Five days to go, this will be the last update. We are very much looking forward to seeing all of you then, and will see some of you keeners even sooner. To that end, for those in the hotel on Thursday night, we will have a hospitality room open, we’ll fill you in as to room number once we know it. There will also be early registration available.

Next, for those flying in. When you get to the airport here, and have your bags, call 780 955 7744, extension 3 and they will get the shuttle heading your way. As I recall (wasn’t able to confirm) they usually pick up around door 10 at the airport, they will let you know when you call.

Main registration is from 3:30 to 6:45 pm on Friday. As you register, thanks to a number of donations we will have covid test kits available for all attendees.

The vendors area will be open both Saturday and Sunday, please note that it will be open to the public from 1pm to 5 pm on Saturday only. As such, we are unable to confirm all coming into the market during that time are vaccinated.

With regards to the silent auction, we are going to try something different this year and have the auction online. If you wish to donate something to the auction, send us an email with a photograph or two, and a brief description. We will be adding items as they arrive, we appreciate having information sooner so we’re not trying to do it all on Friday. Bidding will open on Saturday at noon, and close at 11 am on Sunday. Successful bidders will receive an email once the auction closes, and all items must be paid for by cash or etransfer by 6 pm Sunday. Any items remaining at the that will be offered to the second highest bidder.

The hotel is putting together a couple of specials for lunch on Saturday and Sunday to help make sure people get a chance to eat. Montana’s will be offering their full menu, The Den pub will have a pasta bar ($16/person) and there will also be an option to pre-order one of three options both days, information can be found on the website under the events tab.

We want to stress that the dungeon is NOT a social space, we will have a designated area outside the dungeon for all you humans to get together and chat. DM’s will be enforcing this if required, please don’t be the person they have to talk to about this.

Because of the design of Beaumont “B” room, please consider it a “public” event space, and act accordingly, because covering all that glass is problematic!

For those that want to do a little singing, on Sunday night @thehappychappy will be hosting Karaoke in the Devon room from eightish to eleven, contact him for details.

We have a couple other little things we’re working on but are not yet confirmed, will make an announcement as required.

As you make your way here, please travel safely, and we’ll see you all soon.

Addendum Oct 3 UPDATE: If you have particular music that you’d like to hear during the hook pull, send your requests to the Wicked in the West Fet Life email (sooner than later please) or wickedinthewestconference@gmail.com , and we will do our best to have it available.

We’re getting close now! Lots of things to share today.

With a new location this year, and a significantly bigger attendance, we have done our best to plan things to run as smoothly as possible. However, we know that there may be an issue here or there that pops up, let us know if you see any issues!

Suspect many of you have already seen that Sir Guy will not be able to make it due to medical concerns. Also, Tyesha Best is unable to make it due to logistical issues. It is our hope to have both of them present in the future.

We have added one class, our keynote speakers, Sir Tee & little kitsune, will present “Bastinado – the exquisite pain”. The schedule has been updated and will be available on the website later today.

At registration (3:30 to 6:45 pm Friday), you will be required to sign a waiver and show valid picture ID in order to get your event badge and run book. Please note that the event badges come in three colours. Pink ones are for no pictures, White ones are attendees who are ok with pictures, and blue ones are “helpers”, folks who are helping out in various ways and who will try to answer your questions, or find someone who can. Please note your badge is required to enter any space outside of the Vendor’s market. It’s your all inclusive pass!

While on the topic of guest badges, we are trying something new this year, that will allow folks to have pertinent information quickly available if needed. See https://fetlife.com/users/9385301/pictures/135111140 for more info.

We have humans coming this weekend from the western provinces all the way to the east coast, from at least a dozen US states, and even a couple folks from Europe!

For those of you that ordered and have paid for “Wicked Wearables”, the plan is to have them available at the registration desk. For those who didn’t order, we will have a limited number of tee shirts available, first come, first served, cash only please.

We will also have our Wicked patches as well as “Respect” pins available for sale ($10 each) throughout the weekend.

The run book is being finished as this is written and will be off to the printer tomorrow morning.

We are now taking donations for the silent auction, and we have quite a number of items come to us already. Plans for the auction will be finalized this week.

We have had a huge interest in the Sunday night hook pull, please see the information on the website (also in Fet Life group / in run book) for important details.

Speaking of the website, keep checking back for updates and further information. We’re updating things pretty much daily these days.

Many of us see Wicked as family, and many of us are pretty liberal with hugging those we care about. That DOES NOT mean that you are expected to accept hugs from everyone, make sure you have consent, especially with new (and new to you) folks! This is especially important given what the last two and a half years have taught us.

LAST, but certainly not least, we’re going to quote our good friend @DawnMegaTron, who said this a few years ago, and it’s stellar advice. “Bring yourself. Your true self. Or at least, leave your walls at home. You’ll find your true self waiting for you with our family once you get here. <3”

In Leather, with Love
Nelson & Imp