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# Important Dates

## Upcoming Meetup Schedule

### Next Meetup

- **August Meetup: August 19th, 2026** ✓ *Completed*
  - Judging of August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza")
  - Challenge announcement for September 2026 Challenge ("Practi\"FALL\" Prints")

- **September Meetup: September 16th, 2026**
  - Judging of September 2026 Challenge ("Practi\"FALL\" Prints")
  - Challenge announcement for October 2026 Challenge ("[Theme TBD]")
  - Focus on practical, functional prints and problem solving

## Regular Meeting Schedule

### Standard Schedule
- **When**: 3rd Wednesday of each month
- **Time**: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- **Duration**: 2 hours

### Meeting Format
- **6:00-6:15 PM**: Arrival & Social Time
- **6:15-6:45 PM**: Industry News & Updates (John)
- **6:45-7:15 PM**: Show & Tell (includes challenge judging)
- **7:15-7:45 PM**: Featured Presentation
- **7:45-8:00 PM**: Closing & General Discussion

## Challenge Timeline

### May 2026: "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)"

- **Challenge Announcement**: April 29, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: May 20, 2026
- **Judging**: May 20, 2026 meetup

See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.

### June 2026: "Show & Tell Extravaganza!"

- **Challenge Announcement**: June 10, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: June 17, 2026
- **Judging**: June 17, 2026 meetup

See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.

### July 2026: "Scarf Seams"

- **Challenge Announcement**: June 17, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: July 15, 2026
- **Judging**: July 15, 2026 meetup

See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.

### August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza"

- **Challenge Announcement**: July 15, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: August 19, 2026
- **Judging**: August 19, 2026 meetup

See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.

### September 2026: "Practi\"FALL\" Prints"

- **Challenge Announcement**: August 19, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: September 16, 2026
- **Judging**: September 16, 2026 meetup

See [Current Challenge](Current-Challenge) for complete details.

## Meeting Location

**Standard Location:**
West Fargo Public Library  
215 Third St. E.  
West Fargo, ND 58078  

*(Note: We will occasionally have one-off meetings at alternative venues, which will be announced in advance.)*

## Contact Information

[feedback@fargo3d.com](mailto:feedback@fargo3d.com)

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**Last Updated**: August 20, 2026