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FAQS for the Festival Some of the questions we hear and
answers you’d like to get: When is da Vinci Days?
The Festival happens every year on the third weekend in July.
Mark your calendars for July 18-20, 2008! The da Vinci Film Festival has become a separate da Vinci event. Watch for our NEW spring data TBA! What’s the reason for “da Vinci” in your name?
Back in 1987, a group of community-spirited citizens decided to
organize a festival that typified the unique features of
Corvallis—our vibrant arts community, University town
benefits, and high-tech industries. So it was only fitting that
we name it in honor of Leonardo, the quintessential
Renaissance
Man who was himself an artist, scientist, and inventor.Where is da Vinci Days held?
Most events are located on the Oregon State University campus and towards downtown Corvallis, along Madison Avenue.
The Festival’s Main Gate is at Madison Avenue & 11th Street.
We’re from out of town. Where can we stay?
If you don’t have family or friends here in Corvallis, there are
several options: camping facilities at
Benton County Fairgrounds, lovely B&Bs, and local motels/hotels.
Whatever your choice, getting around town is easy by free
Festival shuttle and bus service or bicycling. There's also free parking in lots on the Oregon State University campus. Why are there so many events at the same time?
Yes, we do fit a lot into three days. We try to stagger event
schedules whenever possible. Who goes to the Festival?
Our demographic data say we attract just about everybody—families, seniors, boomers, Gen-Xers, Gen-Yers, et al. We’d like
to think that the Festival caters to all ages and all interests.
What’s the goal of da Vinci Days?
Our goal is summer fun mixed with music, artistic expression,
and opportunities for all ages to learn about how innovative
technology and scientific advances influence our daily lives.
How can I get involved as a volunteer?
At the heart of da Vinci Days is our legion of volunteers. While
some of the technical areas require specific skills, there is a
place for everyone in our
organization. Sign up today! We'll find just the right job for you. |
More FAQs
What is the Festival?
We are a weekend summer Festival that features competitions to
join or enjoy, art to create ore admire, music to hear or make,
hands-on activities that teach in a fun way, movies to
watch, speakers who inspire, and nerdy stuff for now and the
future.A Festival for all ages?
The Festival is a celebration of our community. There are
activities and events offered with families and
children in
mind. Others are for teenagers and still others for adults. Most programming is designed for an intergenerational audience. Keynote speaker?
In 2007, Nobel-prize winning physicist and Corvallis native Carl Wieman talked about quantum weirdness at the lowest temperature in the universe. In 2006, audiences got an inside view of the space station through the eyes of NASA astronaut and OSU alum Don Pettit. In 2005, Hans Queisser opened the common ground between art and science. A man behind the scenes, Dr. Queisser was a key player in the Silicon Valley revolution. Film Festival in Corvallis?
2009 will be our 10th annual Film Festival. Each year, we screen feature films, shorts, and documentaries by independent, film school, and young (K-12)
filmmakers.Children's Village moved?
In 2004 we relocated the
Children’s
Village to the OSU Lower Campus from Central Park. Now more integrated into the
Festival, we think it works better for children and their
parents. Check it out!Kinetic Sculptures?
Yes sculptures that race! Think of them as art-on-wheels (or, on segmented, insect legs), human-powered and environmentally friendly! Where is Leonardo?
We sometimes hear from attendees that they expect to see Leonardo at the festival. In the early years, we had our own Leonardo who dressed the part and mingled with the crowd. We're waiting to hear from a local actor who would like to step up and play the part!
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