TrekFest will try to break Guinness World Record

This weekend, thousands of “Star Trek” fans will descend upon “the future birthplace of Capt. James T. Kirk” during TrekFest XXVI.

Organizers have put out the challenge to break the Guinness World Record for “largest gathering of people dressed as ‘Star Trek' characters.” The record stands at 99; but an unconfirmed report says an event in Germany had more than 500 people try to break the record.

Organizers hope to have at least 1,000 people dressed in “Star Trek” costumes right after the parade, which starts at

10 a.m. Saturday.

Special guests appearing Saturday include Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov), BarBara Luna (Alersa) and James Cawley (Capt. James T. Kirk in “Star Trek: Phase II”).

Here are some of events scheduled. For a full list, visit www.trekfest.com

Friday

5 p.m.: Food booths and beer garden open, carnival rides, games

6:30 p.m.: Kids parade. Line up River Street, finish at Hall Park

7 p.m.: Pet show – Main Stage – Hall Park

7 p.m.: Star Trek Trivia at Railroad Park Pavilion located across from the Voyage Home Museum

7 p.m.: Kirk's Stomping Grounds Arena Sort: Open admission

7:30 p.m.: Demolition Derby, southeast corner of Hall Park. Adults $7; ages 6 to 12 $3; 5 and younger free.

8 p.m.: Rodney Dieser from the University of Northern Iowa will present “I have been, and always shall be, your friend: Learning about friendship from Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock” at the Railroad Park Pavilion. After the presentation, the two-part episode “The Menagerie” will be shown on an outdoor movie screen.

Saturday

10 a.m.: Parade, theme “Mirror, Mirror”

11 a.m.: Carnival rides, games and food

11 a.m.: Guinness World Record Attempt and Costume Contest, Hall Park

Noon: The Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show, Main Stage, Hall Park

Noon to 5 p.m.: Star Trek episodes/Invasion Iowa, Hall Park, screening in Red Barn

Noon: Federation Games, tennis court area, Hall Park

1:30 p.m.: Master of Ceremonies Introduction with Steve Miller

2 p.m.: Q&A Session (Walter Koenig (Chekov), BarBara Luna (“Mirror, Mirror”), James Cawley (Captain James T. Kirk) Star Trek Phase II, Convention Center at Riverside Golf & Casino Resort-Purchase tickets online at www.riversidecasinoandresort.com

2 p.m.: Mini lawn mower tractor pull, East Railroad Street

3 p.m.: Golf cart rodeo, Hall Park

7 p.m.: “Kirk's Stomping Grounds Rodeo” $10 adults; ages 6 to 12, $3; 5 and younger free

10 p.m.: Fireworks, Hall Park

This weekend, thousands of “Star Trek” fans will descend upon “the future birthplace of Capt. James T. Kirk” during TrekFest XXVI.

Organizers have put out the challenge to break the Guinness World Record for “largest gathering of people dressed as ‘Star Trek' characters.” The record stands at 99; but an unconfirmed report says an event in Germany had more than 500 people try to break the record.

Organizers hope to have at least 1,000 people dressed in “Star Trek” costumes right after the parade, which starts at

10 a.m. Saturday.

Special guests appearing Saturday include Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov), BarBara Luna (Alersa) and James Cawley (Capt. James T. Kirk in “Star Trek: Phase II”).

Here are some of events scheduled. For a full list, visit www.

trekfest.com

Friday

5 p.m.: Food booths and beer garden open, carnival rides, games

6:30 p.m.: Kids parade. Line up River Street, finish at Hall Park

7 p.m.: Pet show – Main Stage – Hall Park

7 p.m.: Star Trek Trivia at Railroad Park Pavilion located across from the Voyage Home Museum

7 p.m.: Kirk's Stomping Grounds Arena Sort: Open admission

7:30 p.m.: Demolition Derby, southeast corner of Hall Park. Adults $7; ages 6 to 12 $3; 5 and younger free.

8 p.m.: Rodney Dieser from the University of Northern Iowa will present “I have been, and always shall be, your friend: Learning about friendship from Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock” at the Railroad Park Pavilion. After the presentation, the two-part episode “The Menagerie” will be shown on an outdoor movie screen.

Saturday

10 a.m.: Parade, theme “Mirror, Mirror”

11 a.m.: Carnival rides, games and food

11 a.m.: Guinness World Record Attempt and Costume Contest, Hall Park

Noon: The Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show, Main Stage, Hall Park

Noon to 5 p.m.: Star Trek episodes/Invasion Iowa, Hall Park, screening in Red Barn

Noon: Federation Games, tennis court area, Hall Park

1:30 p.m.: Master of Ceremonies Introduction with Steve Miller

2 p.m.: Q&A Session (Walter Koenig (Chekov), BarBara Luna (“Mirror, Mirror”), James Cawley (Captain James T. Kirk) Star Trek Phase II, Convention Center at Riverside Golf & Casino Resort-Purchase tickets online at www.riversidecasinoandresort.com

2 p.m.: Mini lawn mower tractor pull, East Railroad Street

3 p.m.: Golf cart rodeo, Hall Park

7 p.m.: “Kirk's Stomping Grounds Rodeo” $10 adults; ages 6 to 12, $3; 5 and younger free

10 p.m.: Fireworks, Hall ParkThis weekend, thousands of “Star Trek” fans will descend upon “the future birthplace of Capt. James T. Kirk” during TrekFest XXVI.

Organizers have put out the challenge to break the Guinness World Record for “largest gathering of people dressed as ‘Star Trek' characters.” The record stands at 99; but an unconfirmed report says an event in Germany had more than 500 people try to break the record.

Organizers hope to have at least 1,000 people dressed in “Star Trek” costumes right after the parade, which starts at

10 a.m. Saturday.

Special guests appearing Saturday include Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov), BarBara Luna (Alersa) and James Cawley (Capt. James T. Kirk in “Star Trek: Phase II”).

Here are some of events scheduled. For a full list, visit www.

trekfest.com

Friday

5 p.m.: Food booths and beer garden open, carnival rides, games

6:30 p.m.: Kids parade. Line up River Street, finish at Hall Park

7 p.m.: Pet show – Main Stage – Hall Park

7 p.m.: Star Trek Trivia at Railroad Park Pavilion located across from the Voyage Home Museum

7 p.m.: Kirk's Stomping Grounds Arena Sort: Open admission

7:30 p.m.: Demolition Derby, southeast corner of Hall Park. Adults $7; ages 6 to 12 $3; 5 and younger free.

8 p.m.: Rodney Dieser from the University of Northern Iowa will present “I have been, and always shall be, your friend: Learning about friendship from Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock” at the Railroad Park Pavilion. After the presentation, the two-part episode “The Menagerie” will be shown on an outdoor movie screen.

Saturday

10 a.m.: Parade, theme “Mirror, Mirror”

11 a.m.: Carnival rides, games and food

11 a.m.: Guinness World Record Attempt and Costume Contest, Hall Park

Noon: The Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show, Main Stage, Hall Park

Noon to 5 p.m.: Star Trek episodes/Invasion Iowa, Hall Park, screening in Red Barn

Noon: Federation Games, tennis court area, Hall Park

1:30 p.m.: Master of Ceremonies Introduction with Steve Miller

2 p.m.: Q&A Session (Walter Koenig (Chekov), BarBara Luna (“Mirror, Mirror”), James Cawley (Captain James T. Kirk) Star Trek Phase II, Convention Center at Riverside Golf & Casino Resort-Purchase tickets online at www.riversidecasinoandresort.com

2 p.m.: Mini lawn mower tractor pull, East Railroad Street

3 p.m.: Golf cart rodeo, Hall Park

7 p.m.: “Kirk's Stomping Grounds Rodeo” $10 adults; ages 6 to 12, $3; 5 and younger free

10 p.m.: Fireworks, Hall Park