The Bughouse Square Debates are held in Washington Square Park which is located directly across from The Newberry.  The Debates coincide with the annual Newberry Book Fair.  Harkening back to the days of Bughouse Square, which was once a crucial platform for early twentieth-century political activitis, debaters today engage in discourses of politics, society and religion.  Come listen to a range of colorful speakers, or jump into the oratorical fray yourself and compete for the coveted Dill Pickle Award.