Alaska ComiCon - Feb 22-23, 2025 in Fairbanks!
Carlson Center 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK
2025-02-22 11:00:00
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  • More
    • Code of Conduct / Cosplay Rules
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    • The Carlson Center
    • Past Exclusives!
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    • Contact Us
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    • Hours
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2022 Programming

Saturday
February 19, 2022
10:00 AM
Front Lobby
Show opens to 2-Day VIP ticket holders!
Front Lobby
11:00 AM
North Star Room
Show Opens to Saturday ticket holders
North Star Room
11:00 AM
North Star Room
Super Smash Bros. Tournament BEGINS!

Hosted by UAF eSPorts group!

North Star Room
12:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Leah Clark Q&A

Superstar Anime voice actor Leah Clark will answer questions from fans at the con!

Pioneer Room
Leah ClarkLeah_Clark3
12:00 PM
Alaska Room
What You Might Not Know About Cosplay with 40 Below Cosplay

Have you been curious about trying your hand at cosplay but aren’t sure about the “Dos and Don’ts?” Have you ever wanted to cosplay a character but didn’t know if you could because of your age, height, complexion, or body type? What’s the difference between Cosplay and Halloween? Will I find my spouse or a new career with Cosplay? We’ll answer all these questions and more, plus give you a chance to ask any question you might be curious about or feel that is getting in your way of achieving your dream cosplay!

Alaska Room
40 Below Cosplay!40belowRev2
1:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Jason David Frank Q&A

Jason David Frank will talk about his career and answer questions from fans.

Pioneer Room
Jason David FrankJDF2
1:00 PM
Alaska Room
Comic Book Investing Q&A with Brett Carreras

Learn about purchasing comics for investment with Overstreet advisor and Alaska ComiCon co-promoter Brett Carreras

Alaska Room
Brett CarrerasCarreras2023b
2:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Veronica Taylor Q&A

Veronica Taylor will talk about her career and answer questions from fans.

Pioneer Room
2:00 PM
Alaska Room
Convention Horror Stories with Larry Furry

With over 200 conventions under his belt, Larry has heard, witnessed, and been involved with some crazy con happenings, most of which he probably shouldn’t talk about. Come and join him as he shares some of the ones he CAN talk about, names may be changed to protect the innocent tho. Audience participation is always encouraged, so bring your stories to share too!

Alaska Room
2:30—4:00PM
"40 Below Cosplay" Booth
Saturday Cosplay Contest Pre-Judging

Each category will have THREE winners PER DAY: a 1st place, and 2 runner-ups.

Every winner will received a plaque celebrating their win (15 winners total each day)!

Categories include:

Best Girl’s Costume (Age 0-12)
Best Boy’s Costume (Age 0-12)
Best Group Costume (All Ages)
Best Woman’s Costume (Age 13+). 1st Place winner also receives $100 cash!
Best Men’s Costume (Age 13+). 1st Place winner also receives $100 cash!
Check the schedule for Pre-Judging times and locations.

You are welcome to enter both days, but you are not allowed to win the top prize in any category more than once per weekend, to give everyone else a chance.

"40 Below Cosplay" Booth
40 Below Cosplay!40belowRev2
3:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Jason Faunt Celebrity Q&A

Jason Faunt will talk about his career and answer questions from fans.

Pioneer Room
Jason FauntJason-Faunt
3:00 PM
Alaska Room
Ruins of My Childhood: An In-Depth Look at the Growth of Boba Fett with Joe D'Intino

An In-Depth Look at the History and Growth of Boba Fett with superfan Joe D’Intino

Alaska Room
Joe D’Intino!JoeD
4:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Effin' Birds: Adventures on Social Media

How did a bird-centric comic strip get into an online fight with Dear Prudence? Why did Facebook decide the bird cartoons were a threat to democracy? Why does this bird cartoon have a lawyer? Find out all this and more in this lively chat with Aaron Reynolds, author of Effin’ Birds.

Pioneer Room
Dan Parentdanparentakcc
4:00 PM
Alaska Room
Brett & Ben Con Promoters Panel

Brett Carreras and Ben Penrod are the co-promoters of Alaska ComiCon. They’ll answer any questions you have about AKCC, or any of the other cons they’ve organized or attended.

Alaska Room
Brett CarrerasCarreras2023b, Ben PenrodPenrod2
5:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Saturday Cosplay Contest

Each category will have THREE winners PER DAY: a 1st place, and 2 runner-ups.

Every winner will receive a plaque celebrating their win (15 winners total each day)!

Categories include:

Best Girl’s Costume (Age 0-12)
Best Boy’s Costume (Age 0-12)
Best Group Costume (All Ages)
Best Woman’s Costume (Age 13+). 1st Place winner also receives $100 cash!
Best Men’s Costume (Age 13+). 1st Place winner also receives $100 cash!
Check the schedule for Pre-Judging times and locations.

You are welcome to enter both days, but you are not allowed to win the top prize in any category more than once per weekend, to give everyone else a chance.

Pioneer Room
40 Below Cosplay!40belowRev2
6:00 PM
Show closes to the public
Sunday
February 20, 2022
10:00 AM
Show opens to Sunday ticket holders
11:00 AM
North Star Room
Super Smash Bros. Tournament BEGINS!

Hosted by UAF eSPorts group!

North Star Room
11:00 AM
Pioneer Room
Let's Chat With Dan Parent

A conversation with superstar Archie artist/writer Dan Parent!

Pioneer Room
Dan Parentdanparentakcc
12:00 PM
Pioneer Room
JDF & Jason Faunt: Legend of The White Dragon Q&A

Jason David Frank and Jason Faunt will discuss their new film Legend of the White Dragon and answer questions from fans.

Pioneer Room
Jason David FrankJDF2, Jason FauntJason-Faunt
12:00 PM
Alaska Room
Pokéloons 101 with IncrediBilloons ($5 material fee applies)

Gotta Twist’em All! Learn to make Pokémon of your own out of twisting balloons with local Balloon Artist: IncrediBilloon. Be taught simple step by step instructions to create your own Pikachu and Eevee using balloons and your own hands! The workshop will be free to attend but there will be a $5.00 material fee for anyone that wishes to participate.

Alaska Room
Party Planet!PartyPlanet
1:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Kel Mitchell Celebrity Q&A

Kel Mitchell will talk about his career and answer questions from fans.

Pioneer Room
Kel MitchellKel-Mitchell3
1:00 PM
Alaska Room
Tips for Traveling to Japan with Larry Furry

Considering a trip to Japan? This panel will include topics such as what to see, how to get around while there, where to stay, best times to go, how to get there, and most importantly: CAN I even get there?

Alaska Room
1:00—2:30PM
"40 Below Cosplay" Booth
Sunday Cosplay Contest Pre-Judging

Each category will have THREE winners PER DAY: a 1st place, and 2 runner-ups.

Every winner will received a plaque celebrating their win (15 winners total each day)!

Categories include:

Best Girl’s Costume (Age 0-12)
Best Boy’s Costume (Age 0-12)
Best Group Costume (All Ages)
Best Woman’s Costume (Age 13+). 1st Place winner also receives $100 cash!
Best Men’s Costume (Age 13+). 1st Place winner also receives $100 cash!
Check the schedule for Pre-Judging times and locations.

You are welcome to enter both days, but you are not allowed to win the top prize in any category more than once per weekend, to give everyone else a chance.

"40 Below Cosplay" Booth
40 Below Cosplay!40belowRev2
2:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Tom Cook Q&A

Tom Cook will answer fan questions about his amazing career in animation.

Pioneer Room
Tom Cook!Tom_Cook
2:00 PM
Alaska Room
Running a Successful Kickstarter with Dan Nokes

Dan Nokes has run many successful Kickstarter campaigns, and he’ll discuss those and his current campaign for “Kevin.”

Alaska Room
Dan Nokes!Dan-Nokes3
4:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Sunday Cosplay Contest

Each category will have THREE winners PER DAY: a 1st place, and 2 runner-ups.

Every winner will receive a plaque celebrating their win (15 winners total each day)!

Categories include:

Best Girl’s Costume (Age 0-12)
Best Boy’s Costume (Age 0-12)
Best Group Costume (All Ages)
Best Woman’s Costume (Age 13+). 1st Place winner also receives $100 cash!
Best Men’s Costume (Age 13+). 1st Place winner also receives $100 cash!
Check the schedule for Pre-Judging times and locations.

You are welcome to enter both days, but you are not allowed to win the top prize in any category more than once per weekend, to give everyone else a chance.

Pioneer Room
40 Below Cosplay!40belowRev2
5:00 PM
Show closes to the public
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    • Hours
    • Terms