COMMUNITY ATTRACTIONS

Meet the 501st, AKA the bad guys doing good. The 501st is made up of Star Wars fans that join together to create film-accurate costumes, spread their love of Star Wars, and give back to the community through direct fundraising and volunteer work at charity events.

Who you gonna call? The Alberta Ghostbusters of course. They're keeping the show safe from slimers so you can enjoy their awesome replica props, photo ops, and more.

The plastic brick specialists are here to make your jaw hit the floor with their amazing creations. The Northern Alberta LEGO Users Group (NALUG) is a community of Adult LEGO enthusiasts that are ready to enrich your weekend with their incredible builds.

Extra Life is one of the largest and most active gaming teams worldwide. They are committed to their fundraising goals and strives to help kids through the power of playing games.

Want to show off your cosplay in a unique and fun way? Check out CAN Cosplay CARDS. They are a non-profit that creates trading cards for cosplayers of every skill level.

The Academy of European Swordsmanship is Canada's premier Western Martial Arts and Historical European Martial Arts school. They teach all aspects of German and English martial arts, ranging from early medieval to modern techniques.

41 Signal Regiment is a Reserve Force communications unit assigned to 41 Canadian Brigade Group in Alberta. They are comprised of three communication squadrons and a squadron headquarters.

Animethon is a volunteer-run event that uplifts and showcases Asian popular arts and related local communities in Edmonton. They strive to bring people together to celebrate community, creativity, and culture.

C3 brings a bit of magic to the lives of the people in their local community by sharing the joy of cosplay with kids and families at the Edmonton Stollery Hospital and going to theatres to help promote movies through cosplay.

Booth Babe Burlesque is a Nerdlesque troupe that focuses on performance while delivering stunning cosplay shows that are beloved by fans of all ages.

NorthWest Fest is a non-profit film festival society that puts on festivals in the historical Garneau Theater. Their events range from documentary screenings and local music to art and various other forms of media. Their next event will be NorthwestFEARFest, a horror film festival in October.

Practice your posing and dance moves because your friendly neighbourhood cosplay music video creators are back for another EDMONTON EXPO. Visit their booth, or stun them with your epic cosplay on the show floor, to be featured in this year’s video.

Metro Cinema is a stand-alone theatre and community-based not-for-profit that creates unique screening opportunities by showcasing films that normally wouldn't hit the big screen. They work to create community and educate through film in the Edmonton area and operate out of the historic Garneau Theatre.

The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is an animal welfare organization in Alberta built on a foundation of compassion and kindness. Their goal is to help homeless animals in communities across Alberta, and to provide community support programs to address the root causes of animal overpopulation and homelessness.