Plan Your Weekend
It's a party, all weekend long!
The George H. Darden II Funkateers Ball isn't just one night or one show--it's a weekend of events where you can meet your Funky friends and make brand new ones! Plan to stay from Friday through Sunday if you can. This year all events will be held at The Bethesdan Hotel. Your weekend ticket covers admission to all events.
Friday, September 26
3 PM Check in, then meet and relax in the hotel bar
7 PM Hospitality Suite opens
8 PM P-Funk Radio Live!
DJ JTRP (aka Keith Jackson) brings his popular Friday Night Stress Release Party to the Hospitality Suite! Expect some special guests to stop by...
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Saturday, September 27
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11 AM Lyrically Correct (P-Funk Edition)
Test your P-Funk knowledge but watch your words! (Hospitality Suite)
12 PM Funk from the Front Seat Live!
Nappy #9 (Zack Roberson) brings you his unique mix of interviews and engaging talk (Ballroom)
2-4 PM Day Party
DJ, jam session and sing along--details to follow! (Ballroom)
8 PM FB9 All-Star Band
The band takes it to the stage performing tracks from P-Funk albums released in 1975: Chocolate City, Mothership Connection, and Let's Take It to the Stage. Featuring Terre Holland, Guy "NowChild" Curtis, "Big Funk Rob" Woods, Chris Schmitt, Tony Camm, Zack Roberson, Brett Murray and Wesley Bean).
10 PM DJ After Party
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Headquarters Hotel - The Bethesdan
Most Funkateers stay at the Bethesdan Tapestry Collection by Hilton where we enjoy special rates. Our weekend activities and hangouts take place here as well.
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