DarkCon programming will include an exciting and typically eclectic mix of Gaming events; Q&A sessions with our guests; Workshops, Demonstrations and Presentations highlighting Arts past, present and fantastical; Contests to test your skills with prizes galore; and frequent opportunities to join in Fun and Merriment.

 

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Wear your most frivolous Victorian frippery or elegant Edwardian haberdashery to this fun filled tea party, in the Dark Suite, with our Fan Guest of Honor, Mad Hatter DOA (Smitty)

 

Wild Wild West Poker Tournament (Friday Night)

Create a Wild Wild West Steam Punk persona and be one of the select few to enter in this challenge for the hand of Lady Luck and her fortune. Your fate rests in your skill and the whim of the cards.

 

Assassination Game

Who will be the last one alive? Sign up for this challenging competition of wits and guile.

 

Workshops and Demos

Henna, Hat Decorating, Mask Making, The Thrift Store Hall Costume, Belly Dancing, Drumming, Introduction to Burlesque, The World of Steam Punk, Medieval Reenactment Demonstrations,  Tarot Card Reading, Chakra Balancing, Massage Therapy.

 

VIP Reception

(VIP Members Only)

Come visit with our DarkCon guests at this popular event! Get your picture taken with our convention guests. Craig of the White Cliffs returns with his homemade cordials and concoctions for your tasting pleasure. All VIP Members receive tickets to the VIP Raffle held at this event. A fine evening of cocktails and hors d'œuvres in a private setting with our special guests.

 

Volunteer Raffle

A raffle ticket is earned for every 4 hours of volunteer work done at DarkCon. At last DarkCon the 1^st and 2^nd prizes, a Kit Rae Sword and a Laptop, were won by two of our hard working teens… What might our surprise prizes be this year? Join us in the fun and find out.

 

Meet the Guests (Friday Evening)

(All DarkCon Attendees Welcome)

Bring your camera and get your picture taken with our Honored Guests. Join them for cocktails and conversation.

 

Dark Ones Party (Saturday Night)

(All DarkCon Attendees Welcome)

Come in costume, drink and dance thru the night with our convention hosts, the Dark Ones. The traditional Dark Ones Anthem is at midnight. Expect surprises for those in extraordinary costumes.

 

Art Display / Artist Demos

At DarkCon artist demonstrations and art displays take the place of a conventional art show. Artists interested in displaying their art or doing a demonstration should email: Arts@DarkCon.org

 

Barry Bard Memorial—At The Movies

A sneak peek at trailers for many exciting upcoming movies. After the trailer presentation, we will hold a lottery for FREE movie promotional material such as movie t-shirts, baseball caps, double-sided theater posters. Everyone wins! Hosted by Len Berger

Programming