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!

Anime Meet-up

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

Gather anime lovers! Get together, take photos, talk anime and make new friends!

The Art and Themes of Studio Ghibli

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

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 »

Celeb Panel: Voice Acting

MainStage 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

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.

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 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 »

$10

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 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 »

$10.00

A Plus Size Cosplayer’s Survival Guide to Costuming & Performance

Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

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 »

Cosplay Dating Game (18+)

Fenimore Asset Management Gallery 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY

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 »

Ghost Tour

Building Wide 432 State Street, Schenectady

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 »

$5.00

Anime Rave

Dragon Dungeon State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States

Stick around for this fun dance party featuring visuals from your favorite anime series!