- Oct 19th: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Big Lick Conspiracy presents hilarious, improvisational comedy based entirely on audience suggestions along with sketch comedy. Come enjoy live comedy that is fast-paced, smart and outrageously funny.
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Campfire Stage
Everyone knows that great stories are told by the campfire, and there is no shortage of compelling, informative, and inspirational tales and talks at GO Fest. New this year is the Mast General Store Campfire Stage, a place to gather and listen to a variety of speakers talk about their relationship with the outdoors and hopefully encourage others to step out of their comfort zones and enjoy the mountains, trails, and rivers we have in our own backyard.
Campfire Cooking & the Art of Fire
- Oct 20th: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us as we learn the ins-and-outs of live fire cooking. Using what is before you and what is easily packed in-and-out, this workshop will teach you the essentials of food preparation, fire management, and multi-tasking with an open-fire. Walk...
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Climate and Clean Energy Panel
- Oct 19th: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This panel will be discussing tax credits, rebates, programs and incentives currently available for home and business energy efficiency and solar energy to help lower your power bills. Discuss common solar misinformation and collective actions around clean energy for resilient...
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Howl for Hope: Conserving Red Wolves and Our Future
- Oct 20th: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Katie Harlow and Kiana Nowall, both Virginia Tech graduates with degrees in Wildlife Conservation, as they share their passion and expertise in a captivating presentation on the importance of conservation efforts, with a special focus on the critically endangered...
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Living Off The Land
- Oct 19th: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Victoria is an enrolled Citizen of the Monacan Indian Nation serving as a Member of the Historic Resource Committee. She is Program Director for Solitude/Fraction on the campus of Virginia Tech and their Presidential Ambassador to Native Nations. Victoria will...
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The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) (Again)
- Oct 20th: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Did you know in the 16th century all Shakespeare plays were originally performed in open-air theatres? Known as one of the world’s most frequently produced plays, ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’ has been translated into dozens of languages....
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The Outdoor Industry & Funding of Public Outdoor Assets Panel Discussion
- Oct 19th: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us at the Campfire Stage for a dynamic panel discussion, as we explore the intersection of outdoor recreation and community development. We'll dive into initiatives from Our Virginia Outdoors, the VA MTNS Outdoor Collective, the Valley Outdoor Infrastructure Committee,...
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Vinyasa Flow Presented by Dayspring Yoga on the Mainstage
- Oct 19th: 9:45 am - 10:45 am
Come loosen up with an accessible, yet challenging yoga flow. We will focus on breathing, strengthening poses, balance, flexibility, and relaxation. If you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, there is something here for you. This...
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Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast LIVE
- Oct 19th: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Come watch a live recording of the Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast with your host Jessica Bowser. Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast is the ultimate guide for local outdoor recreation. Every episode contains recommendations and information to plan your own adventures in...
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Wonderful Wild Edibles: Beginner Foraging for Mushrooms and Plants
- Oct 19th: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn about edible fall mushrooms with Chaotic Forager, the Internet's Mushroom Auntie! This beginner-friendly mushroom talk will include different identifying features of several mushrooms found throughout Virginia, important foraging safety and ethics considerations, and even a few recipes.
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