FanFest 2026

Join the Oconee County Library as we host our 5th annual FanFest event! This event is the perfect mix of shopping, performances, live music, gaming, cosplay contest, panel discussions, and workshops! This free event has something for all ages! On the main stage, there will be live performances from Tonali Mexican Folk Dance Group, Nighshade Family, Musician Bryant Perez, Musician Libbaloops, R&B singer Trevon, Qamar Belly Dance, and Rebecca Sunshine (kid’s music). Wander through over 60 vendors selling local art, handcrafted goods, collectables, and unique treasures (including vendors from the Oconee Farmers Market!). We'll have a cosplay contest with grand prizes of passes from DragonCon and MomoCon. Prepare to learn more about a new skill with live demos and performances from Athens School of Arms, UGA Juggling Club, and Athens Puppetry Club as well as workshops on Comic Character Design and using a LightWall in filming (lead by Thunderfoot Studios!). A film showing of director Chris Pendry latest film with Q&A following. Local experts will run panel discussions on Podcasting and using Kickstarter for getting projects funded. Gamers of all kinds will have a dedicated gaming area with pinball and arcade machines, board games run by UGA Board Game Club, Nintendo Switch games, and a host of various D&D and other RPG style games to participate in. We will be hosting a Pokémon card swap with the local Pokémon Card Club teaching the game mechanics as well as Chess games and Mahjong games going throughout the day. From performances to local shopping to learning experiences, FanFest has something for everyone. Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for a day filled with all of your favorite things!

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• This Wednesday, 25th February, 10:00 am, Storytime with Ms. Harli in Watkinsville
• This Wednesday, 25th February, 04:00 pm, Children's Cocoa Club in Watkinsville
• This Sunday, 1st March, 02:30 pm, Sewcial Sewing Club in Watkinsville

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