Alaska ComiCon - Feb 25-26, 2023!
Carlson Center 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK
2023-02-25 11:00:00
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Friday
February 24, 2023
12:00—5:00p
Exhibitor Set-Up
Saturday
February 25, 2023
7:00—10:00a
Exhibitor Set-Up (cont.)
10:00 AM
Front Lobby
Show opens to 2-Day VIP ticket holders!
Front Lobby
11:00 AM
Front Lobby
Show Opens to Saturday ticket holders
Front Lobby
12:00 PM
Pioneer Room
The Many Voices of Monica Rial Q&A

Discuss the MANY voices of Voice Actress Monica Rial!

Pioneer Room
Monica RialMonica_rial2
1:00 PM
Northstar Room
SMASH BROS. Tournament BEGINS (Sat)!

Pre-registration is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! At-the-door signups (if there are STILL slots available) will be 10-12 on Saturday

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Northstar Room
1:00 PM
Pioneer Room
It’s Morphin’ Time with Walter Jones

Get ready to ask every question you’ve had since you first saw the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Zack, the Black Ranger, aka Walter Jones is here to answer it all!

Pioneer Room
Walter JonesWalter_Jones
1:00 PM
Alaska Room
So You Want To Compete In Cosplay Contests?

Cosplay Contests, no matter how big or small, can be extremely intimidating. Whether you’re a veteran or cosplaying for the first time, contests can often feel overwhelming and leave you with many questions. How do I apply? What division/category do I enter? How do judges evaluate my cosplay? 40 Below Cosplay and Props will run you through what to expect from your average competition, how to prepare for it, and how to stand out among the competition. Afterward attendees will get a chance to ask anything they want in a fun Q&A as well as enjoy a little “Cosplay Trivia.”

Alaska Room
40 Below Cosplay!40belowRev2
1:30—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
2:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Talking ARCHIE with DAN PARENT!

Talk about all things Archie Comics with artist and writer Dan Parent!

Pioneer Room
Dan Parent!Dan-Parent-2022
2:00 PM
Alaska Room
Making a Career out of Crafting

If you’re looking to turn your side gigs into a full-time job or start your own small business building or crafting, come to this panel by the founder of Geekify with advice and tips on turning your hobby into a career, identifying your niche, trends in the industry, and more.

Alaska Room
Geekify IncGeekify
3:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Proper Pitching & Promoting Yourself with Bryan Tillman

In this lecture you will learn about presentation, body language, elevator pitches, standing out, interview skills, and how to make an opportunity when there isn’t one. This lecture will explore and demonstrate the proper way to pitch and promote yourself and your product.

Pioneer Room
Bryan TillmanTillman
3:00 PM
Alaska Room
Bootleg Safari with Effin Birds

Join Aaron Reynolds (Effin’ Birds, Swear Trek) and special guest Ben Penrod as they explore the wild, weird and wonderful world of unlicensed products. Visit bootlegsafari.com for more details and previous shows.

Alaska Room
Aaron ReynoldsAaronV2, Ben PenrodPenrod2
4:00 PM
Pioneer Room
SCA Barony of Winter's Gate Presentation
Pioneer Room
SCA Barony of Winter’s GateSONY DSC
4:00 PM
Alaska Room
Alaska ComiCon - Past, Present and FUTURE!

Meet with Brett and Ben, the founders of the Alaska ComiCon in Fairbanks. It’s an Open Q&A with the masterminds behind the show!

Alaska Room
Ben PenrodPenrod2, Brett CarrerasCarreras2023b
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
6:30 PM
Show closes to Exhibitors
Sunday
February 26, 2023
9:00—10:00 AM
Exhibitor Set-Up
10:00 AM
Front Lobby
Show opens to ALL Sunday ticket holders
Front Lobby
11:00 AM
Northstar Room
SMASH BROS. Tournament BEGINS (Sun)!

Day 2 finals (top 16-32) start at 11AM on Sunday.

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Northstar Room
12:00 PM
Alaska Room
Don’t Dream it’s Over: Extinct, Cryptic, and Magical Creature Clinical Case Panel

Join veterinary students in an interactive discussion as they tackle a clinical case involving magical creatures!

Alaska Room
12:00 PM
Pioneer Room
Have a Nice Day, it’s a Mick Foley Q&A

Get ready to Have a Nice Day! Discuss your favorite matches, memories from the road, and maybe even Santa Claus, with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley!

Pioneer Room
Mick FoleyMick_Foley
12:30—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
1:00 PM
Pioneer Room
It’s a Luci Christian Q&A!

Got questions about all things My Hero Academia, Ouran High School Host Club, One Piece, and more? Luci Christian is here to chat about her extensive career as a voice actress!

Pioneer Room
Luci ChristianLuci_Christian2
1:00 PM
Alaska Room
Star Wars Costumes! - Are YOU ready to join the 501st?

Have you ever wanted to Join the 501st Legion? Wondering how to build a costume? How do you source materials? Are you hard working, loyal and expendable?
Come to this panel to hear the how-to from members with a total of over 50 years of experience in the Legion!

Alaska Room
501st Alaskan GarrisonAlaska501st
2:00 PM
Pioneer Room
The Amy Chu Q&A!

Rick and Morty! Red Sonja! Wonder Woman! Get your questions ready for one of the most popular writers in comic books today!

Pioneer Room
Amy ChuAmy_Chu
2:00 PM
Alaska Room
Collecting Comics with Brett and Glenn!

Join Overstreet Price Guide Advisor Brett Carreras and his friend Glenn Hogue as they discuss their over FIFTY YEARS of combined comic book collecting experiences. These two have bought and sold MILLIONS of dollars worth of comics in their lives. Ask them ANYTHING!

Alaska Room
Brett CarrerasCarreras2023b
3:00 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
4:00 PM
Show closes to the public
4:00—6:30 PM
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