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
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
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
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
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
Teams of 2 have an hour to build costumes from unconventional materials. Participants: Ashley Haapapuro, CandyCatCosplay, ThatsNiceDear, Kyle Homa, Nexis Fiskewold, Jesse Homa, Pippin Panic (mod), Dewfeathers
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
There are those who love to sing karaoke, and those who love to watch karaoke! We have a fun party for you, come to sing, watch OR Sing-A-Long! Come wrap up an amazing evening at CONvergence with some karaoke and friends. Participants: Elizabeth Hufnagle Puffer
A short taiko tasting for fans of the acoustic mayhem that is Harisen Daiko. Can't wait for the Sunday Mainstage show? Need more taiko in your weekend? We've got you. Participants: Holly Johnson
Welcome to the 144th Assassin’s Guild Boffing Tournament! We are back post-COVID! Compete against your fellow congoers by hitting each other with foam padded weapons! Trophies will be awarded to the top combatants! Participants: David Bianchi
Safe binding requires a good fit. Stop by for a quick measurement in a private pop up pod and leave with your 2023 gc2b brand size. Sorry, no actual binders to try on. Will have a waitlist app to streamline the wait! Hosted by Sartorial PT and Wellness. Participants: Ashley Haapapuro
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
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