Get Your Geek On, Thunder Bay! ThunderCon is a fan-run event focused on all things geek!
​Oct 22/23, Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay
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Come and “get your GEEK on” with all the rest of Thunder Bay’s geeks, nerds and fans of all stripes. There will be plenty of things to do including vendors in Diagon Alley, board and card game demos, a cosplay contest, a model kit contest, video game demos and tourneys and scavenger hunts. Both the 501st Storm Troopers and Mandalorian Mercs will be hosting activities in the Star Wars Zone. Go on a LARP adventure, watch staged performances and participate in panel discussions. There are even activities for the kids.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the seminal TV series, Star Trek, as well as the 20th anniversary of Pokemon. How wonderful that we can celebrate these pop culture phenomena with games, adventures, cosplaying and merchandise! Once again, the Valhalla Inn Thunder Bay will be transformed into something ‘Out of this World’ and we invite you to join us Oct 22/23 for two days of geekdom at its best!
ON STAGE
Wordburglar P0p culture Rap artist
Wordburglar (aka Sean Jordan) is an award winning Canadian rapper and comic book creator. Known for his nerdy wordplay, sharp sense of humour and crowd-pleasing freestyles, ‘Burg has created a niche for himself with audiences across Canada and beyond. He is the creator of the indie comic books The Last Paper Route and Snakor’s Pizza and winner of a CBC Radio 3 Bucky Award for “Best Lyrics”, with five #1 albums on the National Earshot Charts and songs featured in “Mr.D”, “Trailer Park Boys”, “Captain Canuck”, “Forgive Me”, “Molly Maxwell” and more. Find him at wordburglar.com and @Wordburglar
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Wordburglar Q&A, Sat. 2:00 – 3:00, Odin Room
Photos/Autographs, Sat. 3:00 – 4:00, Odin Room
Performance, Sat 6:00 – 7:00, Cantina Stage
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NOT Dr. Horrible’s sing-along Blog!
Come out to laugh, cheer, boo, swoon and mostly sing along to some of your favourite tunes from Joss Whedon’s indie sensation, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, featuring several of Thunder Bay’s most gifted heroes, damsels and naturally, villains.
Time: Sunday 2:00 – 2:30 Cantina Stage
Bedford Level Experiment
Indie geek folk-rock songs about sci-fi and the soul, Commodore 64 and the mind, and flat earth. Rianna plays drums and keyboards and Commodore 64. Robin plays guitars and bass and ukuleles, and sings, and writes some of the lyrics. A man named Tim writes the other lyrics. Sometimes we add Pepper.
https://www.facebook.com/BedfordLevelExperiment
Performing Sat. 4:45 – 5:45, Cantina Stage
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Sugar-Free Kiss
A group of friends who love to dance, perform and be goofy together~ We make dance covers, and other fun videos! – http://sugarfreekiss.com
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Performing Sat. 11:00 – 12:00 Cantina Stage
Belegarth fighting Demo
Belegarth Medieval Combat Society is a fun, safe, and inexpensive sport where participants wear medieval or fantasy-themed clothing and fight with foam-padded weapons. The fighting is hard and fast and has, since 1979, refined into its own brand of martial art. The rules are easy to learn, and after a few practices, you’ll be hooked! Most groups base themselves loosely on Tolkein’s Middle Earth, but this isn’t a requirement. You choose the character you want to portray; if you can dream it, you can do it. The amount of effort you to put into your characterization is up to you; Belegarth provides a great environment for both serious role players and those who would rather just fight. With Belegarth Medieval Combat Society groups all over the world, so come out and meet the fighters from the group near you! https://www.facebook.com/Belegarth-80474657395
Sat 3:30 – 4:30 Cantina Stage
Also, join Belegarth for Fighting lessons in the Valhalla Courtyard!
SCA Fighting Demonstration
The SCA welcomes you to the Current Middle Ages! Chivalry comes to life in the Shire of Mare Amethystinum, Thunder Bay’s chapter of the worldwide history organization. For over 50 years the Society for Creative Anachronism has brought people together to rediscover pre-17th century life. Explore ancient skills like blacksmithing, cooking, calligraphy, archery, and many more. Compete in tournaments of high impact armoured combat or learn the delicate and deadly art of rapier fencing. Find us at facebook.com/groups/tbaysca and check out our display and combat demonstration at ThunderCon! ​
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Demonstration of Combat Techniques, Sun 2:45 – 3:45, Cantina Stage
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Chasing atlantis
In July 2011, when space enthusiasts travelled the work to witness the epic closure of the space shuttle era, Matt Cimone began a three-year journey of discovering acceptance, belonging and himself. Joined by director and long-time friend Paul Muzzin, they endeavour to connect with sci-fi enthusiasts, pop culture icons and current/former space workers in an attempt to resuscitate a dream that is so far out that it may as well be in space! (Chasing Atlantis is a documentary under production.)
Special Presentation Sat. 2:00 – 3:00, Cantina Stage
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Lolipop dance group
Team Rocket is invading ThunderCon! Loli-Pop Project is a local dance cover group, started in 2014. You might remember us from last year! We have performed at several conventions, travelling as far as Glass City Convention in Toledo, Ohio. We are so excited to come back to ThunderCon this year and perform, we have prepared a great setlist for you, which includes dances from anime, video games, Western sci-fi movies, Japanese pop, and Korean pop. Our girls will also be inviting our Shota-Pop members along this time around! We hope you will come have a great time with us once again!
Performance Sun. 11:00 – 12:00, Cantina Stage
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The 501st Imperial Legion
The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm’s preferred Imperial costuming group. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. ©2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™ All rights reserved. Used under authorization. The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.
On Stage Sun 12:00 – 1:00, Cantina Stage
ZASTA Zombie Survival in the North
Are you prepared for an outbreak? The Zombie Apocalypse Survival Training Association wants to help you be ready. ZASTA is a local organization devoted to both exploring horror special effects as well as training ourselves to be more capable in emergency situations. With events like the annual Zombie Walk and Pumpkin Massacre, to camp outings to learn basic survival skills, there is something for all fans of the undead. Last year we saw the Zombie Survival panel fill up so be sure to get your seat early this year. You can also join the survivors on Facebook.
On Stage Sun 1:00 – 2:00, Cantina Stage
and many More!
THUNDERCON “AFTER DARK”
A revolutionary concept for con goers, taking place between the hours of 8:00pm and midnight. This year’s After Dark programming includes:
Mas Kanata’s After Dark Liquid Cantina (alcohol served to those of legal drinking age) 8:00pm – 12:00am Timbers Lounge
After Party Dance Floor Light Show and DJ (Superior Entertainment rocks the stage from 8:00 – 11:00!) Scandia Cantina
Flames of War Regional Tournament (4:00pm – midnight) Viking Room
After Dark Gaming Lounge Enjoy a casual experience where you can hang out with your friends and others to play and trade your favorite board games, card games, and handheld video games. Bring your own or pull up one of the many demo games available. This is a great, less structured, event for planning a get together after the bustle of the main event has ended for the day, for anyone staying at the hotel overnight, or all those night owl gamers out there. Socialize and spend some choose your own fun time!
We’ll see you in the Gaming Lounge!
Entry Fee: FREE
Time: Saturday 7:30pm-12am
Convention Room: Icelandic
Details: With both couch style lounge areas and table and chair setups make the Game Lounge into the experience you are looking for
Morituri Esports 2 4 person free-for-all Call of Duty Black Ops 3 stations. 8:00pm-12:00am Odin Room
Fireside Indie Movie Night featuring Dwarvenforge’s feature film, ‘Dwarvenaut’ and a selection of Confederation College’s brightest scifi/fantasy/horror films 8:00pm – 11:00pm Fireside Room
TICKETS & REGISTRATION
These are advance ticket prices. Prices will naturally be higher at the door.
​Please print receipts and bring in to registration on your selected day/days. Photo ID required.
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Adult Admission:
Saturday (Full Day, includes After Dark) – $25 Advance
Saturday After Dark only – $10
Sunday (Full Day) – $20 Advance
Weekend Pass (Sat, Sun & After Dark) $40 Advance
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Padawans 7 -10 – $10 Day Pass, $20 Weekend Pass
Padawans 6 & Under – Free
Physical Store Registrations: Available at Thunder Games & Gifts, Hill City Comix and Joey’s Seafood. Please print out a copy of this form and bring it in to any of these fine locations.