The Geek Garage, a standout section of Fandom Fest that celebrates the iconic vehicles of pop culture. Step into a world where fantasy meets reality. Featuring Greg's Van, the Batmobile, the Mystery Machine and more.
Deep underground lies a treasure trove of tabletop texts, perfect for your perusal. Early registration is open for all announced games. Each player needs to fill out a sign-up form. Any unfilled slots will be available on a first come first serve on the day of the game in the... Read more »
Find your favorite celebrities in Key Hall for autographs and selfies! See the full schedule.
Let Fandom Fest 2024 begin! In our opening ceremony, host Magical Lee will give a brief and warm welcome where you will get important information, and hear about a lot of the cool things you will see over the weekend!
Do you “want to be the very best, like no one ever was?” Test out your nerdy knowledge at Fandom Trivia!
Craftsmanship cosplay contest entrants must participate. Pre-judging allows the judges to really see costumes in a personal setting. This allows them to appreciate it on its own terms, find out how it was made, how much was made and how well it was made. Contestants will receive an email with... Read more »
Featuring Susanne Blakeslee, Candi Milo and Keone Young from Nickelodeon, Disney, Cartoon Network and more, you'll be surprised how many of your favorite characters they have played!
Find out what it's like to voice characters from some of the most talked about anime series like Fullmetal Alchemist, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer and Attack on Titan. Featuring Elizabeth Maxwell, Caitlin and Glass.
Nerdy themed BINGO! Free to play, winners will receive exclusive Fandom Fest merch!
Join Rick and Doug Arthur to discuss the ins and outs of self-publishing comics (and self-publishing in general) and how to go from concept to print, including crowdfunding. Presentation will include time for Q&A from the audience.
Renowned Paranormal Investigator, Jack Kenna, from shows like Travel Channel/Discovery+ Haunted Case Files, Haunted Hospitals and Paranormal Survivor will lead a discussion on his many spooky findings throughout the almost 100-year-old building of Proctors Theatre.
Hosted by Liquid Sunshine Designs. Catch up with local furry friends, or find out what this fandom has to offer you! If you've been on the fence and not sure where to begin, or just think furries are cool, you're welcome to join in and have some fun with your... Read more »
Take a spin in the Capital Region 360 Photo Booth! Don't miss this fun, free event in Robb Alley.
Hosted by Duck Prints Press In the past decade, there has been dramatic progress in the commonness and availability of media that includes LGBTQIA+ characters and themes. In this panel, we'll posit a definition of "queer media" that establishes a baseline of what features we think separate queer media from... Read more »
Get ready to unleash your inner hero and princess as we take you on a magical journey with Fandom Story Hour presented by The Costumer. Assemble in the MainStage Panel Room, where we’ll delve into the thrilling and enchanted worlds of capes, masks and tiaras. These events are perfect for children... Read more »
Fandom Fest’s Cosplay Contest is where cosplayers can show off their performance and craftsmanship skills in one exciting show! Performers will be judged for their ability to captivate and entertain a crowd, bringing their favorite series and shows to life through dance, song, or even comedy. While tailors and seamstresses... Read more »
No painting skills required for this unique, memorable experience! Book your stop to unlock your nerdy creativity. Painting option for this session is Pikachu. Limit 40 people per session. In order to provide the best experience, paint and sip sessions are now $10 and require reservation ahead of time. Sign-up... Read more »
Starring Artists: Rick Arthur, Doug Arthur, Doug Hill, and Pilar Katz. Hosted by Michael McCord Round 1: Professional artists compete to draw a character or scene that is provided by the audience. Round 2: Members of audience have opportunity to volunteer and team up with the pro artists and collaborate... Read more »
Did you love cartoons as a kid? Still a fan today? Then this panel is tailor-made for you! Join us for an exclusive dive into the vibrant world of Pilar Newton-Katz, the Brooklyn-based creative powerhouse behind some of your favorite animated classics. From her work on Cartoon Network’s "Courage the... Read more »
Love is in the air! Join us for this super-interactive panel where we’ll argue which characters would make the best romantic parings from all different fandoms. We’ll use audience suggestions for characters and have you guys help us decide the best OTP! Participants: Jeff Burns and Kyle A. Massa
Gather Jedi! Meet and hang out with other Star Wars fans.
Get ready to be inspired at Fandom Fest's must-see panel, Women in Nerdom! Join us for an exhilarating discussion with some of the most dynamic women who are shaping the future of entertainment and redefining pop culture. Filled with behind-the-scenes secrets, fandom-worthy anecdotes and insights into their creative processes, you... Read more »
Hosted by Ashleyisalot. Have you been wanting to step into the world of competitive cosplay but don’t know where to start? Or have you done a few contests but want to gain further insight on how they are run? Then this panel is for you! During this panel we will... Read more »
Join Spookyinthestacks, local librarian in-training and horror hound, as they take a deep dive into all things horror! Learn the origins of some of your favorite horror films, books and more!
Gather anime lovers! Get together, take photos, talk anime and make new friends!
Studio Ghibli is a well-known animation studio, famous for movies such as "My Neighbor Totoro," "Howl's Moving Castle," "Kiki'sDelivery Service" and many others. Their movies contain beautiful scenery that help you get lost in the stories but do you know the inspiration behind them? And can you match the backgrounds... Read more »
Featuring Susanne Blakeslee, Keone Young, Cedric Williams and Candi Milo.They're the voices of childhood and some of your favorite cartoon characters! Get to know all about what it means to be a voice actor from some of the best in the business.
No painting skills required for this unique, memorable experience! Book your stop to unlock your nerdy creativity. Painting option for this session is a Piranha Plant. Limit 40 people per session. In order to provide the best experience, paint and sip sessions are now $10 and require reservation ahead of time.... Read more »
No painting skills required for this unique, memorable experience! Book your stop to unlock your nerdy creativity. Painting option for this session is Piranha Plant. Limit 40 people per session. In order to provide the best experience, paint and sip sessions are now $10 and require reservation ahead of time.... Read more »
This panel discusses being a plus size cosplayer and how that informs our costuming and stage performance. Host Zede (@ze.telier) will cover how to modify purchased cosplays, how to draft your own cosplays, overcoming stage fright and learning to appreciate your body and all the amazing things you can do!... Read more »
18+ ONLY. The Cosplay Dating Game is similar to the traditional Dating Game of yesteryear TV. Three bachelors or bachelorettes sit on one side of a curtain. On the other side is the ‘prize,’ an elusive bachelor or bachelorette for one of the three contestants to ‘win.’ The twist is... Read more »
Discover what supernatural spirits might be wandering beyond the vale by taking a ghostly stroll through Proctors Theatre with Paranormal Investigator, Jack Kenna. What mysteries could be uncovered? Bring your own investigative tools and find out yourself or help Jack discover more secrets of this structure from the 1920’s. Limit... Read more »
Stick around for this fun dance party featuring visuals from your favorite anime series!
Discover what supernatural spirits might be wandering beyond the vale by taking a ghostly stroll through Proctors Theatre with Paranormal Investigator, Jack Kenna. What mysteries could be uncovered? Bring your own investigative tools and find out yourself or help Jack discover more secrets of this structure from the 1920’s. Limit... Read more »
