COMMUNITY ATTRACTIONS

Cursed kingdoms. Broken futures. Epic quests. These community groups bring fantasy to life with full-costume characters, rich lore, and adventures you can actually be part of.

• Saber Guild: Olega Temple
• Windy City Ghostbusters
• Chicago Tardis
• Code 501 Cosplay The Finest G.I. Joe Cosplay
• Defenders Detachment Midwest Garrison
• Windy City LUG
• Bizarro Wrestling
• DeLorean Rental LLC

Combine your love for fandom with making a difference through charity and nonprofit initiatives. Join forces with organizations that channel fan passion into positive impact, supporting causes that matter while celebrating the communities we love.

• Costumers with a Cause
• Mac’s Mighty Paws
• League of Enchantment
• The Windy City Rollers
• Horror Writers Association -Chicagoland
• Organization for Transformative Works
• Extra Life and Lurie Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
• The Dragonwood Wildlife Conservancy

From foam builds to sewing marathons, cosplay is all about creativity—and community. These groups bring passion, positivity, and purpose to every stitch and strut.

• Royal Princess Parties
• Chicago P.O.C Cosplayers
• The Project Cosplay Photo Studios
• Chicagoland Cosplay Creations
• Moorcroft Photography LLC
  
  

Fandom isn’t just online—it’s thriving right here in Chicago. Meet the local crews turning passion into community. Dive into creativity, connection, and everything in between.

• Free N’Fun Bingo
• Belegarth Medieval Combat Society
• The White Sox
• The Galactic Empire
• Deadlift Studios
• Rough Magic Games
• Thunderforge Studios
• Flip N’ Sweet

Do you love drawing? Whether you're new to the world of art or a master illustrator, sharpen your skills by taking a class with the talented instructors at The Kubert School and Live Comic Painting at the show.

• The Kubert School
• Live Comic Painting