• Paint & Sip

    Orchestra Room State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

    No painting skills required for this unique, memorable experience! Book your stop to unlock your nerdy creativity. Painting option for this session is Calcifer from Studio Ghibli. Limit 40 people per session. In order to provide the best experience, paint and sip sessions are now $10 and require reservation ahead... Read more »

    $10.00
  • The Big Book Fandom Panel: Readers Unite

    Delack Guild Room State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

    Join Spookyinthestacks, local librarian in-training and reading enthusiast, as they discuss the latest book fandom trends, chat about up-and-coming releases and geek out over all things bookish!

  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy Author Readings

    MainStage Panel Room State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

    Join local sci-fi and fantasy authors as they present short excerpts from their books followed by a Q&A. Featuring sci-fi, urban fantasy, humor and paranormal romance! Participants: Jeff Burns, Kate Sheeran Swed, Kyle A. Massa and Delaney Parker

  • Celeb Panel: Adam Nimoy

    Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

    Get to know Author and Director Adam Nimoy. His most recent work includes, "The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy" (2024).

  • Celeb Panel: My Hero Academia

    MainStage 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

    Join Elizabeth Maxwell (Midnight) and Caitlin Glass (Mina Ashido) as they talk about one of the most popular anime of this generation.

  • Furry Meetup

    Fursuit Lounge 432 State Street, Schenectady

    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 »

  • Celeb Panel: Sailor Moon

    Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

    The Pretty Guardians, who fight for love and justice are at Fandom Fest. Join Linda Ballantyne (Sailor Moon) and Katie Griffin (Sailor Mars) as they share their stories.

  • Scene Fighting Workshop

    MainStage 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

    Join Gui DaSilva-Greene, professional stuntman for Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther, in a 90-minute action packed scene fighting workshop! Learn foundational stunt moves for your next performance and find out about behind-the scenes choreography.

    $20
  • Who Wants to be A Hashira?

    Delack Guild Room State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

    Rengoku is looking for new apprentice and has designed a quiz game molded after the popular gameshow "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?" If you have what it takes, come win prizes for your "Demon Slayer" knowledge!

  • Fandom Bingo

    Orchestra Room State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

    Nerdy themed BINGO! Free to play, winners will receive exclusive Fandom Fest merch!

  • Ten-Forward Last Call

    Ten-Forward Lounge State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

    Jim Yager and Jerry Silber thank everyone, highlight the events and hopes for next year.

  • Fuzzball, the World’s Greatest Gameshow

    Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

    The Illium Landfill needs funds to build a new cesspool, and the whole dump community has rallied together to put on a fundraiser. Quirky local characters mix with “celebrity guests” to support this effort, including such luminaries as Cupid, Santa Claus, a self-obsessed influencer, a chicken cult leader, a magic... Read more »