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) will be joined by other P-Funk Radio hosts for a live pre-party featuring the best and deepest cuts from P-Funk and related acts.
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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)
Lunch on your own--stay local in the hotel or try one of Bethesda's great restaurants.
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2-4 PM Day Party
Special guest performnces, P-Funk jam session, and Wig Out Wednesday Trivia Live! (Ballroom)
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Grab dinner, change into your Funk attire, and rest up for the night ahead!
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8 PM FB9 All-Star Band
The band blasts off with 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). Drinks and food available for purchase in the lobby bar and restaurant.
10 PM DJ After Party
Still got a dip in your hip? Keep on dancing
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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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