Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Harry Potter Party in Oshkosh

Come and join in the fun as downtown Oshkosh transforms into the world of Harry Potter for Harry Potter: Oshkosh Main Street Magic from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday, July 20, 2007.

Main Street will be closed for the big event while fans countdown to the release of the final Harry Potter book. There will be entertainment and activities for all ages. The Business Improvement District, sponsor of the event, is still finalizing the details but activities in the works include:
  • A Marauder’s Map (including a scavenger hunt)
  • Hogsmeade Passes
      N.E.W.T ($50) which includes:
    • 10% discount for participating Downtown stores
    • Oshkosh Main Street Magic activities
    • Character Dinner—an end of term feast featuring Dumbledore and other Hogwarts professors! Your ticket includes a free photo.
    • A raffle ticket for a trip for 4 to London to ride the Hogwarts Express, etc.
    • A trip through the Shrieking Shack and a short presentation before you receive . . .
    • A copy of the book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—to be given out at midnight.

      O.W.L. GUEST PASS ($25) includes everything above except a copy of the book—to be purchased by N.E.W.T Pass holders for those families who do not want multiple copies of the book.

      Gringotts Goblin Pass ($28) includes a copy of the book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—to be given out at midnight; a 10% discount to participating Downtown stores; Oshkosh Main Street Magic activities.

      Muggle Pass (FREE) includes 10% discount to participating Downtown stores; Oshkosh Main Street Magic activities.

  • The Weird Sisters (band)
  • HP Movie in the Park
  • Street Vendors
  • People in costume
  • Crafts / games / activities for kids
  • “Get a sock for Dobby” and support the Winnebago County Literacy Council – $1


Watch for more details!