15A _(90m)
Queen Quill: Carla Gericke, Carla has invested so much of her labor into the Free State.
For Whom: All Porcupines willing to help us load up the U-Haul and leave Rogers better than we found it.
Description: The festival is over. Come and show your appreciation for this fantastic festival by helping the volunteers who put this all together pack up the U-Haul with all our PF stuff, and clean up Rogers to look better than we found it.
. . . Department heads please arrive at 9A with report of what you need to strike.
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.
Bitcoin and Cup of Joe wrap up
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When: Sun, 10:00A _(60m)
Facilitator: Joe Saz {Website}, 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