OSFest @OSFest

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OSFest is a festival celebrating the creative talents of residents in the Hyperverse.


Joined 2 years ago

About Myself

#OSFest2024 building is underway! The festival runs from Opening Day Oct 4, 2024 thru Closing Day Oct 20, 2024 with Burn Events at the end of the night. Are you having an event during those dates? Contact us to get on our satellite event list so we can promo your event during OSFest 2024! We have 8 hours set aside for satellite events on other grids. On the grid we have 110 hours of performer events and 84 hours to scheduled to see exhibits and stores or participate in activities and sponsorship!

My Interests

The community voted to have no particular unifying theme this year so it will be an interesting hodgepodge of exhibits, stores, and performances. The grid layout is also different from previous festivals. Something new and fresh for a fresh new year!

I'm Looking For

OSFest celebrates the creative talents of residents in the decentralized Hyperverse. We welcome merchants, exhibit presenters, and entertainment artists. For two full weeks, including weekends, we'll have music, dance, art, and merchant expos in one place - the OSFest Grid! This is an all volunteer effort with a limited number of free parcels for exhibitors and merchants provided by the grid sponsors.

Favorite Quote

“If you don't build your dream someone else will hire you to help build theirs.” ― Tony Gaskins

OpenSimulator Version

OpenSim-NGC 0.9.2.202105.1 Yeti Dev

Viewer Version

Recommended Viewer for OSFest: Firestorm for OpenSim (EEP capable)

My Regions

OSF_S_Stores
0 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_S_Stores 0 Users
Free Parcels for Merchants, 64m x 48m Store, 900 land impact prims allowed
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OSF_N_Stores
0 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_N_Stores 0 Users
Free Parcels for Merchants, 108m x 108m Store, 2700 land impact prims allowed
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OSF_N_Exhibits
2 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_N_Exhibits 0 Users
Free Parcels for Exhibitors, 108m x 108m, 2700 land impact prims allowed
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OSF_NW_Exhibits
0 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_NW_Exhibits 0 Users
Free Parcels for Exhibitors, 64m x 48m, 900 land impact prims allowed
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OSF_NE_Exhibits
0 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_NE_Exhibits 0 Users
Free Parcels for Exhibitors, 64m x 48m, 900 land impact prims allowed
more info
OSF_NE_Expo
1 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_NE_Expo 0 Users
OSFest NE_Expo Sponsor parcels available
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OSF_NW_Expo
0 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_NW_Expo 0 Users
OSFest NW_Expo Sponsor parcels available
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OSF_Welcome
0 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_Welcome 0 Users
Let's be nice, have fun, and make this a welcoming space with Sponsor parcels available for everyone! All visitors are subject to the code of conduct outlined in our policies at https://www.opensimfest.com/policies
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OSF_Event
3 2 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_Event 1 Users
OSFest Performances and Dance Area with Sponsor parcels available
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OSF_Burn
0 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_Burn 0 Users
OSFest Burn region for Burn Events, Fireworks, or Particle Shows with Sponsor parcels available
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OSF_Zen
2 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_Zen 0 Users
The Zen Region at OSFest is where Mindful Mondays happen in this Community Region from sponsor Beyond Zen Life. It's a place to relax, meditate, practice Tai Chi, and do Yoga to find Zen amidst life's chaos during OSFest. Creative commons content curated from around the HG with Sponsor parcels ava...
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OSF_HGWelcome
2 0 grid.opensimfest.com:8022:OSF_HGWelcome 0 Users
Let's be nice, have fun, and make this a welcoming space with Sponsor parcels available for everyone! All visitors are subject to the code of conduct outlined in our policies at https://www.opensimfest.com/policies
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Activity

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
Promote your grid, show off your creativity, on one of the free parcels of land at OpensimFest.
If you are using an HG avatar, you will not see a group invite unless you are in the OSFest grid at the time the invite is sent. If you are using a local avatar, check your notifications to see your group invite. If you don't see it, let one of the organizers or admins know. Here is an updated grid layout map that shows grey parcels are taken. Can't see the map clearly? click here https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/891871633726398474/...
Plenty of room! Tell your friends to come signup https://signupschedule.com/osfest and register https://www.opensimfest.com/register
OpensimFest July 8 - 24
If you like Drama, and judging by the most commented posts on this page, you clearly do, then check out the DRAMATIC* pictures of past Festivals.
https://discord.com/channels/501160842939727874/8754808588...
Luna Lunaria has compiled a History of the event, with photos, videos, and articles going all the way through from early editions of AvatarFest, through to the Gather region, meant as a place for Fest alumni to party and remember past chaos.
OSFest begins on July 8 2022
(*nah, not really any drama, but pretty interesting as part of Opensim's cultural legacy.)
Continuing our series of profiles of the OSFest team, this time Thirza Ember.
Bookmark our Blog page, it will have information and reviews throughout the festival!
https://www.opensimfest.com/post/meetup-with-osfest2022-le...
OSFest begins July 8, and runs for 17 days of music, entertainment, shopping and exhibits.

sharanncousine: want t-shirt! 2 years ago
Rules rule!
Do you enjoy TOS?
Are you a Policies Person?
Can't get enough when it comes to Code of Conduct ?
Then this link is for you!
https://www.opensimfest.com/policies
No, seriously, here are the limits to what's allowed behavior at OSFest. It's serious business.
If the builds are the heart of OpensimFest, then the musical performances are its soul, so who better to organize the performers than the Fairy Godmother of soulful tunes of every genre, Rosa Alexeev.
But wait, who is she exactly? Find out here!
https://www.opensimfest.com/post/meet-our-osfest2022-perfo...
Still haven't signed up to be part of OpensimFest?
Register today, it's free! https://www.opensimfest.com/event-details/osfest-2022
and join our Discord channel to learn more

https://discord.com/invite/8RtXqpS7cT
Greeters needed for OpensimFest! It's an opportunity to help out in a fun way. Who's running the Welcome crew? Read about Rob here:
https://www.opensimfest.com/post/meetup-with-osfest-2022-l...
Do you need a nice building in which to show off your creations/merchandize at OSFest?
Making mesh that fits the limits of the grid can be challenging but Luna Lunaria has kindly provided a solution!
" Fits the 64 x 64 and is full perms so that you can size it to your parcel and do with whatever you like. You can find it at the main landing as well as the landings for Oxygen, Sulphur, and Fluorine. Feel free to share it" - Luna Lunaria
Are you a performer or host/hostess?
If you would like a local account and haven't registered, do so now so we can send you an email invite
Here is the link for the new performer group 'tickets' https://www.opensimfest.com/register
How can you join the Performers group inworld? Personal invitations are going out today.
How to check you're in the group - Login to OpensimFest Grid, activate your Performers group tag, go to any of the Event regions, and test your ability to rez, change the parcel audio stream and to enable or disable voice.

Thirza Ember: I hope that girl has powerful deodorant 2 years ago
OpensimFest is a machine with many moving parts, and dedicated volunteers help to keep it running smoothly. Curious about who's who at the Fest? Check out this profile of Contessa Lacombe, the Exhibit Coordinator
https://www.opensimfest.com/post/meet-exhibitor-organizer-...

OSFest - What is the story ? For a quick tour around the origins and aims of the event
watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1PaHDsgqS8

Grid was briefly offline to install Gloebit capability, and all is good !
Builders, there will be occasional periods with the grid Offline to test and update software, so if you cannot get inworld, please check Discord for updates.
This is the announcement channel https://discord.com/channels/501160842939727874/8918716337...
OpensimFest just 33 days away! Happy building.
A big THANK YOU to all Sponsors and Contributors. You've helped us reach our goal of covering the cost of OSFest !
Keep it coming - all further donations and sponsorship contributions will be shared out among the many performers who will be on stage over the 17 day event.
Avatar registration is now open. Check your email for a link to set up your local avie. PS, YES you CAN use your usual avatar name.
Building with a HG Avie?
Contact Shelenn on Discord to set up a meet to get building permissions.
https://discord.gg/8QMqVpr5KW

OSFest: Having problems configuring your Viewer to osfest grid? This link may help you. https://mewe.com/group/5c09b700f02efc484e8032a5 2 years ago
Signing up for OpensimFest? There's still time. Here's how!
* EVERYONE can register for a free ticket, as a Participant, Exhibitor, or Merchant. Either way, the ticket is free.
https://www.opensimfest.com/event-details/osfest-2022
* Are you a Sponsor? Sign up at https://www.opensimfest.com/callforsponsors, then contact the Fest admin on our Discord channel to find out about your parcel.
* Are you an exhibitor or merchant? Pick your parcel here https://signupschedule.com/osfest
The link is also available on Discord - join the group! https://discord.gg/J87UCKHY
* How to Choose your parcel:
Take a look at the grid map - use this link to get an even better version of the picture
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/891871633726398474/...
Exhibitors choose your parcels in the Alchemist Estate (Oxygen and Fluorine regions) or in the Marches Estate (Chlorine and Quantium regions for large builds).
Merchants choose your parcels in the Guild Estate (Sulfur region) or in the Marches Estate (Chlorine and Quantium regions for large builds).
OpensimFest 8 - 24 July 2022

Thirza Ember: I chose the Fluorine region - it's good for my teeth 2 years ago

Join the Fest! To register go to https://www.opensimfest.com/register
Our Discord group is https://discord.gg/8QMqVpr5KW


OpenSimWorld: The image says opensimworld.com but it should be opensimfest.com 2 years ago
Parcel choosing is now open - yay!
For those who are registered, do not delay
Go check your email, Look at the plan,
Grab you a parcel as soon as you can!
If you're not signed up yet, then do it today
OSFest in July - it's not far away!
https://www.opensimfest.com/register
OSFEST JULY 8 - 24

Thirza Ember: Great event, not so sure about the poem tho 2 years ago
The plot thickens!
Over the next few days it will be possible to choose your parcel on the opensimfest Grid using a new webpage on opensimfest.com

We are working as fast as we can to get your access to the grid and open registration for those who opt to use local avatars (HG avatars can be added/invited to your parcel groups).
For those planning to use HG avs only, contact Shelenn.Ayres @grid.metaversedepot.com:8002 (note we cannot invite HG avs to the parcel groups until you visit the OSFest 2022 grid so we need to coordinate times)

Spax Orion: KUDOS to all who make Opensim GREAT! I wish you the BEST for this festival. I will only do licking if you serve HEAVENLY HASH iced cream on a sugar cone! 2 years ago
There are so many ways to represent yourself and your grid at OpensimFest. Get a free parcel and exhibit. Sign up to be a 'music maker - your own singing, or as a DJ. Or simply be a Greeter.
For one hour, you're the first person that people meet on the festival grid, so it's a chance to make new friends, and to support our diverse community, Will you be a part of something positive?

Thirza Ember: As someone who has always longed to tell people where they can go, this looks like my dream opportunity. 2 years ago
There are so many ways to represent yourself and your grid at OpensimFest. Get a free parcel and exhibit. Sign up to be a 'music maker - your own singing, or as a DJ. Or simply be a Greeter. For one hour, you're the fist person people meet on the festival grid, it's a chance to make new friends, and to support our diverse community, Will you be a part of something positive?
Lovely profile of Luna Lunaria in the opensimfest blog this week.
She is a busy lady!
Great article by Doc Nolan https://www.opensimfest.com/post/an-interview-with-osfest2...
Have you signed up for OpensimFest yet? https://www.opensimfest.com/register
Opensimfest is getting closer, and it's going to be fun!
Here is a post by Thirza about 3 Festival performers Karima, Torben, and Joao.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2022/05/three-good-reasons.h...
The first step to being part of the Fest - sign up for your FREE ticket here. https://www.opensimfest.com/register
Then join the Discord group for more information https://discord.gg/8QMqVpr5KW
Exhibit - Perform - Volunteer - Sponsor - Party!
Yay OpensimFest is getting closer and closer ! Have you booked your free parcel of land yet?
To learn more about the prim counts, parcel sizes, and opportunities to volunteer and sponsor the event go to
https://www.opensimfest.com/

Thirza Ember: Woot! I'm curious, what is the prim count on an average build for opensimfest? 2 years ago

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My Reviews

IMA Outpost Alpha

Thanks to IMA for making opensimfest happen in 2022

Cherry Freebies

Beautiful imaginative art - lovely!

XTALENT

Really interesting Museum with 2D and 3D exhibits, a great journey through Natural History and more.

Sandbox Plaza II

What's not to like? A great place to put together your build.

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