Similar to opening ceremonies, this allows you to come and ask a staff member questions about the Con, such as what changes to expect or about all the exciting events to keep an eye out for!

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Do you like going to conventions? Do you like to go to conventions in the Atlantic Provinces? Would you like to go to more conventions in Atlantic Canada? If yes, join Brandon (they/them), resident atlantic convention goer of ten years, on a guide to conventions in Atlantic Canada, ways to save money in the con planning process, con etiquette tips that are not so obvious and a little reflection on the conventions that they traveled to.

It’s called Bad Fan Fiction but really what this is all about is finding the best darn choices that people make. You want to write a Seinfeld episode that never was? Cool! Giv’er! You do you! Maybe you’ll end up on Curb Your Enthusiasm! I don’t know what you want out of life! And I’ll probably never read it either. Just not my ja- Oh, sorry, what’s that? This Seinfeld episode actually puts him in Sex And The City but the city in question is Ancient Troy? Okay, now I HAVE to read it. But that’s what I’m talking about! Choices! Conan The Barbarian? Boring! Conan Barbarino and he’s played by John Travolta? Heck, yeah! Hazbin Hotel? I don’t care! Has Been Hotel and it’s just a bunch of washed up actors doing a bad reality show? Book me a room! I don’t care if your grammar or spelling is bad (although I will reed it az u rote it) I care if your choices are BONKERS. New trick up this year’s sleeve: -A breakdown of a real Star Trek book that nearly made me have a breakdown. I’ll be referring to this as Codename Pollock.

Do I Need Lessons? A Demo? An Agent? All that and more in this informative panel!

The fine visitors of Capercon of course know good art. Its exactly what the event is about, from Anime to Comics, Cosplay to Dancin', Gaming 'nd Larpin'! With my 14 minutes of experience, I will be haunting the convention floor, with everything I need (and probably a ton of stuff I don't) to "ART". Swing by and appreciate the artistic integrity as I struggle with the basics, Painting whatever catches my Whimsy, or whatever is suggested, I'm pretty easy going. Come say hello, have a laugh and hopefully we'll all learn something! Everything I paint will be up for sale on Sunday during a second panel, where it will be auctioned off! Also keep an eye out at some of your favourite Panels, as I've been given the OK to show up and paint those as well! (For transparency sake, I've never lifted a paint brush in my life. Art is hard, and usually if I'm not good at something in 20 minutes I give up, but I've committed to a weekend of this!!)

Recently enrolled Bachelor of Music student Aidan Munroe explores the history of Nintendo Music games, from Donkey Konga to Wii Music, in a desperate attempt to cram the fact that he's in music school down everyone's throats.

Come join the CaperCon staff for a round of Disney Karaoke!

Are you a creative person looking to start selling your work at events? Are you a creative person who already sells at events, but needs some inspiration? Are you looking for others like yourself? Are you finding it hard to get good feedback and resources? Come to this panel and I’ll tell you about the Maritime Con Artists group! Founded over 12 years ago, we have grown from a handful of dorky artists to a group of over 400 artists, crafters, writers, makers and more! Each one of us helps another with feedback, advice and sharing resources. Plus it’s a group of people who will cheer you on! So ask away all your questions and hangout with me talking like a dork about how awesome this community is.

FanFiction Theatre is at it again taking on the Roger Corman cult classic The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) and adapting it for the stage with fandom references and fourth wall breaking audiences have come to laugh at. A clumsy young man, Seymour MacDonald, works in an impoverished flower shop on Charlotte Street. He discovers that the strange plant he has been nurturing has an insatiable appetite for blood, forcing him to kill to feed it. FanFiction Theatre is a community theatre group presenting fandom based entertainment. Disclaimer: This production is an adaptation The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) film which is in the public domain. This is not to be confused with the stage musical or the 1986 Warner Bros. film which are under copyright.

A completely off the cuff discussion about whatever comes up, Audience participation is encouraged. Usually Unhinged, Some times thought provoking, sometimes IQ lowering its always a laugh. All dogs go to heaven, but what about the wolfman? Why can't I win at roll up the rim? Best Pizza in town ? None of these questions and more!

Laurie, Jeff and the Glowing Box of Mystery are back for another year of answering your burning questions, using game cards of esoteric origins, questionable wit, and unscripted banter.

This is the Way-Back BASH! A dance party with all the nostalgia vibes you could ever want from the 90s and 2000s. Flaunt your favorite millennium outfit, and bust out your moves to tunes that take you back to before there was Spotify. We’ll have a backdrop to re-take your Yearbook photos with some fun accessories. (19+) I.D. Required. Bar on site. This event is put on by CaperCon, and will be only $10/admission OR FREE for any WEEKEND PASS holder for CaperCon 2025. (will have to show bracelet at the door).

Take cosplay photography to the next level by adding effects, lighting and scenery that puts you in the world of your character!

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Building fantasy worlds can stretch your imagination, but working with science to create weird and wonderful worlds can be fun, too! In the style of the Exolore podcast, we’ll talk about your favourite fictional science-based worlds and then create some of our own!

Laurie, Jeff and the Glowing Box of Mystery are back for another year of answering your burning questions, using game cards of esoteric origins, questionable wit, and unscripted banter.

"We've all heard of the dating game where the lucky contestants ends up with someone hidden from their eyes! But, what if the ones competing for the heart were zombies, pilots, and swordfighters? Welcome to the Cosplay Dating Game! A game filled with cosplay, improv, and humour you won't want to miss. Come watch 3 lucky characters choose their partners through a series of questions all without knowing who they are until they've chosen their partner."

Behind the Scenes Stuff You Won’t Find on Google!

Ummm... Unsure yet, stay tunned!

Meet here to have your cosplay judged before the cosplay contest! Requires signup.

Writers of all ages and stages often struggle with questions of outlining, story structure, pacing, plotting, and more. There’s lots of advice out there, but how do you figure out what’s right for you? We’ll talk about discovering your strengths as a writer and finding the process that works for you.

There's always something to do!

Have you ever dreamed of being a mermaid? Dip your toes into everything mermaids, learn about some history, the professional and recreational side of an industry under the water.

Local zine creator Cora Parago aka Tuffie Slugs is here to walk you through the creation of a "minizine," which is an 8-page small booklet made out of one piece of paper. The zine itself can be a form of art, or a way to distribute your preferred art form! For instance, make comics? Make a zine!

Come hit people with sticks!* Live-Action Roleplay is about a thousand things. It’s creating a fun new character to embody. It’s about developing skills new and old that you can use in a game, everything from juggling to calligraphy. It’s about making friends and then when you come next game as a different character you get to make friends all over again. But it’s also about combat! Come and watch a demonstration of our combat system and, hey, if you want you can even join in. It’s a fun way to try something new and meet some new folk while you’re at it. Our guild is 18+ but these demonstrations are all-ages. *The sticks are made of foam.** **The other people will also have foam sticks and can hit you back.

Learn to create your own comic book from scratch in this interactive, hands-on art workshop with local artist, Jeff Wilson! With step-by-step live demos, you’ll gain essential skills to bring your story to life! Art supplies will be provided!

Another year dedicated to the most wild choices made in the world of fan fiction. But with adult language and adult situations. Like doing taxes and having awkward conversations at funerals with a cousin you haven’t seen since you were 12. But funny. I should honestly just copy the text I have for the PG description but add *&^$ and !@%# every few words. A year later and I still have people telling me I ruined Weedle on them. So come join me, Jeff Bushnik, on a tasteless trip through truly tacktastic tales! I was going to end this with my favourite new quote, “A burden shared is a burden halved,” but Google tells me the full quote ends with “or doubled”, and, well, yeah. It’ll be a communicable experi- I mean, a communal experience. New trick up this year’s sleeve: -A fan fic written by a real-life local who gave me permission to share something he wrote twenty years ago. I’m lovin’ it.

Getting ready for those participating in the Costume Contest.

A conversation with Raymond MacDonald, 24 year veteran of the Nova Scotia, film industry, about what it’s like working within the industry in Atlanta Canada, stories about different Productions, and advice if someone wants to further their career within the film industry.

Learn the basics of Procreate! This panel is set up for both beginners and users with some experience with the digital art platform, touching on Procreate’s user interface and useful tips for starting out. I encourage attendees to bring along Procreate-compatible devices or something to write with to take notes.

Come and see some amazing cosplays!

All ages Disney karaoke!

"In this panel, self proclaimed Luigi ""expert"" Aidan Munroe will be stepping outside of his comfort zone to explain the very simple story of Shadow the Hedgehog. It can't be that convoluted, right? ...right?"

Come and grab a seat!

"Calling all nerds, geeks, and dorks – CaperCon’s Ultimate Nerd Trivia is back for its 7th year and it's better than ever! Assemble your team of up to 6 players and face Trivia Master Avery's quizzical quest of questions, all in the pursuit of trivia glory! This year's first place team will be award FREE PASSES to CaperCon 2026! So, summon your squad, win some excellent prizes, and prove that you're this year's ULTIMATE NERD!"

Why go to The Do? Why Not! Come out and have a great night with other attendees celebrating our geekiness and the music connected to it! DJ JackieNoona will make a playlist filled with anything from TV show openings, movies, video games, anime, Kpop/Jpop, and more. Keep checking on CaperCon’s Community Page for her post to suggest your favorite songs to play*.

Are the con staff as good at retro video gaming as they think they are? Does exhaustion truly impair ones ability to make rational decisions? Can you really win if you take on a lethal weapon with only a karate chop and vibes? Find out as the capercon staff bumble their way through 007 golden eye for the n64. Press (Button) to start. bond music intensifies

Looking to clear out some of your old geeky things, or just looking to make a few extra dollars? The Garage Sale is perfect for you! The Garage Sale allows attendees to safely sell their old merch to other attendees at con, no sketchy Kijiji emails here!

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You want to learn more about furries? What goes on in the Furry fandom? What about how these furry costumes "Fursuits" are made/worn? Come meet our local furry group, the Atlantic Furs. Learn how one chooses a fursona, more about the artwork, fursuits, fandom and more! No matter if you're a newcomer and just want to learn more, or if you've been in the fandom as long as you can remember. Come join us for what being a furry is all about!

We love to read about the bizarre, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous creatures that may or may not live on the fringes of our civilization, but we also love to write about them! Come talk about the wonderful world of cryptids, your favourites, and how you can discover your story in their strange worlds.

Giving all the real artists a break, This year I will be auctioning off art that I have painted during the con. Fake Currency for you, Real Art for you as well. Well its physically real, and it is technically art. There may be a few guest pieces in as well. Come by and take home a piece of history, because the panel staff probably wont let me near the con again after this one!

Come hit people with sticks!* Live-Action Roleplay is about a thousand things. It’s creating a fun new character to embody. It’s about developing skills new and old that you can use in a game, everything from juggling to calligraphy. It’s about making friends and then when you come next game as a different character you get to make friends all over again. But it’s also about combat! Come and watch a demonstration of our combat system and, hey, if you want you can even join in. It’s a fun way to try something new and meet some new folk while you’re at it. Our guild is 18+ but these demonstrations are all-ages. *The sticks are made of foam.** **The other people will also have foam sticks and can hit you back.

Jeff Here you go: CaperCon 2025 Sketch Duel! Host: Jeff Wilson Talented artists! One stage! Endless possibilities! Join us for a high-energy, art-filled showdown you won’t want to miss! Artists will face off in a series of quick-draw challenges inspired by surprise prompts, pop culture references, and audience suggestions! Artist Alley creators are encouraged to message Jeff Wilson for details on how to apply for this unique, creative experience! [email protected]

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Are you scared to dip your paws into the creative furry atmosphere?? Fear not as we discover a vast number of techniques to help get you started making your first fursuit! From materials to sculpting, to sewing to painting it’s all here!

Come join a selection of Tempest Grove’s players and creative team as they share past storylines and experiences that have shaped their LARP experience over the years. Moderated by Laurie Dunn-MacKinnon

Join Luigi aficionado Aidan Munroe as he (and a few friends) waste potentially hours of their time trying against all odds to get a five of a kind in the Super Mario 64 DS/New Super Mario Bros. minigame Picture Poker, however long it may take (or until CaperCon staff personally excise them from the venue).

Have you attended Procreate 101 and learned the basics? Now join me for Procreate Plus to dive deeper into Procreate’s tools and techniques and take your digital art to the next level! Attendees are encouraged to bring along a Procreate-compatible device or notepad to follow along or take notes.

Announcements, Prizes, and More!