Pop-Con

Location: Wood Center

Pop-Con celebrates all things pop culture—gaming, entertainment, books, comics, and so much more!

Interested in being a vendor or hosting a workshop? Fill out the Vendor and Workshop Registration Form here: https://forms.gle/uYNtR2FjoB7QEzar8

Location: Wood Center

Come one, come all, to the paint spattered spectacle of Pinstravaganza! Here you will create a wooden pin, or magnet -completely of your own design- under the expert tutelage of our very own Ringleader! Perhaps you have a message to share, a stance to take, or simply a cute little guy you want to put on your jacket- this is where that desire can take form. There will be a $10 materials fee and everything you need is included in the price, so just bring yourself & whatever creativity you can muster in these trying times.

Location: Wood Center

Swing by and join the Pathfinder and/or Starfinder society for a game of exploration, adventure, and intrigue. With one-shots starting all day long the possibilities are endless, with both good old fashioned dragon fighting and interstellar expeditions in store. These experienced game masters are ready to guide you through the adventure of a lifetime, whether you've been playing Pathfinder for years or have just started wondering if TTRPGs could be for you.

Location: Wood Center

Explore how you can apply TTRPG theory to both the games we play and to the roles we want to command in real life with this Q&A panel presented by Epic Sages.

Location: Wood Center

Come paint with us! Pick your miniature, make it your own, and take it home! Materials and guidance provided by UAF's own Warhammer 40K and TTRPG clubs.

Location: Wood Center

Make your very own Pikachu in this hands on balloon animal workshop led by world record balloon artist Bill Torgerson of IncrediBalloons! People with sensory issues or latex allergies should attend with discretion. Materials will be provided.

Location: Wood Center

Come test your skills at this classic Chinese tile-based game. Everyone is welcome from first time players to undefeated champions. Led by Dustin of Mister Sir's Emporium of Oddities & Wonders.

Location: Wood Center

Drop by and create your own shimmering, swirling, color changing magic potion! Choose your shimmer, pick your poison, and top it off with sealing wax. Presented by Just North of Normal, all materials provided.

Location: Wood Center Conference Room C-D

A mysterious crime has disrupted Pop Con, and it's up to you to solve the case! Join us for an interactive Murder Mystery Dinner, where you'll enjoy a delicious meal while gathering clues, questioning suspicious characters, and working with your table to uncover the culprit. Whether you're a seasoned detective or just in it for the laughs, this immersive evening of mystery, cosplay, and suspense is sure to keep you guessing until the very end.

Location: UAF The Pub

A mysterious crime has disrupted Pop Con, and it's up to you to solve the case! Join us for an interactive Murder Mystery Dinner, where you'll enjoy a delicious meal while gathering clues, questioning suspicious characters, and working with your table to uncover the culprit. Whether you're a seasoned detective or just in it for the laughs, this immersive evening of mystery, cosplay, and suspense is sure to keep you guessing until the very end.

Location: Wood Center

Make your very own Pikachu in this hands on balloon animal workshop led by world record balloon artist Bill Torgerson of IncrediBalloons! People with sensory issues or latex allergies should attend with discretion. Materials will be provided.

Location: Wood Center

Pop-Con celebrates all things pop culture—gaming, entertainment, books, comics, and so much more!

Interested in being a vendor or hosting a workshop? Fill out the Vendor and Workshop Registration Form here: https://forms.gle/uYNtR2FjoB7QEzar8

Location: Wood Center

Drop by and create your own shimmering, swirling, color changing magic potion! Choose your shimmer, pick your poison, and top it off with sealing wax. Presented by Just North of Normal, all materials provided.

Location: Wood Center

Explore how you can apply TTRPG theory to both the games we play and to the roles we want to command in real life with this Q&A panel presented by Epic Sages.

Location: Wood Center

Come one, come all, to the paint spattered spectacle of Pinstravaganza! Here you will create a wooden pin, or magnet -completely of your own design- under the expert tutelage of our very own Ringleader! Perhaps you have a message to share, a stance to take, or simply a cute little guy you want to put on your jacket- this is where that desire can take form. There will be a $10 materials fee and everything you need is included in the price, so just bring yourself & whatever creativity you can muster in these trying times.

Location: Wood Center

Come test your skills at this classic Chinese tile-based game. Everyone is welcome from first time players to undefeated champions. Led by Dustin of Mister Sir's Emporium of Oddities & Wonders.

Location: Wood Center

Come paint with us! Pick your miniature, make it your own, and take it home! Materials and guidance provided by UAF's own Warhammer 40K and TTRPG clubs.

Location: Wood Center

Swing by and join the Pathfinder and/or Starfinder society for a game of exploration, adventure, and intrigue. With one-shots starting all day long the possibilities are endless, with both good old fashioned dragon fighting and interstellar expeditions in store. These experienced game masters are ready to guide you through the adventure of a lifetime, whether you've been playing Pathfinder for years or have just started wondering if TTRPGs could be for you.

Location: Wood Center ballroom

Get ready to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and fandom at the 2026 Pop-Con Cosplay Contest! Join us in the Wood Center Ballroom on Saturday, November 7, at 5 p.m. for an exciting showcase of incredible costumes and the talented cosplayers behind them. Whether you’re competing or cheering from the audience, come support your fellow fans and enjoy an evening filled with creativity, passion, and fantastic cosplay! Want to compete? Register using the form below: https://cglink.me/2vq/s334 Please note: Competitors are asked to arrive at 3:30pm for pre-judging! Please arrive on time if you wish to compete!

Location: Wood Center

Explore how you can apply TTRPG theory to both the games we play and to the roles we want to command in real life with this Q&A panel presented by Epic Sages.

Location: Wood Center

Make your very own Pikachu in this hands on balloon animal workshop led by world record balloon artist Bill Torgerson of IncrediBalloons! People with sensory issues or latex allergies should attend with discretion. Materials will be provided.

Location: Wood Center

Come test your skills at this classic Chinese tile-based game. Everyone is welcome from first time players to undefeated champions. Led by Dustin of Mister Sir's Emporium of Oddities & Wonders.

Location: Wood Center

Drop by and create your own shimmering, swirling, color changing magic potion! Choose your shimmer, pick your poison, and top it off with sealing wax. Presented by Just North of Normal, all materials provided.

Location: Wood Center

Come one, come all, to the paint spattered spectacle of Pinstravaganza! Here you will create a wooden pin, or magnet -completely of your own design- under the expert tutelage of our very own Ringleader! Perhaps you have a message to share, a stance to take, or simply a cute little guy you want to put on your jacket- this is where that desire can take form. There will be a $10 materials fee and everything you need is included in the price, so just bring yourself & whatever creativity you can muster in these trying times.

Location: Wood Center

Come paint with us! Pick your miniature, make it your own, and take it home! Materials and guidance provided by UAF's own Warhammer 40K and TTRPG clubs.

Location: Wood Center

Pop-Con celebrates all things pop culture—gaming, entertainment, books, comics, and so much more!

Interested in being a vendor or hosting a workshop? Fill out the Vendor and Workshop Registration Form here: https://forms.gle/uYNtR2FjoB7QEzar8

Location: Wood Center

Swing by and join the Pathfinder and/or Starfinder society for a game of exploration, adventure, and intrigue. With one-shots starting all day long the possibilities are endless, with both good old fashioned dragon fighting and interstellar expeditions in store. These experienced game masters are ready to guide you through the adventure of a lifetime, whether you've been playing Pathfinder for years or have just started wondering if TTRPGs could be for you.