GeekFest is almost here!

I am rather excited for GeekFest especially since I have never been to it before and am not really sure what to expect.  This will be their  6th annual GeekFest and will be held in Johannesburg.

~What they say~

What You Can See:

• Robo Wars (with amazing prizes to be won)
• LARP (live action role-playing) Displays by The Dahogrian Empire
• Medieval Combat displays
• Cosplayers
• Massive Geek Themed Market
• …and so much more

What You Can Do:

• Chill in our huge gaming tent or in the craft beer garden
• Participate in all manner of board games
• Test your brainpower with the Geek Quiz
• Dress up and enter the cosplay competitions
• ….and this is only the beginning!

Take a break after browsing our stalls and kick back in the chill zone. Craft beer, refreshments and an assortment of awesome food will be available.

~What  they told me~

There shall be over 100 unique market stalls that shall be selling geeky items. You shall be able to try live action role-play and take some pics with guys in real armour! Plus there will be a RoboWars challenge, what! Will without a doubt be my first time seeing that. I am looking forward to the cosplay competitions that they are going to be hosting. I really am a sucker for cosplay.

There will also be a craft beer garden and a great kids play area.

The Details:

• When: 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday) May
• Where: MonteCasino
• Pricing:
  • R120 Saturday (R150 at door)
  • R120 Sunday (R150 at door)
  • R200 for a weekend pass
• Time:
  • Saturday
    • 10am – late
  • Sunday
    • 10am – 5pm

Wanna learn more? Check out their website here www.geekfest.co.za  or their Facebook page. Otherwise, you can grab your tickets from Ticketpro here or get a full weekend pass over here! This has just hyped me up and has really picked up my mood. I am really excited and can’t wait for GeekFest. Plus, I will hopefully be able to meet a couple familiar faces and new friends and hopefully meet some new ones.

Only 16 days to go!

Will I be seeing you there?