Press
News 10 spoke to a few Fandom Fest patrons and Jessica Cameris, Fandom Fest producer, about what makes Fandom Fest different from other cons and why people continue to come and share in their Fandom. Click to watch. [Aug. 27, 2023]
WNYT previewed what was to be expected for day two of Fandom Fest 2023 and talking to Michael McCord about the buzz in the air before doors opened. Click here to watch. [Aug. 27, 2023]
The Times Union came to take a look at day one of Fandom Fest 2023 and speak to some of our patrons and vendors about their experience this year. Click to read. [Aug. 27, 2023]
WNYT’s Chris Onorato spoke to Averill Park graduate, Delaney King about her journey to Los Angeles to be a SFX artist and will host a panel at Fandom Fest 2023. Click here to watch. [Aug. 26, 2023]
Lee Theodore (Magical Lee) spoke to the Daily Gazette about how cosplay has helped them embrace their true identity. Also, the fantastic cosplay activities at Fandom Fest 2023. Click here to read. [Aug. 24, 2023]
Michael McCord, Fandom Fest producer, spoke to “So Wizard” podcast about what to expect this year and what it’s like to build a con from scratch in Schenectady. Click to watch. [Aug. 23, 2023]
Michael McCord, Fandom Fest producer, spoke to the Daily Gazette about the effects of the SAG-AFTRA strike on the second year. Click here to read. [Aug. 23, 2023]
Michael McCord, Fandom Fest producer, and Tamani Wooley from Spectrum News talked about the many things you can expect at Fandom Fest 2023. They also went head-to-head at Mario Kart 8 to see who would come out on top! Extra thanks to @8armedspidey and @pinupmakeover for talking about all of our fantastic cosplay content! Click here to watch. [Aug. 22, 2023]
Magical Lee (one of our cosplay contest judges and panel hosts) sat down with “So Wizard” podcast to talk about all things fandom and cosplay. Click here to watch. [Aug. 21, 2023]
Michael McCord, Fandom Fest producer, spoke to Doug Gougie from the WGY Morning Show about all the amazing things coming to Proctors in two weeks. Including a tease for a car for the Geek Garage that we haven’t announced yet! Click here to listen. [Aug. 16, 2023]
Michael McCord, Fandom Fest producer, spoke to Jim Yager from the podcast “Trek Talking” about the upcoming events at Fandom Fest 2023 and the Star Trek panel. Click here to listen. [Aug. 8, 2023]