COMMUNITY ZONE

These rides have more screen time than some side characters. Take a stroll through the Fandom Cars display and see iconic vehicles from every corner of pop culture, from mystery-solving vans to superhero-worthy wheels.

• Geek Garage

• Albuquerque Mystery Machine

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.

Featured Groups:

• Stacey James Institute

• CosPositive Cosplay• BUTTZ

• Colorado Academy of Cosplay

• Galactic Champions

• Heroes4Causes

• Magpie Community Events

• 3C Cosplay

From towering T-Rexes to clever raptors, get ready for prehistoric playtime with our dino-sized guests. Snap pics with Lucy the Velociraptor and Rex the T-Rex, or get up close with Onyx, the 14-foot interactive dino that’s been stomping through FAN EXPO for two years running. Big teeth. Big fun.

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. From Fairytale Fable’s enchanting princess encounters to Alliance LARP Colorado’s action-packed story arcs and Dystopia Rising’s gritty post-apocalyptic roleplay, the worldbuilding doesn’t stop at the booth.

From galaxies far, far away to the final frontier, these fan groups bring passion, creativity, and community spirit to the spotlight. Whether you’re into droid-building, Starfleet missions, or lightsaber duels, these crews are here to connect, inspire, and do good—all while geeking out together.

• Rebel Legion
• 501st Legion Mountain Garrison
• Mando Mercs of Colorado
• Denver Astromech Builders
• Fort Collins Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters of Colorado United)
• USS Cordilleran
• USS Tiburon

Lurking just beyond the show floor, you’ll find local legends keeping horror weird, clever, and alive. Suit up with Umbrella Corp Denver’s charity cosplay team or explore eerie evidence with Rocky Mountain Paranormal. The fear is real—but so is the fun.

• Umbrella Corp Denver
• Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society

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.

• Colorado Symphony Association
• Every Percent Matters
• International Game Developers Association

Fandom isn’t just online—it’s thriving right here in Denver. Meet the local crews turning passion into community, from animation studios and LEGO® legends to podcast hosts and mobile escape rooms. Dive into creativity, connection, and everything in between.

• Mile High Animation
• CHOMP! Creators' Collective
• HD Mobile Escape Room
• COWLUG & DENLUG
• Reel Nerds Podcast

Thursday, July 3 at 3 PM in Programming Room Mile High 4E-F

Join Meow Wolf for an inspiring panel discussion, The Collective Awakening of Creative Artists During Times of Doom and a glimpse into Phenomenomaly.

Saturday, July 5 at 1 PM & 4 PM on the Cosplay Red Carpet (Street level Lobby)

Tag, reimagined. APEX Movement is bringing World Chase Tag to FAN EXPO with a custom course built for speed, agility, and pure fun. Kids can scramble and dodge to their heart’s content, while adults can take on a challenge worthy of the pros. APEX is Denver’s parkour and circus training hub, and they’re here to help you move like never before.