The third annual FanFest on Saturday, August 17th 10am-6pm. This free event has something for all ages by bringing together live music, performers, a cosplay contest, gaming, vendors, and more!  

Fanfest includes workshops, panel discussions, book signings, live music, performers, demos and other activities.

Schedule of Events:

• 10:15- Canopy Studio will be presenting an aerial dance performance.
• 11:30- Rebecca Sunshine will perform fun and engaging music for kids.
• 12:30- Tonalli Danza Folklórica Mexicana will be presenting Mexican folkloric dances to promote Latino culture and teach children and young people about Mexican traditions.
• 1:30- The League of Step will be presenting a Step Dance Routine.
• 2:30- Stand-up Comedy from Lanny Farmer and Friends.
• 3:30- Panel discussion on the “Haunting Of Eagle Tavern” with filmmakers, host, ghosthunters and others involved with the project.
• 5:00- Cosplay contest with prizes ranging from gift certificates to MomoCon passes.
• All Day- 
  • Gaming area with D&D, video games, board games, game creators Mystic Punks, and much more
  • Outdoor games, crafts, raffles, and prize wheel provided by the Oconee Library
  • Rashe’s Cuisine food truck will be on site
  • JOKERJOKERtv will be live covering the event along with several special guests
  • Vendors offering a wide variety of merchandise from records to pop culture paraphernalia

Gaming:

• Table Top Role Playing Games going on all day!
  • Dungeons and Dragons 5E
  • Monster of the Week
  • Cyberpunk Red
  • Troika!
  • EZD6
• Mariokart on a BIG 4K Projector
• Magic the Gathering Commander Pods
• Board Game Library

Vendors List:

Artists:

• Cody Matthews
• Vera Miller
• Havivah Saltz
• Sam Watson
• Jacob Wenzka

Authors:

• James Burns
• Marlena Frank
• Kelley Frank
• Gary D. Grossman
• Lillah Lawson
• Bobby Nash
• Breanna Presley
• Muriel Pritchett
• Matthew Quinn
• Juliet Rose
• Barnard Sims
• Brielle Yarbrough
• Cherelle Yarbrough

Cultural:

• Athens Korean Culture School
• Athens School of Arms
• The Barony of Bryn Madoc

Multimedia:

• Gonzoriffic
• JokerJokerTV
• Montu Miller
• Chris Rausman
• Comics Appreciation Project
• Primevice Studios

Shopping:

• Jennifer Burns
• OkayestAshCo
• Vera Miller
• WynterCreek Cards
• Yolanda Gonzalez

Schedule, vendors, guests, and performances are subject to change.