The Parksville B’Kawk!, is a chicken-themed festival featuring live music, vendors, games and food/beverage. The festival will be held on the lawn at 29 Main St. in Parksville, NY. This year will be our 4th annual B’Kawk celebration!
There is a real need for activities and entertainment in the town of Parksville/Liberty. We aim first and foremost to provide affordable family entertainment to the local community. We want the event to be accessible to all community members, so there is no admission charge. The annual B’Kawk festival contributes to the Renaissance happening in the hamlet of Parksville and helps add awareness that the town, which has been relatively run down for a number of years, has new things to offer and renewed interest.
Our goal is to bring vitality, culture and good-old-fashioned fun to the community of Parksville and surrounding towns. We plan to see a significant increase in the number of attendees from last year. According to the office of Liberty’s Town Supervisor there is a buzz surrounding the festival (and the revitalization of Main St. Parksville in general). We will provide food and beverage for purchase and as we build a more significant following over the years we hope to acquire the funds to provide more large scale entertainment including bigger and better prizes for contest winners, larger drawing live bands, and more cultural events. The results are tracked by the growing attendance to the event, and the business development happening in the town. Come celebrate the chicken with us!
Past Events…
We look forward to seeing you on the red carpet!!
Welcome to the Too Short to Suck Film Festival & Awards Show (TSTS), where big ideas meet short runtimes! We believe storytelling doesn’t need hours of footage to captivate an audience—just 2 minutes or less. We’re all about brevity, creativity, and innovation, and we’re proud to invite filmmakers from all over the Sullivan County region and the world to share their impactful stories. Whether you're a pro or just getting started, TSTS makes filmmaking accessible for everyone.
The 2nd Annual Too Short to Suck Film Festival will take place on May 17, 2025, at New Memories, located in Parksville, NY. This incredible event will showcase an exciting collection of films in genres ranging from narrative to experimental, animation, documentary, and beyond. We’re rolling out the red carpet for the Too Short To Suck Film Festival and Awards Show, where we’ll honor exceptional talent in various categories, such as Best Cinematography, Best Animation, and Best Sound Design, to name a few.
This is your opportunity to connect, create, and collaborate. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable night. Your film could even take home a Memmy Award!
How to Submit:
Now accepting film submissions for the 2nd Annual Festival. Get your film in before the deadline—MAY 1, 2025!
Submit your film via the Film Submission Form
(If you have any trouble/ issues with this form please email conpacfilmfestival@gmail.com)
Event Details:
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: New Memories, 862 Parksville Rd., Parksville, NY 12768
Time:
• 6PM: Red Carpet & Happy Hour
• 7PM: Film Screening
• 8PM: Awards Show
This is your chance to be a part of a vibrant celebration of short films that make a big impact!
Don’t Miss Out – Submit Your Film Today!
Keep it short. Keep it powerful. See you at TSTS 2025!
Follow us for updates:
Website: Parksville Arts Center
Instagram & Facebook: @New_Memories_Parksville_USA, @Parksville_Arts_Center
Giant thank you to Drue Pennella for this tasty selection from last year’s show 🧟♂️👻🎃
HALLOWEEN 2024!! 3 performances only (Fri & Sat at 7pm and Sun at 4pm). The Decrepit Ghouls Variety Show is an extraordinary Halloween extravaganza that combines creepy immersive theater, macabre cabaret, and electrifying rock music. Hosted by the enigmatic Zoltan the Flayer (Performed by Michael Rahaal, currently the host of Absinthe in Las Vegas), the show features astonishing acts, including a live disemboweling performance, haunting melodies from the "Las Vegas Grind" trio, and even a hilarious exchange with Zoltan's partially reanimated deceased wife, Vika the Corpse. Beware of the perilous Maze of Dentistry!! We don’t want to give too much away but last year the transformed realm of New Memories offered a range of experiences, from motivational seminars with Frankenstein's monster to séances with the psychic Leila and her assistant, Christian the Head.
Throughout the evening, enjoy drinks at the bar and spend time with the captivating Zoltan, but be cautious of the Jailer's clutches. The grand mainstage unveils a spellbinding production show with beloved monsters and a live band, culminating in an uproarious Halloween-themed finale!
The Decrepit Ghouls Variety Show is the brainchild of Todd Perlmutter and Michael Quinn, previous creative & music directors of Blue Man Group. They have assembled an exceptional ensemble of performers from various renowned productions, alongside local talents, to create this unparalleled experience. A team of theater, film, TV, and event professionals have collaborated to bring this labor of love to life. Buy your tickets now on Eventbrite! And prepare yourself for an experience that defies comparison and cannot be overlooked. Decrepit Ghouls website
ConPAC's TSTS (too short to suck) Film Festival
and Memmy Award Ceremony
The Conflux Gallery and The Parksville Arts Center will be hosting The ConPac TSTS (Too Short To Suck) Film Festival and Memmy Award Show!
Selected films will be shown at the ConPac Expo July 13th at the newly renovated Hicktorian Theater inside New Memories. Every movie is 2 minutes or less. The Memmy Award show (our itty bitty Oscars) will follow the screenings, and will include some special surprises.
Parksville’s The Boss’s Wife and Conflux’s Crisper! will be closing out the night with live music following the Awards Show.
In addition to a ton of art, ConPAC will also feature Boston artist Dave Tree. He will be screen printing onsite. Bring a garment (or something flat) and get your custom screened masterpiece!
This is a red carpet event, so dress to impress or wear a red carpet to blend in.
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