27th Annual Indiana Wizard of Oz
Festival
Preliminary Event Guide
Events and times are subject to change. Please consult
with Official Event Guide (available at admission booth and various participating Porter County locations).
ADMISSION: $2 adults, $1 children &
seniors
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
Munchkinland Market Days: 10:00am to 6:00pm
at The Yellow Brick Road Giftshop and Oz Fantasy Museum, 109 E. Yellow Brick Road, just off Highway 49. Directions.
Friday Afternoon Autograph Parties: Munchkin, Celebrity, and Special Guest
autograph sessions held in businesses throughout Porter County from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Locations to be announced.
6:00pm-11:00pm, A TRIBUTE TO JUDY GARLAND: Our premier semi-formal event.
An adult evening featuring a lavish prime rib and chicken dinner, live entertainment by the famous female impersonator Danny
Windsor. Danny also played a flying monkey in THE WIZARD OF OZ movie.
Main Hall - Expo Center
Adult: $40
Cash Bar.
Advanced tickets required.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
9:00am - 6:00pm; Arts, crafts, and food booths.
Live entertainment.
10:00am - 10:45am:
OPENING CEREMONIES
"Dreams Come True"
Main Hall - Expo Center
If you did not have the opportunity to witness history first hand last November in Hollywood
when the Munchkins got their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, this is your chance to re-live history with those who were
there! Meet Ted Bulthaup, III, who worked tirelessly with such notable celebrities as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas
to make the Munchkins dream come true.
11:00am - 1:00pm: OZAPALOOZA- Free games.
12:00pm: Lion Look-A-Like Contest - Look-A-Like
Land
Noon - 2:00pm 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)
12:30pm: Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (Ages 0-3): Look-A-Like Land
12:30pm: Dorothy Calling Contest: Look-A-Like Land
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Munchkin Autograph Session:
Location: Celebrity Court.
The Munchkins reserve the right not to sign items for commercial dealers. You
are allowed to bring one (1) personal item.
Admission Tickets ($4 each) go on sale one half (1/2) hour prior to session.
Limited to 50 tickets per EACH HALF (1/2) HOUR session. Each celebrity autograph is $5, payable directly to the celebrity.
1:00pm: Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 4-6): Look-A-Like Land
1:45pm: Scarecrow Look-A-Like Contest: Look-A-Like Land
2:00pm: Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 7-9): Look-A-Like Land
3:00pm: Dorothy Look-A-Like Contest (ages 10-12): Look-A-Like Land
3:00pm - 4:30pm Official Costumed Characters: All will be available for
photo opportunities. Location to be announced.
3:00pm - 4:30pm OZ IDOL: Preliminary Rounds. Here's your chance to
be crowned champion of the Indiana Wizard of Oz Festival's Innaugural OZ IDOL! Hosted by "Ozzy Emerald." Final
Round and crowning to take place on Sunday afternoon.
Main Hall - Expo Center
No Fee for entering contest.
3:30pm: The Wicked Witch Look-A-Like Contest: Look-A-Like Land
4:00pm: Glinda Look-A-Like Contest: Look-A-Like Land
4:30pm: Tin Man Look-A-Like Contest: Look-A-Like Land
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 collector.
Main Hall - Expo Center
Adults: $4
Children (12 and under): $2
Doors open at 7:00pm.
The 4th Annual Hat Contest will take place at 7:00pm.