Whiskerino 2009

What is it?

As Whiskerino comes to a close, we strive to meet up together outside the realm of the Internet and have a good time socializing, drinking beer and generally reminiscening about the event.

The Wrapup

To say the Throwdown was a success is to make one of the biggest understatements of the year. While it's true that there were some participants that could not make it (a most unfortunate turn) we honored them by partying like no other bizarre group of beardos has ever done in the history of time.

If you have photos from the event, please get them on Flickr and add them to the 2009 Photo Pool; it would be much appreciated.

The Details

The weekend of Februrary 19th - 21st, 2010 will be the official closing ceremonies for Whiskerino 2009 and, as it is the Final Chapter, Whiskerino on the whole. It takes place in and around Nashville, TN.

There are two schools of thought in regards to picking a hotel for the Throwdown. 1) Affordable, no frills spot that provides a place to lay your head. 2) Little more expensive with extra amenities. Depending on your thinking of this topic here are the suggested places to stay.

Both are located around some restaurants and fairly nearby to the events of the weekend.

• Best Western Music Row - the affordable option. Tell them you are with the Whiskerino group for a, supposed, rate discount.
• Holiday Inn Express - the less affordable option.

The nitty gritty details of the weekend are still being sorted out but here are a few items of note that are in the works.

• Friday - Feb 19th
  Beards and Tacos
  Location: Las Palmas - 1905 Hayes St. Nashville, TN. Time: Noon-ish
  Seating will be limited so be prepared to wait! If you're available, come meet, greet and feast on tacos.
• Friday - Feb 19th
  Meet and Drink Up
  Location: Marathon Village Event Space - 1305 Clinton St. Nashville, TN.
  Time: 7pm - 2am
  We'll meet, drink and shuffle around somewhat uncomfortably. Actually, it'll be awesome. We're even going to have beer provided by Team Beer Brewers!
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  Saturday - Feb 20th
  Bowling
  Location: Pla More Lanes - 2906 Foster Creighton Drive. Nashville, TN
  Time: 2pm - 5pm
  We did this last year and it was loads of fun. Get ready for bowling, socializing, drinking games and a fantastic burger (if you so choose).
• Saturday - Feb 20th - Night
  Dinner
  Location: Mercy Lounge
  Time: 7pm
  While the catering has not been verified yet, it seems that Tacos of some sort would be appropriate. That's just the tip of the iceberg.


2007:
A Select group.

• Saturday - Feb 20th - Late Night
  Entertainment
  Location: Mercy Lounge
  Time: 9pm
  Three bands will be performing - all with active ties to Whiskerino: Codaphonic, Roy Ira, Kid Static (you can help make the playlist)
• Sunday - Feb 21st - Morning
  Departing
  Location: Undetermined
  We'll need a place to meetup and say goodbye. I'm hoping it's Shoneys but it's unknown at this time.

As the majority of activities aren't completely booked yet the final cost is not either. I assure you that I strive to make it as affordable as humanly possible and will not be profiting from said event, only breaking even.

Take a look at the list of activities and imagine what each would typically cost you.. that is, roughly, what it will cost during the Throwdown.

Participants are allowed and encouraged to bring spouses. While Whiskerino may be a male-centric event, we absolutely approve of meeting all those involved.