WILLIAMSBURG — BurgQuest, a new festival celebrating board games and role-playing games, will take place in Williamsburg Sept. 20-22.
According to the festival’s website, activities and events will include:
- Hundreds of board games available in a free play library, in partnership with gaming organization
- MAGFest (Music & Gaming Festival)
- A packed schedule of panels and performances including guest presentations, game shows, hobbyist talks, actual play sessions, and comedy showcases
- Game design workshops led by visiting academic instructors
- Demonstrations of new and unpublished titles presented by game developers
- A tabletop vendor marketplace
- Field trips off-site to other Williamsburg destinations
- For-hire private sessions with professional game masters facilitating one-shot role-playing campaigns
BurgQuest invites individuals and businesses interested in getting involved as panelists, marketplace vendors, or presenting game developers. Those who wish to participate can apply through the festival website.
“Whether you’re a die-hard board game enthusiast or just curious about the idea of getting into a role-playing game like Dungeons & Dragons, BurgQuest has got you covered,” said Adam Stackhouse, event producer. “This festival is also designed for players of all ages, and we hope to see families coming out for a fun weekend of gaming.”
The primary sponsor for the weekend is the City of Williamsburg, and the event is being produced by AVAdventure Productions, a Williamsburg production company. In addition to BurgQuest, AVAdventure Productions also worked on The Last Word Comedy Festival and the annual Ampersand International Arts Festival, typically held in the spring.
BurgQuest will take place at the Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Conference Center. Registration includes access to all three days of the event and costs $45 for limited early registration. Regular admission is $55, or $25 for children 12 and under.
Stackhouse said that a full event schedule should be available in the next few weeks. Updates about the festival, as well as ticket purchases, can be found on the official website.
