2025 Vent Haven ConVENTion Schedule

Wednesday, July 16

10:00 AM to Noon – Vent Haven Museum Open (must have your own transporation)
2:30 PM – Vent Meet and Greet
3:00 PM – Registration Opens
4:00 PM – First Timers Orientation
4:30 PM – Sign Up for General Open Mic
5:00-7:15 PM – DINNER
7:15 PM – OFFICIAL OPENING with John S. “Brook” Brooking, President of Vent Haven Museum, and Jimmy Vee Executive Director of Vent Haven ConVENTion
7:30 PM – THE OPENING NIGHT GALA
Starring: Joseph Franklin, Margaret Clauder & Buddy BigMountain with MC Brady McAtee
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM LECTURE: “Vent 101” with Dan Horn
9:45 PM – Dealers’ Rooms Open
10:30 PM – GENERAL OPEN MIC with Dirk Golden
10:30 PM – Round Table Vent Coaching with Bob Abdou

Thursday, July 17

9:00 AM – Greeting from Jimmy Vee, Executive Director
9:15 AM – LECTURE: “You Are Your Act: How To Combine Your Hobbies, Skills & Passions To Create A Unique Show” with Damien James
10:30 AM – LECTURE: “Doing Magic with Ventriloquism” with David Ginn
11:45-1:00 PM – LUNCH (Dealers’ Rooms Open)
11:45-1:00 PM – Vent Haven Museum Open (Must Have Your Own Transportation & Badge Required)
1:15-2:30 PM – JUNIOR VENT SHOWCASE with host Dale Brown
3:00-4:15 PM – SENIOR VENT SHOWCASE with host Al Getler
4:30 PM – LECTURE: “Jeff Dunham LIVE”
5:30-7:00 PM – DINNER (Dealers’ Rooms Open)
7:00 PM – BRITISH INVASION SHOW
Starring: Jimmy Tamley and Steve Hewlett with MC Stevo Schuling (Germany)
8:45 PM – The McElroy Legacy with David Pendleton, Jeff Dunham, Austin Phillips, and Janice & Bruce McElroy with Host Al Getler
10:30 PM – GENERAL OPEN MIC with Jeff Goltz
10:30 PM – Midnight — Dealers’ Rooms Open
10:30 PM – Round Table Vent Coaching with Bob Abdou & Buddy Big Mountain.

Please Note: Events can sometimes change at the last minute and that causes the schedule to be altered slightly. In the unlikely event that something does change, we will make every effort to be sure you, in the Vent Community, are informed. Thanks!

Friday, July 18

9:00-10:30 AM – Junior Vent University
with Al Getler, Lynn Trefzger-Joy and Jeff Goltz
9:00-10:00 AM – Blockbuster Workshops
- “How To Add Impact To Your Act with String Puppets” with Bob Abdou
- “Venting Without Your Puppet: The Baby Cry” with Mark Wade
10:30-11:30 AM – Repeat of Blockbuster Workshops
12:15 PM – GROUP PHOTO (Hotel Lobby— DO NOT BE LATE)
12:30-200 PM – LUNCH (Dealers’ Rooms Open)
2:00-3:00 PM – 2nd Group of Blockbuster Workshop
- “How To Add More Funny To Your Act” with Dana Barnum
- “How To Captivate The Crowd with Costumes, Characters & Storytelling” with Margaret Clauder
3:30-4:30 PM- Repeat of 2nd Group of Blockbuster Workshops
4:45-5:45 PM – LECTURE –”An Afternoon with Ronn Lucas” — a speical interview & Q&A
5:45-7:30 PM – DINNER (Dealers’ Rooms Open)
7:30 PM – THE MAGICIAL VENT SHOW
Starring: Damien James, Mike Palma and Rob Watkins with MC Michael Paul
9:00 PM – Vent Haven Raffle
10:15 PM – GENERAL OPEN MIC with Vinnie Ewart
10:15 PM – Midnight – Dealers’ Rooms Open
10:15PM – Round Table Vent Coaching – with Lori Bruner & Trish Dunn

Saturday, July 19

9:00-10:00 AM – LECTURE: “Physical Comedy & Communication” with Randy Christensen
10:15 -11:15 AM – LECTURE: “How To Make Your Characters More Believable with Michael Paul
11:15-12:00 PM – LUNCH (Dealers’ Rooms Open)
12:00-4:00 PM – Tours to The Vent Haven Museum
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – “The Hilarious History of British Ventriloquism” with Steve Hewlett
5:00-7:00 PM – DINNER (Dealers’ Rooms Open)
7:00 PM – SATURDAY NIGHT VENT SPECTACULAR
Starring: Hannah Leskosky and Randy Christensen with MC Ronn Lucas