ComicFEST returns for its third edition at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, bringing even more creativity, fandom, and fun to the Lakeshore Branch. Get your favourite costume ready and unleash your inner hero on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (967 Innisfil Beach Road).
ComicFEST continues to grow as a celebration of pop culture in all its forms, from comics and manga to video games, TV, and film. All fandoms are welcome to come together and celebrate the stories and characters that inspire us. Make your own lightsaber in the HackLAB, step into fantasy with Fantastical Greenscreening, sign up for the all-ages Mario Kart Tournament or take part in the open play arena. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at ComicFEST!
This year’s highlights include:
Super Mario Galaxy Get Together
Celebrate all things Mario with fellow fans in this interactive gathering from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. With a new adventure on the horizon, join others to share the excitement and jump into the colourful worlds and characters of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Witch Hazel Comic Book Artist Beige Blum
Beige Blum is the artist and co-creator of the award-winning comic series Witch Hazel. Her illustration and comic work have been featured by THIS Magazine, CGMagazine Online, and in the AGO Youth series Inner Space with Beige Blum.
Recycling Rockets
Design and build your own unique space rocket using recycled materials, scraps, and creative pieces, perfect for young makers ready to launch their imagination.
Shop Wearable Works of Art
Nerdy Kinda Crafty, featuring laser-cut and hand-painted earrings and pins from your favourite fandoms; Ty’s Bleachlab & Art, offering one-of-a-kind t-shirts with bold bleach designs, Fiction and Fibre, with unique bookish clothing and accessories to showcase your love of reading, and V&C Studio designs custom caps with laser-crafted patches, bringing your favourite fandoms and geeky designs to life.
Support Local Talent: Discover amazing handmade treasures from Stitch Life Crochet and Humble Hooks, local artists Enrique Bravo and Carolyn’s Charms, shop and swap Pokémon cards with PokePower Trading Cards, and discover drawing tips with Upchuckle Education.
We’re still looking for Cosplayers to be part of the event, pose for photos, and interact with the public to talk about your characters. Fill out an application online to attend ComicFEST as a Cosplayer!
From iconic characters to imaginative tales, reading comics, graphics novels, and manga can help build a love of reading. ComicFEST is a family friendly event, and free to attend. For more information on ComicFEST please visit www.innisfilidealab.ca/comicfest/ or contact us at (705) 431-7410.