These are some of the activites we have planned. This page will be updated gradually as the time for the event approaches. Stay tuned for further posts!

Offsite Events

Fursuit Parade

We'll be going into the nearby town of Wilburton for chaos with the fursuiters. Come along to watch the fun!

Cave Hike

See the park's namesake. The hike up the trail and back down features gorgeous scenary, with multiple trail options. We'll be taking the least strenuous of the trails. However, this is still a somewhat strenuous hike, so be prepared. The scenery is well-worth it.

Meet in front of the mess hall.

Marksmanship, Part 2

Required: Liability waiver and passed gun safety test or rangemaster approval. Marksmenship event at the James Collins Wildlife Management Area. Meet on time in front of the Mess Hall. Special rules apply to Firearms for this activity, which can be found on the Rules page.

Outdoor Events

Predator Prey

Imagine the most insane game of tag you can, then give it a furry theme, and you have Predator Prey. The event will be held Saturday afternoon. Bring your running shoes and enjoy!

Campfire Begins

Join our resident pyromaniacs, Psy and Crazy John, for the lighting of the campfire. It will burn for the duration of Wild Nights (weather permitting). Please don't bring your own firewood for environmental reasons.

Horseshoes and Volleyball

Horseshoe equipment will be available throughout the event at the registration desk. But for this event, we're encouraging those interested to get together for a game! Close counts in hand grenades -- and this.

Bocci Ball

Two teams go head to head in this simple but addictive game. The first member of your team tosses a ball, and the others try to get as close as possible. Simple -- except the other team is also trying to get close, while knocking your Bocci Balls out of the way. It's a game that mixes both luck and skill.

Horseshoes

A simple, friendly game of Horseshoes. Close counts!

Twister

Our hope is to create a twisted, tangled mass of fursuiters and those out of suit on our large outdoor Twister mat.

Marksmanship, Part 1

Open to everyone. No firearms will be present nor should you bring any. We will be conducting various exercises to heighten your sense of observation, understand the basics of marksmanship and concealment skills, and gain a thorough understanding of gun safety and handling. You must attend this event in order to go to the Firing Range which is Marksmanship II.

Midnight Howl

Each night, we'll have ourselves a good howl at the sky. Meet at the campfire at Midnight, and howl to your heart's content!

Scavenger Hunt

Want to survive? Well, there's a list of items that we as officials of the Furry Forces feel will give you training that you need in order for you to survive behind enemy lines. Further information can be found on a later page of this conbook, and then come to turn on Sunday afternoon outside of the Mess Hall for your evaluation.

Easter Egg Hunt

Special thanks to Keefur! Want to participate in a grueling game of survival, where you trying to live by the skin of your teeth and the only way to survive to be rely on what's around you? Well you're in luck and to make things easier we've put down pretty little pastel eggs for your find. So do your best and try to survive!

Oki's Circle

Join Oki Doki Coyote in a spiritual and metaphysical journey as you are taken to explore other horizons and move beyond yourself. Share in his Coyote wisdom.

Drumming Raccoon's Circle

Join Drumming Raccoon as he leads a drum-circle down by the campfire. Everyone is welcome to join in, and encouraged to bring instruments of all kinds!

Performance Events

USO Show

A mix and match of performances to showcase the talents of our recruits and officers. Attend Skit building to jumpstart your ideas, then come to rehearsal and then strut your stuff as part of the show to support our recruits.

Julie Bunny Must Die

What do an international spy, an anthropomorphic rabbit, and a comic book writer all have in common? In Julie Bunny Must Die, all of these things come to life in this fantastic musical show: Rhubarbs Cub's off off off off... off Broadway production of Julie Bunny Must Die.

Music to the Max

Come enjoy Max DeGroot's performance, featuring the best of filk. His work has been performed on the Dr. Demento show, and he promises an evening of music and laughs!

Drumming Raccoon

Kwaz the Drumming Raccoon presents his unique fusion of percussion, rhythmic bass, and vocals in his unique one-coon show.

Whose Lion Is It, Anyway?

Furry Improvisational Comedy where the audience is encouraged to participate and make the performers -- fursuiters and non -- do the wackiest Improv skits possible. Fun for performers and attendees. Hosted by Ipequay.

Iron Artist

The Cougar leads interested artists in the Acme of Iron Artist Events. Watch the artists create -- using the secret medium. Even they won't know ahead of time. Creations will be auctioned off in the Charity Swap Meet.

Dance

Our DJs will tear it up and make a memorable dance experience for fursuiters and everyone! Featuring Heros, Psy, Ratchet, Auric, and other guest DJ's! Ratchet's show will be request-based, so bring the music you'd like him to play on iPod or other format.

Dead Dog Dance

One final blast before the end of the event!

Food Events

As a note, this year our attendance will be larger. We have plenty of food for everyone! However, there is a limit to how fast our kitchen staff can prepare it -- in many cases, they are having to work in batches. This means that if people line up and mob the kitchen, they may run out temporarily. More is being made. The meal events are intentionally long to give people time to stop by when they can.

This year, we'll have cold breakfast for the early risers, and move breakfast later and combine it with lunch to make a 'brunch' meal, generally around 10 AM to 1 PM. Dinner will generally be from around 5 PM to around 7 PM. We're adding in a certain amount of flexibility to give our kitchen staff some leeway, given the number of people we're cooking for and the sometimes antique equipment of the park.

Guest of Honor Meal

A special meal for supersponsors, select staff and guests, it is a special six-course gourmet meal created from scratch by our chef, Travis. Special dishes served by volunteer waitstaff create a memorable experience, with a menu to be posted as the event grows nearer. Includes soup, salad, fresh bread, appetizer, main course, and dessert!

Cookies and Tea Judging

See who the king of the kitchen is! Bake two dozen cookies or make two gallons of sweet tea ahead of them and bring it to Wild Nights for judging. Prizes will be awarded.

Cooking Workshop

This year, Travis will guide you through making tortillas from scratch, along with all the applications of them.

Tentative Menu

Thursday

Dinner: Beef Stew

Friday

Breakfast: Fresh fruit, Cereal, Coffee

Brunch: Potato Soup

Dinner: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread w/ Cheese

Saturday

Breakfast: Fresh fruit, Cereal, Coffee

Brunch: Biscuits and Gravy, Hash Browns

Dinner: Stone Soup

Supersponsor: Dinner

Sunday

Breakfast: Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Coffee

Brunch: Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes

Dinner: Chili, Chips + Fresh Salsa

Charity and Presentation Events

Furry Swap Meet

Support our charity by donating your old stuff. Come down to the Swap Meet and bid on items that you find interesting. This year, we're adding a silent auction portion in order to save time. The items people are most interested in will go to the live auction. Here's how it works.

1. Bring your old furry-related merchandise
2. Place your item along with a card out for silent auction. Items that do well enough in the silent auction go to the live auction.
3. Whatever it sells for in the auction, you get half of that amount as a credit toward whatever you want to buy at the auction. The rest goes to charity, along with any unused credits.
4. Staff reserves the right to refuse any item, or to bundle items together from the same contributor to expedite sales.
5. You can bid on items even before your items sell. Everybody just squares up at the end.
6. If it doesn't sell, you take it back home.

So clean out those closets, garages, attics, etc. Find those plushies people gave you that you didn't have room for, or those old comics that you've read enough times. Turn your old stuff into new stuff, and help a worthy cause in the process.

Fursuiter Auction

Come and be a part and bid on your favorite Fursuiter -- as we ask the question, how much is a dance from a fursuiter worth? Proceeds go to Safari's Sanctuary.

Mission Briefing (Opening Ceremonies)

The official opening of the event! Camp Commandant Draconis will be going over your General Safety Briefing, Training Exercises, and general expectations that will put you, the recruits, to the test.

Mission Debriefing (Closing Ceremonies)

All good things unfortunately do come to an end. So let's celebrate together another successful event with final announcements, special thanks, and the presentation of awards and honors, along with some special encores by our USO Performers. Plus, cookies!.

MESA Meeting

Anyone who attends Wild Nights becomes a voting member of MESA, the Missouri Exotic Species Arts Association. By attending this meeting, you make sure you are an active member for the next ninety days, and can give feedback and input and votes on how the organiation should be run.

Scritch and Bitch

Have a problem? A complaint? Or better yet, a compliment? What worked? What didn't? Let your opinion be heard and join us after closing ceremonies where the staff will attempt to answer and/or address all of your concerns.

Staff Rally

If you're staff, let's get together, get a pep talk from your Commander in Chief, coordinate our war plan and have a succesful event for all of our guests. Held in the Kitchen.

Recruitment

Do you want to be a part of chaos, work long hours, and get no pay? Do you believe that you're on the edge of sanity? Well, that's great! Come and be a part of Wild Nights. You will fit right in with the rest of us!

USO Movie

Relax and unwind as we take a trip to the cinema on our USO Stage and show you what Indie Movies and Shorts has to offer the furry fandom. Complete with popcorn.

Crafting Events

Beadworking Workshop

Learn how to work with beads under the guidance of our crafting volunteers. Sign up in advance when you pre-register or at the door. A large block of time is provided so people can come and go as their schedule permits.

Leatherworking Workshop

Learn how to work with leather under the guidance of our volunteer instructors. Create your own bracelet or collar to take with you. Sign up in advance when you pre-register or at the door. A large block of time is provided so people can come and go as their schedule permits.

Cooking

Our Head Chef Travis will teach you the art of making tortillas -- from scratch. This event is free.

Panels and Roundtables

Fursuit Meet and Greet

An informal social event, open to suiters and non-suiters alike, to come together, talk about what got them involved in the fandom, and what their interests are. A great way to get to know people!

GoH Meet and Greet

Meet with our Foreign Diplomats: Eris, Kwaz, Pacer Fox, and Max DeGroot for an educational meeting discussing our diplomatic relationship and the role the Furry Forces have to play in current world events.

Rule 34 Drawing (Adult)

Warning this is an Adult Panel and Badges will be checked. No one under the age of 18 is allowed.
Location To Be Determined.
Ever wondered how to draw the more scandalous areas of a anthropomorphic animal, or you just want more hits on your FA account because no one watches you for your rated PG-13 Art. Well this panel just might help you.

Rule 34 Writing (Adult)

Warning: this is an Adult Panel and Badges will be checked. No one under the age of 18 is allowed.
Every wondered about the ins and outs of writing an erotic and sensual story? Well, join us for a gathering of fellow writers to exchange ideas and information on the tricks of the trade.

Furry Spirituality

There will be a small discussion group about furry spirituality, encouraging everyone to share their views. This day is special in several faiths, and this event is open to everyone. So bring a cup of coffee and a welcoming spirit as we discuss and learn that there are all kinds of beliefs in the fandom.

The Writing Process

Have you ever had writer's block, or have you wanted to write but don't know where to begin? Come on over and talk. There are ways to get the creative juices flowing and keep them going,so join us for an open discussion on this topic and any other that may help you.

Writers Meet and Greet

The Furry Fandom is a very visual fandom deriving from artwork. What about the other side of the fandom. The Writers! Your not alone and if your interested to see who else is out their, maybe exchange some ideas or just flat out talk, then this is the panel for you.

Map Making

Tired of looking at the same Camp #2 and Robbers Cave map you see every year, with the same mundane black lines and simple drawing? Well, let's do something about it! Help Wild Nights revitalize our campsite maps and make them more appealing to furries. This is something you can start on ahead of time. The map is available on the campsite page.

Eris: Paw and Tail

Join Guest of Honor Eris Valgen as she explains the tools and tricks of the trade in creating your own personal furry garments that you can wear at either furry conventions or any other type of Furry event. Held in Bunker 2.

Drawing Emotion

Creating human emotions on an animal's face can be quite a difficult task! We'll teach you how to create a believable emotion on your furry face! Hosted by Crys the Hybrid.

Watercolor 101

Hosted by Windpaw. Learn the basics of watercolor! Simple techniques to get you started on the track to painting a masterpiece!

Art 101

Crys the Hybrid will help you learn how to start off by drawing gesture drawings and how to flesh out your stick people and make them into furries!

Jam Session

Jam session to prepare for the variety show, hosted by Kobi. Open all those musically inclined!

Music Jam

Open Jam for the musically inclined. Come join in and let's make some noise! Hosted by Heros and Kwaz.

Gunsmithing

Hosted by Jäger, this is a panel for those who want to learn more about this field. Everything from the tools of the trade, how to finish metal and wood. Demonstration parts are limited to wood grip blanks, an unfinished stock, or various (nonfunctional) parts for demonstration purposes. Firearm safety and applicable State laws are also topics to be covered.

USO Talent Search

Want to be center of attention? Draw people to your amazing talents and humor? Bring your room mates, your friends -- heck, even your enemies and create a skit, sing a song or do whatever floats your boat. Just join us as we will entertain and well as educate on how to put on a show. Please attend one of these panels to be considered for the USO Performance (Variety Show).

USO Performance Rehearsal

Your chance to show your act to the USO Show Director, and arrange and audio or lighting cues with A/V Staff. Take what you learned in our Talent Search and bring your skit, music, or other performance art to this event in preparation for the big night. Being held on not only one day but two!

Filking with Max

Max DeGroot, whose works have been featured on the Dr. Demento Show, will help you with filking. Did you ever want to take a song, change the lyrics, and make it your own? Join Max and other guests as they talk about the craft of filking!

How to get Published

Keefur gives a one hour panel that deals with the ins and outs of getting your stories and art produced and to market. Even if you haven.t written or drawn anything yet, this information will save you valuable time and effort with any project you may have. The panel touches on subjects such as proofing works, formats, ISBN numbers, etc. The panel will also have an open question and answer session that will go to subjects as requested by the attendees.

Social Games

Are You a Werewolf?

Fun party game for 6 to 30 people. In what was a peaceful village, someone is murdered by werewolves every night. You must decide which of you it is, and remove them. The game continues until all the werewolves are caught -- or until all the villagers are gone. A fun social game of intrigue and fantasy.

Apples to Apples

The classic party card game, guaranteed to get wild, wacky, and a great way to get to know others. A card with a word is drawn by one player, who tells the others what he or she is looking for. The others play cards from their hands with words or phrases on them -- and the first player decides what matches best!

Munchkin Me!

Want to be the top of your game? Learn how to sneak behind your buddies and backstab them in the end just to achieve your goal. Join us for a 'nice' game of Munchkin, and find out how nice your friends can be. Located in Bunker 2 (The Second Tent).

Charity Talisman

Talisman Tournament, hosted by 2Tails, with a copy of the game as a prize for the winner -- along with other great prizes as well. All donations to participate go to the charity.

Talisman: The Magical Quest Game is a cult classic board game with a fantasy theme. There are 14 characters a player can control, from the heroic Warrior to the powerful Sorcerer. In this perilous adventure, play centers around the journey of these gallant heroes to find and claim the Crown of Command, a magical artifact with the power to destroy all rivals and make the bearer the true ruler of the kingdom. Only with strength, courage, wisdom and a few good dice rolls will players be able to survive the ultimate test and beat their opponents to victory.

Charity Poker

Do you know when to hold them? When to fold them? If you do, you're ready to play poker with the big dogs and cats. All donations to participate go to charity, and we have great prizes up for grabs! Hosted by Bucktown Tiger.