OSFest24 Begins

 OSFest begins today, on a grid that appears rather smaller than in previous years, but nonetheless containing a wide variety of attractions. I ran into Sally Cherry, setting up her store in the Merchants Zone. Hers appears to be one of only 3 stores being used, so if you're selling merch in opensim, it's not too late, they have room for you! The event runs right through to October 20 ao it will no doubt grow before they get to the final Burn party.

Sally also has a sponsor's exhibit space, where she has set up a display.

Sally Cherry: My Exhibitor exhibit is to celebrate my 56 year journey in medical laboratory science as a Medical laboratory Scientist

Sally's build is located in the heart of the 3x3 that holds all the installations, including this one about the Planet Pod by Caro Fayray...

This one about Anime by Rubin Mayo...

and this one, my hands down favorite, by Rosa Alekseev, all about dance in Brazil.

As in previous years, this Fest has been organized by Shelenn Ayres and the IMA group. Looking at it from a purely subjective point of view, I'd say the participation is on the compact side this year, compared to the past, and I asked Sally about that.

Sally Cherry: the social media algorithms have been disappointing this year.

That said, there's a fabulous build by Groovyverse on a dedicated  5x5 VAR with all kinds of features from the Golden Gate Bridge to floating houses and a desert sandscape.

There are a couple of other regions off away from the Mainland region, and of course, all the LMs are at the Welcome Tent where you arrive. It's very easy to navigate this time - gone are the names of elements, it's just straightforward terms like SW Island and N Exhibits, so you won't get lost.

The Fest opens today around 1pm SLT, with music and other Events listed here.

HG Address: hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_HGWelcome/178/165/22