SUNDAY September 16, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Arts, crafts & food booths open
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 am BREAKFAST WITH THE MUNCHKINS: Our Breakfast with the Munchkins is one of the most popular events of the Festival. The event is attended by the Munchkins, our Celebrity guests along with the Official OZ Festival Characters.
Main Hall- Expo Center
Adult/Child - $15; Children $10 (2-12 yrs)
Under 2 free (if sharing parent’s meal)
Advanced Tickets Required
(Doors open 9:00 am)
11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. STORY TIME WITH ROGER BAUM: This event will allow children to relive a part of Wizard of OZ history. Just as L. Frank Baum told his stories to children over 100 years ago, they will hear Mr. Baum’s great-grandson Roger S. Baum tells his own stories about the land of OZ. Main Hall – Expo Center.
11:30 Scarecrow Look-A-Like Contest:
12:00 Lion Look-A-Like Contest:
12:30 Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 0-3):
1 - 3 Munchkin Autograph Session: Location to be announced. Munchkins reserve the right not to sign items for commercial dealers.You are allowed to bring 1 personal item. Cost of each autograph is $5. Tickets go on sale ½ hour prior to session. Limited to 50 tickets per EACH ½ hour session.
1:00 Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 4-6):
1:30 – 3:00 Official Costumed Characters: All will be available for photo opportunities. Location – TBD.
2:00 Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 7-9):
2:00 Your Favorite Munchkin Look-A-Like Contest:
2:30 Tin Man Look-A-Like Contest:
3:00 Wicked Witch Cackling Contest:
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3:15 Dorothy Calling Contest:
3:45 Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 10-12):
4:45 Grand Finale: Many consider this their favorite part of the festival. Come together before you travel back over the rainbow to your home and say goodbye to the Munchkins, Celebrities and Costumed Characters.
Ticket Prices
Emerald City Gala (Friday Night) $35.00
Dorothy’s Birthday Part (Lunch) (Saturday)
Hosted by the Costumed OZ Characters
(Adults or child) $6.00
Breakfast with the Munchkins (Sunday)
Adults $15.00
Children (2-12) $10.00
(Under 2 free (if sharing parent’s meal)
Board of Directors
Brenda Maynard, President
Mary Paschen, Treasurer
Karen Bittorf
Steven Maynard
Carla Sellers
Anna Mae Satanek
Special thanks to our committee chairmen
You are the life of this Festival, and we thank you for all your hard work. Our success comes from your commitment to the Indiana Wizard of OZ Festival.
(See you all soon as we plan for our 27th Anniversary)
Committee Chairperson
Airport Greeting Carla Sellers
Ambassadors Chris Lascody & Dona Trager
Artwork Tim Wolak
Booths Dee Spargur
Breakfast with the Munchkins Julie Brown & Jeff Brown
Celebrities Brenda Mayard & Mary Paschen
Costumed Characters Karen Bittorf
Festival Logistics Steven Maynard
Friday Autograph Parties Allen Pease
Hat Contest Jane Craddock & Basha Puelo
Information Booth Linda Spry
Judy/OZ Exchange Laura Isley & Karen Owens
Look-A-Like Contests Barb Pinks
Dorothy’s Birthday Party (lunch) Laura Isley & Carole Mackey
Marketing/Public Relations Carla Sellers
Souvenirs & First Aid Brenda Maynard, Melissa Thompson
Munchkin Autograph Sessions Steven Maynard
Commerative Stamp Mary Paschen
StoryTime With Roger Baum Linda Spry
Emerald City Gala Laurie Franke Polz & K. Eldridge
Webmaster Russ Harper
Wrap Party Anna Mae Satanek
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
All
The Festival Volunteers
We would not be able to provide a wonderful fun-filled weekend to our visitors with out your support and
Dedication to the Festival
Thank you one and all!!!!!!
See you all for our 27th Annual
Indiana Wizard of OZFestival
September 13-14, 2008
26th Anniversary Indiana
Wizard of OZ Festival
September 14-16, 2007
Preliminary Event Guide
(Please consult with Official Event Guide as times and events may have changed)
PORTER COUNTY EXPO CENTER
215 E Division Road, Valparaiso, IN
(Corner of Rte 49 and Division Road)
Sponsored by: Lakeshore Festival & Events
Office: 3 East US Hwy 6, Suite 5, Valparaiso, IN 46385
P. O. Box 2138, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219/983-1691; Fax: 219/926-2532
www.wizardofozfestival.org
Admission $2 Adults, $1 Children – FREE PARKING
History of the
Indiana Wizard of OZ Festival
The Indiana Wizard of OZ Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year! Who would have thought that when Jean Nelson, former owner of the Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop and OZ Fantasy Museum, started this festival in 1981 that it would have grown to become the world’s LARGEST Wizard of OZ Festival, from one day and 5 shops to hundreds of vendors, ten of thousands of visitors and an OZ fantasy packed weekend. It was always Jean’s dream to keep the fantasy of OZ alive for many generations to come. Lakeshore Festival and Events is proud to be the caretaker of Jean’s dream. The Festival continues to thrive because of the family oriented values instilled by the 1939 MGM film classic “The Wizard of OZ”, an enduring literary classic written by L. Frank Baum. We invite you to follow the Yellow Brick Road to Northwest Indiana and experience Jean’s dream.
Parents note: For Lost Munchkins (children) or emergency concerns please go to the Information Booth.
FRIDAY September 14, 2007
Munchkinland Market Days 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop & Oz Fantasy Museum
109 E. Yellow Brick Road, just off Highway 49
Friday Afternoon Autograph Parties: Munchkin, Celebrity & Special Guest autograph sessions held in businesses throughout Porter County from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Locations to Be Announced.
6:00 – 11:00 pm. EMERALD CITY GALA: Our premier semi-formal event. An adult evening featuring a lavish Pork Loin & Chicken Kiev dinner, live entertainment & cash bar. Main Hall – Expo Center. Special Costume contest – cash prizes!!!!!
Main Hall- Expo Center
Adult- $35 each
Advanced Tickets Required
SATURDAY September 15, 2007
9:00 – 6:00 Arts, crafts & food booths, live entertainment
10:00 Parade (non motorized)
11:30 Toto Look-A-Like Contest:
12:00 Lion Look-A-Like Contest:
Noon – 2:00p.m. DOROTHY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY HOSTED BY THE COSTUMED CHARACTERS: This popular event will feature up close and personal time with the Festival’s official characters.
Main Hall- Expo Center
Adult/Child - $6 each
Advanced Tickets Required
(Doors open 11:45 am)
12:30 Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 0-3):
12:30 Scarecrow Look-A-Like Contest:
1 - 3 Munchkin Autograph Session: Location to be announced. Munchkins reserve the right not to sign items for commercial dealers. You are allowed to bring 1 personal item. Cost of each autograph is $5. Tickets go on sale ½ hour prior to session. Limited to 50 tickets per EACH ½ hour session.
1:00 Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 4-6):
1:45 Wicked Witch Look-A-Like Contest:
2:00 Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 7-9):
3:00 Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 10-12):
3:00 – 4:30 Official Costumed Characters:
All will be available for photo opportunities.
Location – To be announced.
3:30 Dorothy Calling Contest:
4:00 Glinda Look-A-Like Contest:
4:30 Tin Man Look-A-Like Contest:
7:00pm-10:00pm JUDY/OZ EXCHANGE: Judy and Memorabilia and Auction, oh my! The Judy/ OZ Exchange is an event targeted towards the serious OZ collectors.
Main Hall – Expo Center
Adults - $4; Children (12–under) - $2
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The 3rd Annual Hat Contest will take place at 7:00 p.m.
