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Fandom Trivia

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

Do you “want to be the very best, like no one ever was?” Test out your nerdy knowledge at Fandom Trivia!

Cosplay Craftsmanship Pre-judging

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

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 »

Celeb Panel: You Voiced My Childhood

Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

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!

Celeb Panel: Anime Voices

MainStage 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

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.

Event Series Fandom Bingo

Fandom Bingo

Orchestra Room State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

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

Self-Publishing Comics

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

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.

The Hauntings of Proctors Theatre

Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

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.

Event Series Furry Meetup

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 »

360 Photo Booth

Robb Alley State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

Take a spin in the Capital Region 360 Photo Booth! Don't miss this fun, free event in Robb Alley.

Queer Representation in Media: Then and Now

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

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 »

Event Series Story Hour presented by The Costumer

Story Hour presented by The Costumer

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

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 »

Cosplay Contest

MainStage 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

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 »

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