# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FantaSci 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Here there be dragons... and spaceships, unicorns, robots, and more! Get ready for FantaSci 2026! Our annual fantasy and science fiction mini-con is back with panels, cosplay, vendors, games, and fun. You never know what you'll face around every corner so mark your calendars and be prepared.

FantaSci Schedule of Events

Large Meeting Room
• 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. – Sea Tales and Sing-Alongs with Mermaids of Sotra
• 11:15 to noon – Warriors of Mandalore | T’ad O’r Cuir presents: Forging Your Path
• 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. – Mermaids, Dragons, and the Polish Myths Behind the Enchanted Bay Mysteries presented by Esme Addison
• 1:30 p.m. – Costume Contest
• 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. – From Story Idea to Book Deal: A Practical Guide to Getting Published presented by Esme Addison

Small Meeting Room
• 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. - The Superhero Genre: History and Mechanics presented by Mario Nozzarella
• 11:15 a.m. to noon – Intro to Cosplay presented by master level cosplayer Avalon Lee Cosplay
• 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. – Make a Shield Craft
• 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. – Dragon Egg Craft 
• 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. – Science in Science Fiction: Project Hail Mary presented by Back Bay Amateur Astronomers’ president Jeremy Mitchell

Activity Room
• 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. - Faerie Doors
• 11:15 a.m. to noon - Dinosaurs in Space Sensory Bottles
• 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. - Self-Serve Tattoo Parlor
• 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. - Dinosaurs in Space Part I
• 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. - Dinosaurs in Space Part II
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesapeake/fantasci-2026/200029697297752
- **Event Categories**: calendar, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 401

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chesapeake
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA, United States, Virginia 23322
- **lat**: 36.71435
- **long**: -76.24714
- **full address**: 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA, United States, Virginia 23322

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: FantaSci 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/350d9d7e70c1fa6f619fa47cdee15a3f921aac0c6702de42616ea58ec6413eb4-rimg-w851-h315-dcbbe9fd-gmir?v=1784402530

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FantaSci 2026 being held?
  - **A:** FantaSci 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA, United States, Virginia 23322.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FantaSci 2026?
  - **A:** FantaSci 2026 is organized by Chesapeake Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FantaSci 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chesapeake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 400+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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