You tried.
You missed.
You're invited.
Saturday, November 9 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Mistakes can be magical. Errors can be extraordinary. Failures can be fruitful—and even when they’re not…it’s still okay! Celebrate and connect over the imperfections that make us all human at SCA’s one-of-a-kind Fail-A-Bration! Inspired by the launch of Brad and Kristi Montague’s new book and exhibition, join the community in celebrating the blunders we all encounter. A burned cookie, a missed appointment, a stained shirt, and all the little disappointments that can happen to all of us—even you!
Belt out a song out of key, write yourself a letter, cheer on your fellow failed attempts, and learn to fail better.
Who is this event for? Children and former-children from near to far who want to celebrate the moments that we’re in right now. For recovering-perfectionists, life-long learners, curiosity-curators, joy-warriors, and everyone in-between. If you’ve ever tried. If you’ve ever missed. You’re invited.
General Registration: FREE
VIP Experience: $50/person
includes one pre-signed book per ticket and reserved theater seat.
The Schedule
1:00 pm
- Doors open and the celebration begins
- Explore the SCA campus. Can you visit every unique space?
- Bar + Snack Vendors open
3:00 pm
- Music, Stories, and headlining Speakers: Brad + Kristi Montague
Celebration
Enjoy an explorative journey through the campus of the SCA where every room holds new surprises, new experiences to try and friends to meet!
Imaginarium
Grand Finale: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Cue the confetti cannons for music, stories, playfulness and more!
With help from local friends, global icons Brad + Kristi Montague will host a special “Fail-A-Bration” address in the SCA’s boutique theater. The Montagues will share inspiring stories of their own blunders and never-before-shared stories from creating their first-ever-exhibition!
*Sound piped through the building for our younger families who may not enjoy staying seated in the theater.
Grand Entrance
Welcome to the Fail-A-Bration, where you’re celebrated for all your attempts, big or small. In the lobby you’ll be greeted by our welcome committee who will help you get in the spirit to make a mess, make some noise, and make a whole lot of memories.
Vision Vault
Brad + Kristi Montague proudly debut their first ever exhibition We hope you fail better. This interactive show pulls back the curtain on the creative process – from idea to sketch to failure to despair to the discovery of something new. Take a journey that sparks your imagination and nourishes your humanity.
Mail Room
Share your failures here. Our 2024 Creative Fellow, Julie Ganey, will lead exercises for you to find your voice and express the creativity you can find through stories of effort, determination, and missed targets. Write yourself a letter or post it anonymously.
Whoopsie Workshop
A torn paper collage. A scribble reimagined. An accidental spill turned into a masterpiece. This space is all about taking creative risks and reframing our imaginations to ask, “what is the best thing that could happen?” This is a space to imagine boldly, push your boundaries, and play with uninhibited creativity.
Listening Lounge
Find a spot to sit and enjoy a hilarious, unique, karaoke experience. Practice your best listening skills while you try to figure out which original song is being performed with incorrect lyrics. Laugh along with friends and family as we sing along!
Pedal Plop
Join our partners, Velo Kids, on the pavilion for a bicycle obstacle course where twists and tumbles all help us learn how to get up and try again!
Food + Drinks
What’s a party without tasty treats?! Retro Bakery will be on site during the event providing delightful baked goods for purchase.
The SCA bar will also be open during the event, serving up creative cocktails, beer, wine, sodas and other non-alcoholic options for purchase.
The Artists
Brad and Kristi Montague are a creative force for good.
From the viral hit web series, Kid President, to New York Times best-selling picture book The Circles All Around Us, this small-town couple is making things with big impact. From picture books to community-focused art initiatives, their work involves crafting narratives that foster joy, wonder, and social change. As an award-winning writer and director, Brad brings a rich history of experience and a passion for creating impactful experiences through stories and drawings. With her fine arts and photography expertise, Kristi brings a unique aesthetic vision to their joint endeavors, adding thoughtful texture, vibrant color, and compassionate care. Each project they take on is lovingly hand-crafted and infused with childlike playfulness.
Thank you to our sponsors
Pam + Joe Mauro
Thank you to our partners
Fail-a-Bration Resources
September 16
Special Booked Event
Brad and Kristi will celebrate the release of their brand-new picture book, Fail-A-Bration. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at how books come together and learn that even published authors have setbacks, struggles, and challenges. Student’s will be inspired by the stories of courageous creativity from other students and invited to join a large interactive project to help people in need!
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