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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 »

Event Series Paint and Sip

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 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 »

$10.00

Sketch Off

Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

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 »

Toon Talk with Pilar Newton-Katz

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

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 »

One True Pairing: A Comedic Romance Improv Game

Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

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

Star Wars Meet-Up

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

Gather Jedi! Meet and hang out with other Star Wars fans.

Women in Nerdom

MainStage 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

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 »

Cosplay Contests 101

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

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 »

Oh the Horror! A Deep Dive into the Horror Fandom and Horror Books

Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

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!

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