McConnell Con: THE NEXT L3VEL
📅 June 7, 2025 | 🕛 12 PM – 6 PM | 📍 Robert J. Dole Community Center, McConnell AFB
🍺 18+ After-Party to follow from 6-8 PM in the Tanker Tavern
🎟️ FREE for all DoD ID holders and their families
Get ready to level up your fandom—McConnell Con is back, and this year we’re going NEXT L3VEL with help from the Air Force Services Center (AFSVC) and our biggest lineup yet!
💫 Celebrity Appearances
Meet your favorite characters and legends in person, including:
Spencer Wilding – Darth Vader, Rogue One
Jimmy Vee – R2-D2, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
Miltos Yerolemou – Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
Zach Andrews – Hollywood stuntman for Marvel/DC hits
🎨 Featured Artists & Workshops
Anja Yamaji & Breanna Cooke – SFX & Body Paint Demos during the con
Thursday, June 5 @ 6PM – 30-seat exclusive SFX makeup workshop (includes FREE take-home kit!)
Friday, June 6 @ 6PM – Sword fighting masterclass with Miltos Yerolemou – learn screen-ready stunt techniques!
🎶 Live Music from The Texas Bluesmen
The soul of the Blues Brothers comes alive with TWO performances during the event!
🎮 Gaming Grotto – Free Play & Tournaments
Compete or play for fun in the Bleckley Lounge with console and retro games powered by Unified Gaming. Tournaments run all day.
🎲 Tabletop & TCG Lounge
Hosted in the Tanker Tavern & Breakaway Lounge, enjoy Magic: The Gathering commander decks, tabletop RPG tutorials, and a huge library of games for open play.
🧑🚀 Cosplay Corner & Contests
Strike a pose with costumed legends from:
501st Legion
Just Us League
Starfleet Command
Ghostbusters
Heartland Championship Wrestling
GI Joe Cosplayers
… and more!
🎭 Cosplay Contest – Show Off Your Best Look! 🎉
Calling all cosplayers—it's time to shine! ✨ Join us for the Cosplay Contest and strut your stuff for a chance to win bragging rights and prizes in your category!
📅 Judging Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Heritage Room (near the back of the ballroom)
🏆 Contest Categories:
Youth: Ages 11 & Under
Teen: Ages 13–17
Amateur Adult
Professional Adult
Guest
Group
Couple’s Costume
Whether you’re a first-time cosplayer or a seasoned pro, we’ve got a spot for you!
👉 Sign up now:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ADA928A2FBC25-56130511-mcconnell
🛍️ Vendor Hall & Artist Alley
Explore a jam-packed marketplace of nerdy vendors, original art, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind finds.
💥 Walkin & Rollin' Highlight Presentation
Witness the joy as a local McConnell family receives a custom-made wheelchair cosplay costume live on stage!
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