For Immediate Release Contact:
Noelle D’Andrea
Peninsula,
Ohio – To celebrate the launch of J.K. Rowling’s seventh Harry Potter
book, Harry Potter and the Deathly
Hallows, the Village of Peninsula will transform into an
Enchanted Village and the World of Harry Potter. Area
retailers will magically transfigure into places from the books, such as
Flourish & Blotts (Blue Heron Book Store), Slug & Jiggers Apothecary
(Crooked River Herb Farm Shop), Honeydukes Sweet Shop (Yellow Creek
Trading Company), Eeylops Owl Emporium (The Downtown Emporium), and
Ollivander’s Wand Shop (Elements Gallery) to name a few. Additionally,
fans can attend special themed events throughout the festivities,
including a ride on the Wizard Express (Cuyahoga Valley Scenic
Railroad), a Feast in the Great Hall (Happy Days Visitor Center), Start
of Term Ball (G.A.R. Hall), Hogwarts Classes (Boston Township Hall),
Sorting Ceremonies, and a Quidditch Match (Heritage Farms). Witches,
wizards and favorite characters from the stories will roam
the streets of the Enchanted Village (Peninsula) and the Forbidden
Forest (Cuyahoga Valley National Park).
“Harry Potter Fest is one of the largest Harry Potter parties in the
country”, said Debbie D’Andrea of the Blue Heron Bookstore. “We were
mentioned in USA today for the last Harry Potter Fest book release party
because of the unique, special events we hosted and the tremendous
turnout of Harry Potter fans. There’s no better place to be to
celebrate the release of the last Harry Potter book than in Peninsula,
Ohio at Harry Potter Fest.”
Visit the Enchanted Village July 20th/21st from
6:00 PM–1:00AM. Discover the surprises area retailers and restaurants
have in store including special menus, activities, games, contests,
prizes and more. A Knight Bus will also be available to transport
visitors to area parking lots.
Honeydukes Sweet Shop (Yellow Creek Trading Co)
Magical sweet delights to please any Hogwarts student! Chocolate
Frogs, Droobles Blowing Gum, Acid Pops,
Ice Mice, and Fizzing Whizbees.
Magical Menagerie (Log Cabin Gallery)
Come up the Alley to the Magical Menagerie shop where mystical
creatures of all shapes and sizes will greet you.
Wear the Sorting Hat and be selected for your House. Be prepared
for surprise-filled fun on the edge of the
Forbidden Forest.
Slug & Jiggers Apothecary (Crooked River Herb Farm)
Come visit Professor Sprout and her baby Mandrakes.Professor
Trelawney will make her predictions. Many
potions and herbs will be available! The Marble Wizardwill join
us and don’t forget to meet Fluffy, the three-headed dog!
Gringotts Bank (Ad Source Direct)
Exchange Muggle Money for Gringotts’ gold.
Quality Quidditch Supplies (Century Cycles with D.F. Shankland
Sculpture & Woodworks Studio)
“Flying” down the Towpath Trail on your favorite bike is as close
to riding a Firebolt or Nimbus 2000 as most of
us land-based wizards will ever get. Bring your bike, decked out
in its finest wizard-ware for the decorating
party. BYOB (broom/bike)
The Leaky Cauldron (The Winking Lizard)
Butter Beer and many other tasty treats will be served to
satisfy hungry Muggles and wizards alike. You might
even run into Hagrid, Dumbledore or Snape at this favorite pub
and restaurant where magic abounds.
The Drumming Wizards (The Depot)
Join the mystical, sonorous beat of the drums. Make your own
drum magic.
Olivanders (Elements Gallery)
Get your measurements taken and find the perfect wand suited
just for you!
House Elves Hide Out (Terry Lumber) - Parking
Shrieking Shack (The Inn at Brandywine Falls)
To make the fest even more festive, you may stay at a tiny,
slightly haunted, INN on the edge of the dark forest and
the magic waterfall. Enjoy a breakfast of fresh owl’s eggs, hog
warts, dark liquids, and star fruits.
Flourish & Blotts (Blue Heron Bookstore)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows books sold here. Stop in to
be sorted, receive a marauder’s Map, and have
your picture taken. Prize winning “Artistic Illustrations of
Magical Creatures” and “Hogwarts Expressions” essays
will be exhibited in our gallery. Meet Gilderoy
Lockhart and receive his autograph from 7:00-8:00pm.
Eelops Owl Emporium (The Downtown Emporium)
Offering Harry Potter Snowy Owls for Harry Potter fans and a
chance to see flying owls and more!
Quidditch Pitch (Heritage Farms)
Wizard Quest ($3 fee - muggle money) open from Noon - 8pm. At
5pm the Quidditch Match begins!
Muggle Movie Mania (Peninsula Library)
Stop by and watch a Harry Potter movie, make a craft and get
your picture taken in the moveable picture frame.
Bring your camera!
Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlor (Fisher’s Café)
Choose from a wide range of different flavoured ice creams and
sundaes “with and without nuts.”
Full menu also available.
Divination Station (Peninsula Art Academy)
Stop in to make your own crystal ball or choose from our fine
selection of crystal balls or magic potion bottles.
Muggle Post (Peninsula Post Office)
Purchase your Peninsula Harry Potter Fest envelopes with the
official Pictorial Cancellation provided by the United
States Postal Service. Available July 20th and 21st or by
prepaid preorder.
Peninsula’s Chief McCue of the Peninsula
Police Department and Chief Riedel of the Valley Fire Department have
graciously given their time and professional advice to help ensure a
safe and magical evening.
Purchasing your copy of Harry Potter
and the Deathly Hallows in advance from the Blue Heron
Bookstore entitles you to register for Harry Potter Fest, attend special
events and a receive a 15% discount on the book. Call (330) 657-2575 or
go online at
www.blueheronbookstore.com as books & events are limited.
The Blue Heron
Bookstore is a locally owned, independent bookstore located at 1593 Main
Street in Peninsula, Ohio on State Route 303 between Riverview and
Akron-Peninsula Roads.
We
appreciate your support of local, independent bookstores.
