Programming – Winter 2023

Our programming for Winter 2023 is subject to change

Dragon’s Den

Board Games

Throughout the day, Board games will be available at all the tables so people can relax with their families and enjoy a quick game, while they are partaking in the convention.

D&D One Shot

D&D One-Shot (w/ Andy Faw) 12pm-4pm, sign-up all morning, cut off is 11:45pm or until full, no entry fee, tips are encouraged.

Battletech Tournament

Alpha Strike Tournament (w/ Kevin Tutterow) 12pm-4pm, sign-up all morning, cut off is 11:45pm, entry fee is $10, this pays for prizes.

Cosplay Cavern

10:30 AM – Cosplay Contest 101

Join our director of Cosplay Cat Reid, and learn the basics of what you need to know when completing in cosplay contests.

11:30 AM – Unique Techniques in Cosplay

Learn from Tohma on how quilting, beading, embroidery, and smocking can take your cosplay to the next level.

12:30 PM – Boffer Sword Workshop with Hidden Isles LARP!

For $10 you can make your own boffer weapon to take home while learning about our locally owned LARP group, or come and observe for free.

1:30 PM – Gotham City Gossip

Gotham City is known for being protected by Batman and his family. But what about the other heroes and villains running around? What do they have to say? Interact with them and ask them questions!

2:30 PM – Cosplay Judging and Lineup

While the main event of the Cosplay Contest will still take place across the Marketplace stage, we will have pre-judging of costumes; both kids and adults, as well as lineup for the Cosplay Contest will start in the Cosplay Cavern room.

Main Panel Room

10:30 AM – Happy Plushie Fun Time!

Maya and Kai are back with one of our most popular events. Learn the basics of sewing your very own plushie! Begin your new life of sewing with just a few sticthes.

For $5 get your very own plushie making kit. All of the supplies are included to prepare you for your new life venture!

11:30 AM – Thriving Artists Panel

This panel is hosted by several of our featured artists/crafters who make a substantial portion of their income from their art. Bryan Covington (Modern Goldfish), Megan Quinby (The Crafting Ninja), and Amanda Miller will cover topics including:

• Full Time vs. Part Time vs. Hobby
• Multiple income streams
• Q&A

12:30 PM – How TO Draw a Cartoon Werewolf

Special guest Chris Flick, of Capes n’ Babes, the master of caricature art, sketch covers, and WEREWOLVES, is here to teach YOU how to design and then DRAW an original cartoon werewolf!

All ages are welcome!

(All materials will be provided)

1:30 PM – Great State Paranormal

“Who ya gonna call?” Great State Paranormal!

Back by popular demand, the Great State Paranormal is a group of paranormal investigators in Western North Carolina. Their goal is to investigate hauntings and spirit sightings while preserving native folklore. They are based at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina.

They will be discussing the many hauntings and ghosts in and around Wilkes County.

2:30 PM – Victims & Villains

Victims and Villains is a multimedia outreach dedicated to deconstructing the stigma surrounding mental health through the familiarity of pop culture. Depression can make us feel like both a victim and villain. We exist to remind you that you’re not alone. Victims and Villains is based out of Richmond, VA. Whether it’s comic cons, local community events or the podcasts and movie reviews we release weekly – our goal is to educate and engage individuals on mental health awareness. Our hope is to one day eradicate the stigmas surrounding such topics.