COMMUNITY ZONE
A huge part of fandom is the friends you make along the way. Check out our community attractions to meet fellow fans. Keep up-to-date with the latest happenings in the community by subscribing to our e-newsletter.
Free Geek
Free Geek is leading the charge for digital inclusion. Stop by their booth to grab some fun swag, learn about affordable tech options, and see how they’re empowering our community through sustainable technology reuse.
Portland Ghostbusters
Who you gonna call? The Portland Ghostbusters! This incredible nonprofit cosplay group brings their Ghostbusters Firehouse to FAN EXPO, complete with Jr. Ghostbusters training, slime making, and photo ops with all the gear.
PortLUG
PortLUG showcases stunning, custom LEGO builds inspired by your favorite fandoms. Stop by to meet the builders, check out their pop culture displays, and unleash your own creativity through endless brick possibilities.
American Immersion Theater – The Murder Mystery Company
Get ready for a killer experience. The Murder Mystery Company brings immersive theater to FAN EXPO with photo ops, improv actors, and a mystery-themed setup. Visit their booth to strike a pose and unravel the mystery.
PoolieD & The Super Happy Action Response Team
PoolieD & The Super Happy Action Response Team are back with their amazing immersive photo sets. Stop by for free, unforgettable photos and experience the magic these cosplayers, crafters, and artists bring to every event.
PNW Guild of Cosplayers
Cosplay is better together. The PNW Guild of Cosplayers brings over 400 members together for meetups, photoshoots, and creative support. Swing by and discover how this inclusive community uplifts and celebrates local cosplayers.
PDXpelliarmus
PDXpelliarmus stands for literacy, equality, and fan activism. This Harry Potter-inspired group is dedicated to creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ fans and uplifting the transgender community. Visit their booth and see the magic they’re making.
Roboto Octopodo
Roboto Octopodo blends art and adventure to create unforgettable immersive installations with Portland’s artist community. Experience PRISM, a strange rift discovered at FAN EXPO. Investigate its powers, push its buttons, and uncover its secrets. The multiverse is calling—will you answer?
Shannon McFly
Cosplaying for a cause: Shannon McFly is back with their Marty McFly cosplay to support The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Stop by for DeLorean photos and merch, knowing 100% of the proceeds through Team Fox help fund a cure.
Saber Guild Felucia Temple
The Force is strong at FAN EXPO. Saber Guild Felucia Temple invites you to explore a fragment of the Kyber Crystal Temple. Guided by a Jedi, uncover secrets with your data scanner and catch a glimpse of galaxies far, far away.
Venator
Venator, Latin for “Hunter,” is Supernatural’s “Baby” reborn. This Seattle-based, screen-accurate Chevy Impala is packed with screen-used props, a weapons trunk full of essentials, and even a jug of holy oil. Snap a photo in the driver’s seat and immerse yourself in Winchester lore. It’s more than a car—it’s part of the hunt.