June 13–16, 2024 · Fort Morgan, Colorado
Philip K. Dick Festival 2024
Festival archive · This event has ended. Programs and biographies below reflect the original event.
The Philip K. Dick Festival is over and it was a great success. We thank all who supported the festival with their generous donation and their presence in Fort Morgan.
Thank you all!
Bringing PKD fans together
PHILIP K. DICK FESTIVAL 2024
Lord Running Clam invites all Philip K. Dick fans to the 3rd International Philip K. Dick Festival to be held in Fort Morgan, Colorado from June 13 – 16, 2024. As in our fun festivals of 2017 and 2019, we have invited a stellar cast of fans and scholars to talk about our favorite writer and present interesting exhibits of PKD lore.
Says LRC: “For me it’s all about bringing the PKD fans together. Making friends, meeting and appreciating the art and spirit of each person. Phil's last resting place is here in the heart of beautiful Fort Morgan, Colorado, next to his baby twin-sister Jane. So come and pay your respects to this great writer and celebrate his life and work with your friends this summer of 2024. See you there!" Please support the PKD Festival by clicking the donate button nearby. All proceeds go to festival operations. Thank you.
The 2024 program
General Information
The Philip K. Dick Festival runs from the evening of June 13 to the morning of June 16th 2024.
Suggested arrival time at Denver International Airport: mid-afternoon June 13. Departure time: mid-afternoon June 16. Fort Morgan is an hour's drive from DIA up I-76. Please record your travel details on the Carpool page.
There are many hotels or rental houses available for your stay in Fort Morgan.
A Map of Fort Morgan can be found here. Festival HQ is the Morgan Community College (920 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO). Talks will take place in the Founders room or adjacent class rooms. See campus map here.
Conditions are likely to be hot and dry in Fort Morgan in June. Recommended are light clothing, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Drink lots of water.
Thursday June 13
Check in at Fort Morgan the Library/Museum
Early arrivals settle in to their hotels and meet up at Cable's Pub & Grill on Main Street near the Museum and Library for food and drinks in the evening.
In Fort Morgan:CACE- Astrophotography Exhibit in CACE Gallery (basement of Chamber) Open 8am-5pm Monday – Friday
In the evening Fort Morgan holds their summertime Thursday Night Live concerts in downtown Glenn Miller Park 5 pm-9 p.m. featuring: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.
Friday June 14
8:45 AM - 3 PM: Morgan Community College (MCC) for presentations in room Spruce 318/319 and Founders room.
- 8:45 AM: Welcome by Lord Running Clam.
- 9:00-9:45: Jens Christoph Nolte.
- 9:45-11:00: Frank Hollander.
- 11:00-11:45: Blake Wilson.
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM: Lunch in town. Fan fair at MCC.
- 1:00-1:45 Gabriel McKee.
- 1:45-2:30 Ted Hand.
- From 4:00 pm: Light music and wine at Country Roads Winery, 16985 County Rd. 21, Fort Morgan.
Evening:
- From 6:00 PM: Flag Day Celebration, Glenn Miller Park. Organized by the FM Elks Lodge, then a meal at the Elks Lodge nearby.
- From 6 to 7 PM: Astrophotography Exhibit at CACE Gallery (next to Books on Main)
- PKD Fan soiree at "Books on Main" bookstore (302 Main St.) with special guests Jonathan Lethem and Stephen Graham Jones! The event will be live-cast on the Dickheads Podcast.
Saturday June 15
- 9:00-9:45: David Gill.
- 9:45-10:30: Josh Lind.
- 10:30-11:15: Andrew Butler.
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM: Lunch break. Fan fair at MCC.
- 1:00-2:30 PM Presentations continue at MCC.
- 3:00-6:00 PM: Fan BBQ dinner, catered by All About That Smoke BBQ, at Lord RC's HQ in town. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Fun and games!
- Circa 7:00 PM: Meet at Philip and Jane's grave at the Riverside Cemetery for brief memorials and photos.
- Night: no official activities planned.
Sunday June 16
For those who can stay a little longer before they go home, we have scheduled:
- 9:00: Acapulco Bay Restaurant, 200 Main St. for farewell breakfast.
- Time TBD, David Gill will lead a tour of PKD's childhood haunts in nearby town of Greeley, Colorado.
Guest Speakers
David Agranoff
Andrew Butler
Jens Christoph Nolte
David Gill
Frank Hollander
Stephen Graham Jones
Jonathan Lethem
Josh Lind
Gabriel McKee
Cam Mitchell
Sam Umland
Blake Wilson
D. Harlan Wilson