Regular Friday Pass 20 (ages 13 and up)
Friday Evening Burlesque Show (18+) 10 at the door (weekend pass includes this)
Regular Saturday Pass 25 (ages 13 and up)
Regular Sunday Pass 15 (ages 13 and up)
Regular Weekend Pass 40 (ages 13 and up) (includes Burlesque Show (18+) at no extra charge)
Combo Friday Pass 25 (one adult + two children)
Combo Saturday Pass 30 (one adult + two children)
Combo Sunday Pass 20 (one adult + two children)
Combo Weekend Pass 50 (one adult + two children)
Child Day Pass 5 (ages 6-12), ages 5 and under free
Child Weekend 10 (ages 6-12), ages 5 and under free
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Persons with a disability are eligible for a no-charge companion pass (you can buy your pass online or at the door and add the companion at the door).
Show the first email you receive (there is no second email) at the door for entry
(Prices include HST of 14%, rounded, no additional fees – buy pass at the door for any tax adjustments)
Thank you. 🙂

  Costume Contest info
Sign up at reg desk
Friday (3pm-8pm)
– Sign-up open all day
Saturday (11am-6pm)
– Sign-up open from 11am to 4pm
– Pre judging from 3pm to 5pm
Sunday (11am-4pm)
– sign up closed
– line-up from 1pm to 2pm
– Contest from 2pm to 3pm

Panel at noon Saturday:
Bearhanding Art: Art Tutorial noon-12:50pm

Panel at 2pm Saturday:
A Local Convention-Goer’s Guide to Local Conventions (Brandon Anthony)

1) Discuss the many costs of conventions and ways to potentially save money by choosing alternatives. (Tickets, Transportation, Food Costs, Hotels)

2) Talk about ways to prepare yourself and your hobbies mentally before going to a con.
(Making Social Media accounts, Following Local Nerds Online, socializing with local nerds offline, events to go to socialize, Con Bags, Making a Con Plan )

3) Discuss several local conventions that I have went to recently, the prices I’ve paid to go to them in the context of living in Sydney and traveling to them, what events/panels are present and unique aspects of each convention.
(Con name, Price of Tickets, Hotels, Food, Panels that I went too that seemed cool, Outside events that happen around the con.)

4) End the panel with a tentative timeline of local conventions that happened in 2025, including a list of local conventions that have already posted their times for 2026, so that people can start preparing for them.

Dr. MacCath-Moran workshop Saturday 1-150pm
Dr. MacCath-Moran workshop Sunday noon-1250pm

Author Q&A Saturday 5-6pm
Come meet our local authors
Ask questions about writing
With
-Ceallaigh (Dr. MacCath-Moran)
-Alex
-Carrie
-Sherry
-Nancy

Tarot with Rahim Sunday 3-4pm

Gaming all weekend in the Games Room

Burlesque show Friday evening 830pm-930pm

Clubs/Groups tables are no charge

GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT

Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran, PhD
https://www.serendipitylit.com/…/ceallaigh-maccath-moran/
https://linktr.ee/csmaccath

Dr. MacCath-Moran will be with us all weekend. For her workshops she would like people to bring a notebook and something to write with.

Dr. MacCath-Moran workshop #1
Folk Narrative for Writers
This workshop will teach you how folklorists understand myth, legend, fairy tale, and fable, and will show you how to use these narrative types in storytelling. 
Saturday 1pm-150pm

Dr. MacCath-Moran workshop #2
Folklore Plots and Motifs for Writers
This workshop will teach you how to locate traditional narrative plots and motifs and how to include them in your storytelling.
Sunday noon-1250pm

Ray & Giran – Wiccan and pagan items. Pendulums, witch/Alter clothes, Tibetan items
Buddytoad Hobbies – We carry all forms of Funko, Pokemon, Nintendo and Minecraft plushies of all sorts. Tcg cards etc
Darth Trick Studios – Seller of horror items and masks made by me
DARKHOLD COMICS – We sell a wide variety of comics from silver/bronze age to newer comics. We have graded and raw comics available with options for every interest.
Dark Matter Dice – Unique handmade dice and gaming accessories
JessNstitches – I’m a local crochet artist born and raised in Cape Breton. I offer a large variety of plushies, accessories, home decor and more!
The Local NPC Games & Comics – Cape Breton’s source of nerdy games and collectibles. 
Crafts by Cait – Colour blind artist who creates plush with yarn, paintings with water colour and acrylic on canvas, and preserves (not bringing preserves to this event)
Sea Siren’s Charms – Metaphysical supply shop. The purveyors of handcrafted and magickal curiosities.
Spellbound Accessories – Unique handmade fashion & small home accessories. Local to Cape Breton. 
Bearhanding Art – Bearhanding Art offers prints, charms, earrings, pins and on the spot digital commissions. Watch your art be drawn live before your eyes!
Kerry A. Campbell- Author – I’m an author of vampire romance. I also have some paper crafts, such as ephemera bags and bookmarks. 
Nancy SM Waldman – Local Fantasy and Science Fiction writer and needle felting crafter
Creations by MP – I’m a Paper Quilling artist. I do dabble in other mediums such as Perler Beads and jewelry. 
NikkNacqs Goblin Sundries – NikkNacqs Goblin Sundries creates all manner of things from original and fan art prints, stickers, buttons, hand painted keychains, jewellery, and boxes, embroidered patches, hand sewn brush rolls and dice bags. New items are regularly added and all of our items are hand-made. Many are made from repurposed and reclaimed materials. NikkNacqs doesn’t use external manufacturers for event inventory so most if not all our pieces have been hand-crafted to provide a one-of-a-kind, cheeky millennial goblin vibe
Mythics – Crocheted items made with unique, self-made patterns with everything from bags to stuffed animals!
Murky Fathoms Forge – General blacksmithing 
Psyduck’s Store – Here at Psyduck’s Store, we are the ultimate destination for everything Pokemon and trading cards. As one of the Cape Bretons biggest and longtime TCG sellers, we specialize in a wide range of products for both collectors and players. We bring the classic cards together with the excitement of modern releases and everything in between. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, new to the game, or just love Pokémon, we’ve got something for you!
Brianna June – Digital illustrator and comic artist from the east coast of Canada 
Fae Curio – Locally made and curated treasures 😊
Frost & Fringe/ Manhandled Candles – Local candle maker and artist tag teaming til the apocalypse! 
Vailly Handmade Crafts – I sell decoden and epoxy crafts, like phone cases, phone holders, keychains, night lights, etc.
Dynotorva – I’m Dynotorva and just I draw original art and fan art.
Atlantic Awesome – 3D printed products, specializing in cosplay, anime, comic book merchandise. 
Bunny’s Creations – My name is RuthAnn and I’m the creator behind Bunny’s Creations. I’m a local fibre artist that specializes in adorable crocheted plushies, accessories and more! 
Sugar Rush – Gourmet Flavoured marshmallows, hot chocolates mixes, syrups, and maybe more
Feywood Grove – Feywood Grove specializes in functional yet whimsical stoneware pottery and nature based crafts.
maybringer – Queer digital artist creating character-focused art and cute, practical merch.
artbyrachels – Rachel Smith (they/them) is a Queer cartoonist & illustrator living on the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people in Unama’ki (Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia). They are the creator of the autobio-comic SKULL, and the illustrator for SUPER SWITCH with Orca Book Publishers. Rachel has a certificate in Comics & Graphic Novels from Camosun College in Victoria, BC. 
Starlight Sketches – Fan Artist, Digital Artist
Lex Lynn – Local Cape Breton Author that offers a variety of genres for readers. Lots of nerd and gamer reps.
CrowVarium – I am a character designer and illustrator, doing various fan work and originals! 
709 Games – Our setup includes games, plush, tcgs and everything in between. 
Countess Dawn – A local artist specializing in Dungeon’s & Dragons and Anime style original Artwork.
Celtic Cards – A Local vendor who sells retro TCG Cards (Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh!) aswell as retro video game systems! 
Raidah Art – I sell traditional hand drawn prints of characters from games and series that I like, such as Hololive, Fate, Berserk and more.
Mallow and Sponge – Handcrafted baked good’s, including many gluten free options, confections, simmer pots & more—made in small batches with natural, local, high-quality ingredients.
Creature Creation Labs – Small business that creates key chains, trinkets and magnets 
Dice Dragon Designs – Indigenous-owned business offering 3D printed and hand-painted TTRPG, TCG, and gaming accessories, fantasy and fandom-themed decor, and cosplay weapons and accessories.
Melody‘s handmade – I create geeky-themed nail art inspired by Studio Ghibli fairy tales and the magical world of Harry Potter, blending whimsical storytelling with wearable art. Each design is hand-painted and uniquely crafted.
Jenny’s Handicrafts – Jenny’s Handicrafts creates custom hand-painted animal portraits and handmade gifts. I paint on glass, canvas, and bags, and also craft original fridge magnets and jewelry. Commissions welcome.
Little Ghost Designs – Little Ghost encases foraged and salvaged materials from Cape Breton Island into resin to create tiny wearable or displayable homes for tiny glow in the dark ghosts. Giving what the forests and shores have cast off a second life, each piece allows their stories to be told and offers a glowing companion for all your adventures.
Black Water Armoury – Your gateway to handmade and custom fantasy-style armor, costumes, and accessories.
Sherry D. Ramsey – Sherry D. Ramsey is a Canadian science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher, creativity addict and self-confessed Internet geek.

Overview Floor Plan

Vendor room contains a wide array of vendors, listed above, as well as our guest. (Table layout may not match final.)
Draft images shared included a space for a second guest, which hasn’t worked out.
Burlesque show (18+) Friday evening the left side of the floor plan.

Panel room for panels/workshops/costume contest.

Gaming room has a large collection of board games, puzzles, and other fun things, as well as a number of video game setups including Mario Kart, Smash Bros, PSVR (Beat Saber).
Ideal space for tabletop games of all styles, folks are encouraged to bring their own to play with others.

Reg desk is outside the vendor room.

Calm room is a relaxed, low-noise/light environment with art supplies, puzzles, etc.

Also in the building you’ll find Kiju’s Restaurant, open all weekend. https://kijus.com/