Got Ribbon? What to Trade? Bring all your ribbons and trade what everyone that has ribbons at The Annual Great Ribbon Trading Event. One can never have enough ribbons! Participants: Elizabeth Hufnagle Puffer
Join C.S.E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez as they host and run an Infernal Salon of writing prompts to ignite your creative spark using a spooky oracle deck from their TTRPG Negocios Infernales. Participants: C.S.E. Cooney, Kyle B Dekker (mod), Carlos Hernandez
This is a photo meet-up for all Disney cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Do you enjoy visiting the local renaissance festivals? Have you never been? Join us for some dancing and get a taste of the renaissance era. We teach a variety of English Country dances designed for any from ago 2 to 102, and some other dances, too! Participants: Natasha Jo Krentz
Learn rapid paper prototyping and hone your game design skills! We’ll race against the clock to move through the phases of development, overcome roadblocks, get feedback, and bond through play and problem-solving. You’ll walk away with a functional game! Participants: Thomas Boguszewski, Daniel LaCosse, Alexandra Eckert, Ben Scaglione
Drop off your abandoned, clean, and organized hobby tools/materials and go fishing for new ones amongst the donated goods. Any leftovers can be recollected, donated to Costume Wars/Sandbox, or leave an "In Search Of" sticky note with your room number. Participants: Ashley Haapapuro
This is a photo meet-up for all fantasy/D&D cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Veterans and newbies are welcome! Bring yourself and any extra fountain pen supplies you may want to share, and let's enjoy geeking out over our favorite writing tools. We'll have a demo table with pens for people to try and a swap area. Participants: Tania Richter (mod), Andy Dunn, Hedge Yoder
This is a photo meet-up for all Bridgerton/historical cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Self defense involves more than punches, kicks, and pepper spray. Come take a two hour class that will go over basic de-escalation, smart/safe environmental choices and self defense maneuvers to survive a dangerous encounters. Participants: Elizabeth Hufnagle Puffer
This is a photo meet-up for all Barbie cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Join our interactive pitch meeting for the most outrageous movies that probably should never exist! Help us decide as a benefactor if these reboots and sequels should make it to the big screen or go straight to VHS! Participants: Lindsey Wollan (mod), Christina Gregerson, Alicia Beck, Christi Farris
A gathering of people who are either published authors, aspiring authors, or just in it for the pure joy of it. This is a way of networking with others who enjoy writing in any form or level of experience. Participants: Jaymie Delia Wagner, C.S.E. Cooney, Kendrick Edmund Cronin, Jackson Vanguard
Join the world-building to create towers, vehicles, and more to turn the Sandbox into a mini cardboard city. We will use this city for kids and members to cosplay and go for maximum damage on Friday morning. All ages, under 8 may need assistance. Participants: Jesse Boom
Bring a craft and come hang out with friends in the Holodeck! During our Crafting Social Hours, the Holodeck will be an open space to meet up and craft! We have plenty of tables and chairs! BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT (ex: Crochet, knitting, Drawing, etc.) Participants: Elizabeth Hufnagle Puffer
Fellow nerds, I promise you that there is no trick in the title. This is trivia about songs and tunes. Movies, TV shows, video games--all are fair game. Have you got an ear for victory? Let's find out! Participants: Cory Damone Enriquez
A 45 minute low-impact workout in the pool led by a certified water fitness instructor. Learn how to use water resistance to tone & strengthen and do cardio in a supportive way. You do NOT need to know how to swim. All levels of ability welcome. Ages 12+ Participants: Christina Neitz
Friday July 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT Hyatt 6 Pool
Get your kids, get your costumes on, and come cosplay in our miniature cardboard city. Choose your character and join the fun, no need to roll for damage! Parents, join as a NPC and enjoy the commentary by Molly and Nick Glover. Ages 12 and under Participants: Molly Glover, Nick Glover,
Fight the Doldrums in Splounge’s real-world adventure game. New adventurers and seasoned rebels can join forces to complete mysterious and important missions.
Are you not feeling particularly competitive and just want to hit friends, loved-ones, or other con-goers with foam padded weapons? Feel free to do so in this practice event. No need to feel intimidated; relax, and have fun fighting. Participants: Amanda Jacobsen
This is a photo meet-up for all Marvel cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Put on your +3 Boots of Dancing and come to our Transdimensional Tavern. DJ Gunn will conjure a midday Space Lounge dance party for all characters and classes to level up. All ages welcome; some songs might have adult language or themes. Participants: Cole Sarar
A gathering of people who are either published authors, aspiring authors, or just in it for the pure joy of it. This is a way of networking with others who enjoy writing in any form or level of experience. Participants: Cat Beltran, Stephanie Olson, Justin Edward Grays, Justin Octavian Rose, Milli Gilbert
This is a photo meet-up for all Science Fiction cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
This is a photo meet-up for all Gaming cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Organized by DEI and hosted in Space Lounge, come together for a social event for us, by us. Bring your friends, your business cards, and anything else you might need to connect and collect with your people.
Bienvenue! Do you think you know the most about our grump and not so grump? Then come on down to the 2nd Annual Game Grumps Jeopardy! This lighthearted game will feature questions for old and new fans alike! Participation is not required! Participants: Tabitha Moore, Link Christianson
This is a photo meet-up for all Royal Manticoran Navy cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Decluttering? Moving on from an old favorite? We've got you covered at the official swap meet hosted by Free Geek Twin Cities! No cash sales, no bootlegs, no 18+ material. (Free Geek Twin Cities is a 501(c)3 non-profit tech rescue) Participants: Amanda Jacobsen
Can you dip like Dio? Are your knees as strong as Jonathan's...fists? Does your spine bend like Old Man Joseph when he sees a pretty lady? Come and try your best to pose like Jojo characters! Prizes will be awarded! Participants: Ian Cross, Laine Schierman, Ellie Lockman, Thomas Lockman, Amaya Park-Goldsmith
This is a photo meet-up for all Halloween/Horror cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Teen Room hijacks Splounge for a Teens-Only (ages 13-20) cooperative event. Run the sensory bar, DJ, or just have the glowy space for yourselves! Space Lounge never serves alcohol, but during this event, no alcohol will be allowed in the room.
Join your favorite Villainess from Far Far Away during a night of inappropriate hijinx and debauchery as she celebrates her win over that hideous ogre Shrek. Party games, prizes, and NO OGRES ALLOWED. Participants: Bailey Workman, Jennifer Golbuff
A 45 minute low-impact workout in the pool led by a certified water fitness instructor. Learn how to use water resistance to tone & strengthen and do cardio in a supportive way. You do NOT need to know how to swim. All levels of ability welcome. Ages 12+ Participants: Christina Neitz
Saturday July 5, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT Hyatt 6 Pool
This is a photo meet-up for all DC cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
This elimination-style competition on a 2-player glass table-top arcade machine featuring games ranging from the classic to the bizarre. (Space Limited)(1:30pm signup, 2:00pm start).
This is a photo meet-up for all Wicked cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
Chris Kluwe's career includes a little bit of everything, so who better to help us do a smorgasbord of crafts? Come join us in doing a variety of crafts, and try a little bit of everything yourself! Suitable for all ages Participants: Chris Kluwe, Jesse Boom
This is a photo meet-up for all Star Wars cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
This is a photo meet-up for all Ghostbusters cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
A gathering of people who are either published authors, aspiring authors, or just in it for the pure joy of it. This is a way of networking with others who enjoy writing in any form or level of experience. Participants: Samuel T. Weston, Katherine Jo Pysick, Eric Zawadzki, Amber Raden, T. Aaron Cisco
Bring a craft and come hang out with friends in the Holodeck! During our Crafting Social Hours,the Holodeck will be an open space to meet up and craft! We have plenty of tables and chairs! BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT (ex: Crochet, knitting, Drawing, etc.) Participants: Elizabeth Hufnagle Puffer
Whether you're writing a story, running a TTRPG campaign, building a game or just wanting to have fun, improv games can help boost your storytelling chops. Let's play some together and come up with some great stories! Participants: Prof Brown
This is a photo meet-up for all Anime cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
A beloved but questionable decision making game that you all know and love! Join us for the "Smash or Pass" Kahoot! (smart device required to participate but not to enjoy the show) **mature content** Participants: Lindsey Wollan, Christina Gregerson, Alicia Beck, Christi Farris
A 45 minute low-impact workout in the pool led by a certified water fitness instructor. Learn how to use water resistance to tone & strengthen and do cardio in a supportive way. You do NOT need to know how to swim. All levels of ability welcome. Ages 12+ Participants: Christina Neitz
Sunday July 6, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT Hyatt 6 Pool
KIDS!! Bring your parents to this Exciting Story and Activity Hour. Crayon (Caryn Lengkeek) leads this wonderful CONvergence staple. Ages 12 and under Participants: Caryn Lengkeek
Got Ribbon? What to Trade? Bring all your ribbons and trade what everyone that has ribbons at The Annual Great Ribbon Trading Event. One can never have enough ribbons! Participants: Julia Celley
This is a photo meet-up for all Percy Jackson cosplayers! All ages, caliber, mash-ups, and genders of costumes are welcome at this meet-up. Please note that attending this particular event, your photo will be taken by an official CVG photographer. **In case of active rain, meet in Lake of the Isles on the 4th floor.**
