Get ready to step into the wizarding world of PotterFest from 5-8 p.m. this Friday. When the clock strikes 5 p.m., Vermilion Street will become Diagon Alley and North Street will turn into Knockturn Alley.
Pick up a scavenger hunt map at participating Downtown Danville shops to find magical surprises throughout the event. Turn in your completed scavenger hunt sheet back to the Masonic Temple by 7:30 p.m. to enter the drawing for an exciting prize package!
Don’t forget to stop by Hogwarts at the Danville Public Library and other downtown businesses to catch your favorite scenes from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Treat yourself to a Butterbeer at various locations on North Vermilion Street or a magical treat at Vermilion River Beer Company from Kayla’s Chic Treats.
See if you can find Hagrid in the Forbidden Forest, visit Dementor Cove, or perhaps try your hand at Quidditch in Danville Public Library’s lawn!
Explore the Masonic Temple, where a variety of PotterFest-themed booths, products, and activities await.
Feeling competitive? Head over to Temple Plaza for the Harry Potter Trivia Tournament at 6 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 — first come, first serve.
All this and many more magical surprises await at Danville’s PotterFest. Be sure to pre-order your exclusive 2024 PotterFest T-shirts here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAF 2DA3FEC43-52123765-potterfest#/
For the safety of those attending Vermilion Street will be closed Friday from 4-8:15 p.m. Please refer to the map and seek an alternative route. For more information, please contact Caleb Bryant, Community Relations Coordinator, at 217-431-2317 or cbryant@cityofdanville.org.