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Need a bit of help with a damaged costume? Louisiana Cosplayers is setting up a repair booth on the show floor along with cosplay demos so you can enjoy your experience while your costume stays in pristine condition.

The Black Nerd Festival, BLERDFEST! is hosting The Friendiverse, a space made to feel connected and included through active, fun programming, and immersive community experiences. Step in, meet new friends, and celebrate what makes fandom truly universal.

Star Wars fans, keep an eye out for these troopers. The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization run by fans themselves. While they're not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., they are Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group.

Celebrate the Star Wars universe with the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club. They’ll be creating, displaying, and wearing quality character costumes. Stop by and be wowed by their creations.

Get ready for an intergalactic adventure with the Rebel Legion. This international Star Wars costuming organization is here for fans interested in costume creation. Research, create, and improve your costumes in a place where costumers share skills, tips, and ideas. Jedi, rebel pilots, troopers, princesses, and even Wookiees, they've got them all.

Live long and prosper by connecting with your fellow Trekkies. The USS NEW ORLEANS connects with the community for discussions on Star Trek and science-fiction. Founded in part by the Great Bird of the Galaxy, Gene Roddenberry, they go to new places and bring people together.

The Force is strong with this one. Get pulled into the Star Wars spirit with a booth offering free Star Wars–themed photo ops, trivia games, interactive activities, and giveaways that bring the galaxy to life.

Get sucked into the paranormal. The Louisiana Ghostbusters use the love for Ghostbusters to bring awareness to causes or raise funds for charity organizations. They give guests a chance to see ecto-mobiles, costumed Ghostbusters, and the chance to suit up and gear up as a Ghostbuster themselves.

So kawaii. If you’re into EGL fashion, this Louisiana EGL fashion community is here for you. They welcome any new members including ones from out of state. Cute, gothic, elegant? Yes.

Let your imagination run wild with CoastCon, Mississippi's longest-running fan-run convention that promotes reading, education, and fellowship centered around your favorite genres like sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming.

It’s play time. Enjoy family-friendly pop culture activities with Cyphacon. They’ll be hosting games at their booth for children in cooperation with their non-profit friends at CyPhaKids.

Prepare for battle with Conquest Events, formerly known as Hero’s Haven. They’re returning to level up the gaming experience. From Dungeons & Dragons and Shadowrun to card favorites like Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, and Lorcana, stop by and see them during this epic high-level gaming experience.