Saturday November 9, 2024 | LANGFORD, BC [Posted at 10:26 pm | Updated November 10, 2024]
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Island FanCon was a two-day hit in 2024 and they’re returning to Langford with a three-day event in March 2025.
Fun and entertaining for youth, families and creative folks of all ages, Island FanCon is an opportunity to meet pop culture and fandom celebrities and artists. It’s also a fun way to connect with like-minded artistic folk in the south Vancouver Island area.
The three-day event will be held March 28 to 30, 2025 at City Centre Park in Langford. That’s on the last weekend of SD62 school spring break.
Celebrity guests:
Celebrity guests so far for 2025 include Jon Heder (Blades of Glory, Napoleon Dynamite, The Benchwarmers), Lee Majooub (Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2 & 3, Assassin’s Creed Mirage), and Chelsey Reist (The 100, Fargo, NarcoLeap, Van Helsing, Supernatural and Psych).
Local businesses:
Local businesses and organizations that support youth and the arts are invited to sponsor or collaborate with Island FanCon, says organizer Lonnie Eckardt.
Tickets online:
Tickets for Island FanCon 2025 can be purchased online: single day passes, three-day passes, and VIP passes.
Local economy:
The inaugural Island FanCon in April 2024 saw more than 3,000 attendees and showcased the vibrant community of fans and local businesses.
Last year’s show contributed over $750,000 to the local economy.
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- Inaugural Island FanCon contributes $750K to local economy (May 17, 2024)
- April 13 & 14: Island FanCon brings cosplay to Langford (event coverage / April 13, 2024)
- Island FanCon brings cosplay fun to Langford (event preview / April 7, 2024)
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