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Thursday, May 22
 

6:00am CDT

Dakota Joe's Coffee Shop Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 6:00am - 11:00am CDT
COFFEE! and other snacks and gifts!
See Dakota Joe's for prices.

Thursday May 22, 2025 6:00am - 11:00am CDT
Dakota Joe's Coffee Shop Holiday Inn

7:00am CDT

Gallery Restaurant Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 7:00am - 9:00pm CDT
DINE-IN HOURS:

7am-11am – Breakfast
11am-1pm – Lunch
1pm-5pm - CLOSED
5pm-9pm - Dinner

TO-GO ORDERS:
5pm-9pm ONLY

CoreCon Specials 11am-1pm & 5-9pm
  • Cheeseburger with Fries - $10
  • Black Bean Burger with Fries - $10
  • Chicken Strip Basket with Fries - $10
  • Club Sandwich (2 slices of toast) with Kettle Chips - $10
  • Large Cheese Pizza - $13
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza - $14
Please visit the Pool Hut or Spirit's Lounge for To-Go orders 11am-10pm! 

Thursday May 22, 2025 7:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Gallery Restaurant Holiday Inn

8:00am CDT

Operations & Security Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Operations and Security are available in the Registration/Operations area 24/7 of CoreCon, as well as roaming the entire hotel, wearing the following vest.
Go to the Atrium with any questions or concerns or call 320-305-6605.

Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Operations/Registration Atrium
  Info

9:00am CDT

Shipwreck Pool Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00pm CDT
Swim at your own risk - No Lifeguard on duty.
 When the pool is closed, the pool patio area is also closed to patrons.

Thursday May 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00pm CDT
Shipwreck Pool Holiday Inn
  Info

10:00am CDT

REGISTRATION
Thursday May 22, 2025 10:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Pick up your CoreCon Pre-Registration badge, or purchase one!

At the Door Prices:
Weekend Passes: Adult - $70, Teen - $35, Kids (6-12) - $20, Age 5 & Under – FREE
Day Passes: Thursday - $20, Friday - $35, Saturday - $45, Sunday - FREE

Grab a Program Guide!

Thursday May 22, 2025 10:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Registration/OPS/Security Atrium
  Info

10:00am CDT

Quiet Room Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 10:00am - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Need a place to escape the excitement of con? Join us in the Quiet Room for a relaxing break. We will have reading materials, coloring books, fidget toys, weighted pads and blankets available in the room. We are also keeping the room at low light so you can enjoy a calming atmosphere, without the harsh overhead lighting.

Thursday May 22, 2025 10:00am - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Quiet Room Mezzanine IV
  Info

11:00am CDT

Pool Hut Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 11:00am - 10:00pm CDT
TAKE OUT FOOD ONLY!

21+ ID Required for Alcohol

CoreCon Specials 11am-10pm
  • Cheeseburger with Fries - $10
  • Black Bean Burger with Fries - $10
  • Chicken Strip Basket with Fries - $10
  • Club Sandwich (2 slices of toast) with Kettle Chips - $10
  • Large Cheese Pizza - $13
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza - $14


Thursday May 22, 2025 11:00am - 10:00pm CDT
Pool Hut Pool Patio Area

12:00pm CDT

Save Point Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Bring your costume to Save Point Photography. Free pictures and a great place to collaborate with other cosplayers and photographers.

Thursday May 22, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Save Point Mezzanine III

12:00pm CDT

The Mystery Café
Thursday May 22, 2025 12:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Welcome to the Mystery Café. Running from some killer Gnomes? Fighting sleep demons? Trying to find the answers to universal truth? Our Café will keep you caffeinated all the way! Stop in for the drinks, stay for the fun! Just try not to make any contracts with one eyed triangles.

Nintendo Gaming Tournament: A friendly competition for all Con goers! Stop on in to sign up, compete, and win some fun prizes! Friday at 4pm

Worms M.D: A bloodthirsty competition, expect tears. Will take possible hours, but the victor wins not only glory, but even a prize. Stop in and sign up beforehand! Saturday at 2pm
Thursday May 22, 2025 12:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
The Mystery Café 1314-1316

12:00pm CDT

Con Flix Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 12:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 1:30am CDT
Movies for those who love movies! For a schedule of movies for Con Flix, check the Program Guide or posted schedules around the convention.

Audience level changes (G through PG-13) throughout the day, and R-rated films are played after 9pm. View movie list outside Con Flix or in the Program Guide!

Thursday May 22, 2025 12:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 1:30am CDT
Con Flix Prairie

12:00pm CDT

Game Central Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 12:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 3:00am CDT
Welcome to CoreCon's non-electronic gaming room! We have a wide variety of games for all convention attendees to choose from. To sign up for all games, there will be sign-up sheets provided at the gaming information table. There will also be blank sign-up sheets for last minute pick-up games. So if you haven't pre-registered a game, you still have the chance to run your game at CoreCon!

The Game Central room also has an extensive Game Library for its attendees to use during the convention. So if you have a little down time, come on over to the Game Central room and grab a game! All we ask is that the games stay in the Game Central room, and you help us keep the Game Library games in good shape.

Thursday May 22, 2025 12:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 3:00am CDT
Game Central Director/Board/Executive
  Gaming

1:00pm CDT

It Takes All Sorts
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
We give you a bunch of things, and you organize them for us. What could be better???

Thursday May 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

1:00pm CDT

The Market Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Includes: Vendors, Artist Alley, CoreCon Merch, & Silent Auction

Thursday May 22, 2025 1:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
The Market Crowne/Royale
  Vendors

1:00pm CDT

Spark Station/Art Show Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:00pm - 11:00pm CDT

Thursday May 22, 2025 1:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

1:00pm CDT

Five Nights at Furries
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 2:00am CDT
Come join Freddy and the others for a fun time at the arcade! Games prizes and laughs to be had! Grown ups come back for our late night games and fun!

Find the suiter! Gather stamps from all the suiters in the book for a badge Ribbon!
Arcade: We will be running a sort of Arcade on the room with tickets and prizes.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Thursday May 22, 2025 1:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 2:00am CDT
Five Nights at Furries 1310-1312

2:00pm CDT

Anime Center Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 2:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Anime Fargo invites you to join our Japanese Arcade and Anime room! We'll have a variety of imported rhythm games, classic DDR, Anime pachinko machines, Anime Fargo bean bag toss, and other activities! Join us all throughout CoreCon for music, games, and Anime fun!

Thursday May 22, 2025 2:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Anime Center Embassy A
  Anime

2:30pm CDT

Kawaii Cross Stitch
Thursday May 22, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
The cutest cross stitch this side of Japan!

Thursday May 22, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

3:00pm CDT

Egaming Portal Hours
Thursday May 22, 2025 3:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 2:00am CDT
Tournaments
High Score all weekend!
—------------------------------
Sonic Spinball - Genesis
Lego Racers - N64

Thursday May 22, 2025 3:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 2:00am CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

4:00pm CDT

Sketch ‘n Slide
Thursday May 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
You start a piece of art, then pass it on to someone else. They pass it on to the next person, and so on.... Good or bad, the results are always something to behold!

Thursday May 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

5:00pm CDT

The Honda Odyssey
Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Hey, bub! Why don't you stop by our reasonably priced front-wheel drive, 3.5 L v6 engined, 248 horse powered fansuite that boasts a 5 star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and share a drink with us?

We'll have a spinner wheel with a shot challenge for those of drinking age. Some of the drinks on it will be normal shots, but there will be some challenges on it to keep it entertaining such as hot dog water and other silly things.

Deadpool and Wolverine variant of the board game Guess Who

Kid's craft of superhero mask making (materials provided)

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Honda Odyssey 1311

5:00pm CDT

Indulgence Labs
Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Test subjects wanted! Do you often feel like there is something missing in your life? Do you desire new extraordinary experiences? Then you are a perfect candidate, come stop by for an experience of a lifetime! Warning side effects may include extreme indulgence and new expensive desires.

Fancy Whisky Tasting Nightly after 6pm

Earn your official Indulgence Lab 2025 Badge Ribbon! Come play a variety of room games and earn a badge ribbon showing off your victory!

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.


Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am CDT
Indulgence Labs 1304

5:30pm CDT

Cork Pumpkin
Thursday May 22, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Create and personalize your own pumpkin out of cork and some craft items.

Thursday May 22, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

6:00pm CDT

Enigma
Thursday May 22, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Step into mystery at Enigma. Offer a trinket to the door and await a surprise in return—anything from whimsical treasures to perplexing oddities. No faces, no words, only the unknown. Test your curiosity, embrace the enigma, and uncover what awaits beyond the slot. What will you receive?

Unravel the mystery of the Enigma Door! Present an offering—a small trinket, token, or treasure—and slide it through the slot. In return, receive an unexpected item from the enigmatic keepers of the door. Each trade is unique, from curious oddities to delightful surprises.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Thursday May 22, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Enigma 1318

6:00pm CDT

Villains Pub
Thursday May 22, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Villains Pub is a place where villains go after a nice day of villainy to relax with their friends, play some games, or simply have a drink.

Villain of the Year Contest -Thursday: Battle Royale between Freddy Krueger, Jason, Michael Myers, and Chucky -Friday: Quarterfinals. Contestants TBD -Saturday: Semifinals and Finals. Contestants determined by Thursday's outcome.

Numerous Quests, including but not limited to the following: -Trivia -Discovering how to become a villain Various videos will be shown throughout the weekend. Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog will be shown at 7:00 and 9:00 Friday and Saturday (also randomly).

Kid Friendly Activities: -Coloring contests -Halloween Drawing Contest -Imagine yourself as a villain -Witch Toss Game -Kid friendly drinks

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Thursday May 22, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Villains Pub 1309

6:30pm CDT

Opening Ceremonies
Thursday May 22, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Join us for the Kickoff to CoreCon 15: Halfoween! Get all the information you need about rooms, events, and services to prepare for a weekend for a convention that is By the Fans, For the Fans!
Speakers
avatar for Kamikaze Snowmen

Kamikaze Snowmen

Local Comedic Musicians
The Kamikaze Snowmen began in 1993 as a fun improvisational pastime between three juniorhigh friends. The group evolved in the late 1990s-early 2000s into an indie comedy band,recording albums and playing live shows at coffee houses and college campus events.In the 2010s the Snowmen... Read More →

Thursday May 22, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

7:30pm CDT

Dane Boe - Tips for Growing an Audience Online
Thursday May 22, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Come join Dane as she offers advice about how to grow your audience and increase your following online. Between tips and tricks, as well as answering some of your questions, this will be beneficial information for all who are striving to build their online empire!
Speakers
avatar for Dane Boe

Dane Boe

YouTuber & LGBT+ Activist
Dane “Daneboe” Boedigheimer is the creator of Annoying Orange, the viral YouTube sensation that became a global phenomenon with billions of views, a TV series, and a lasting impact on internet culture. Since launching in 2009, Annoying Orange has entertained audiences worldwide... Read More →

Thursday May 22, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

8:00pm CDT

Mario Bros 3 Battle Mode - NES Tourney
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

8:00pm CDT

Grog Hollow
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 2:00am CDT
Backwoods tavern for the unsavory and misunderstood.

Hex'd: Through a variety of ways congoers will get hex'd and need to complete quests to be cured in order to achieve ribbons.
Murder Party Trivia Jackbox Game, and other misc stuff as we think of it.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00pm - Friday May 23, 2025 2:00am CDT
Grog Hollow 1306-1308

8:30pm CDT

Pet Rock
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Come in and adopt your very own pet rock. You can embellish your new friend with a variety of craft supplies.

Thursday May 22, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

10:00pm CDT

Big Kid Craft Hour
Thursday May 22, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
We'll have some various Halfoween crafts that you can take home - or leave them with us to decorate Spark Station!

Thursday May 22, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier
 
Friday, May 23
 

12:00am CDT

Operations & Security Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Operations and Security are available in the Registration/Operations area 24/7 of CoreCon, as well as roaming the entire hotel, wearing the following vest.
Go to the Atrium with any questions or concerns or call 320-305-6605.

Friday May 23, 2025 12:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Operations/Registration Atrium
  Info

6:00am CDT

Dakota Joe's Coffee Shop Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 6:00am - 6:00pm CDT
COFFEE! and other snacks and gifts!
See Dakota Joe's for prices.

Friday May 23, 2025 6:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Dakota Joe's Coffee Shop Holiday Inn

7:00am CDT

Gallery Restaurant Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 7:00am - 9:00pm CDT
DINE-IN HOURS:

7am-11am – Breakfast
11am-1pm – Lunch
1pm-5pm - CLOSED
5pm-9pm - Dinner

TO-GO ORDERS:
5pm-9pm ONLY

CoreCon Specials 11am-1pm & 5-9pm
  • Cheeseburger with Fries - $10
  • Black Bean Burger with Fries - $10
  • Chicken Strip Basket with Fries - $10
  • Club Sandwich (2 slices of toast) with Kettle Chips - $10
  • Large Cheese Pizza - $13
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza - $14
Please visit the Pool Hut or Spirit's Lounge for To-Go orders 11am-10pm! 

Friday May 23, 2025 7:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Gallery Restaurant Holiday Inn

8:00am CDT

Con Flix Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 8:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00am CDT
Movies for those who love movies! For a schedule of movies for Con Flix, check the Program Guide or posted schedules around the convention.

Audience level changes (G through PG-13) throughout the day, and R-rated films are played after 9pm. View movie list outside Con Flix or in the Program Guide!

Friday May 23, 2025 8:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00am CDT
Con Flix Prairie

9:00am CDT

REGISTRATION
Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Pick up your CoreCon Pre-Registration badge, or purchase one!

At the Door Prices:
Weekend Passes: Adult - $70, Teen - $35, Kids (6-12) - $20, Age 5 & Under – FREE
Day Passes: Thursday - $20, Friday - $35, Saturday - $45, Sunday - FREE

Grab a Program Guide!

Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Registration/OPS/Security Atrium
  Info

9:00am CDT

Shipwreck Pool Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm CDT
Swim at your own risk - No Lifeguard on duty.
 When the pool is closed, the pool patio area is also closed to patrons.

Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm CDT
Shipwreck Pool Holiday Inn
  Info

9:00am CDT

Quiet Room Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Need a place to escape the excitement of con? Join us in the Quiet Room for a relaxing break. We will have reading materials, coloring books, fidget toys, weighted pads and blankets available in the room. We are also keeping the room at low light so you can enjoy a calming atmosphere, without the harsh overhead lighting.

Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Quiet Room Mezzanine IV
  Info

9:00am CDT

Egaming Portal Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00am CDT
Tournaments
High Score all weekend!
—------------------------------
Sonic Spinball - Genesis
Lego Racers - N64

Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00am CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

9:00am CDT

Game Central Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 3:00am CDT
Welcome to CoreCon's non-electronic gaming room! We have a wide variety of games for all convention attendees to choose from. To sign up for all games, there will be sign-up sheets provided at the gaming information table. There will also be blank sign-up sheets for last minute pick-up games. So if you haven't pre-registered a game, you still have the chance to run your game at CoreCon!

The Game Central room also has an extensive Game Library for its attendees to use during the convention. So if you have a little down time, come on over to the Game Central room and grab a game! All we ask is that the games stay in the Game Central room, and you help us keep the Game Library games in good shape.

Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 3:00am CDT
Game Central Director/Board/Executive
  Gaming

10:00am CDT

The Market Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm CDT
Includes: Vendors, Artist Alley, CoreCon Merch, & Silent Auction

Friday May 23, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm CDT
The Market Crowne/Royale
  Vendors

10:00am CDT

Anime Center Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 10:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Anime Fargo invites you to join our Japanese Arcade and Anime room! We'll have a variety of imported rhythm games, classic DDR, Anime pachinko machines, Anime Fargo bean bag toss, and other activities! Join us all throughout CoreCon for music, games, and Anime fun!

Friday May 23, 2025 10:00am - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Anime Center Embassy A
  Anime

11:00am CDT

Monster Lantern
Friday May 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
You'll be amazed at what hot glue and a little paint can become!

Friday May 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

11:00am CDT

Pool Hut Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 11:00am - 10:00pm CDT
TAKE OUT FOOD ONLY!

21+ ID Required for Alcohol

CoreCon Specials 11am-10pm
  • Cheeseburger with Fries - $10
  • Black Bean Burger with Fries - $10
  • Chicken Strip Basket with Fries - $10
  • Club Sandwich (2 slices of toast) with Kettle Chips - $10
  • Large Cheese Pizza - $13
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza - $14


Friday May 23, 2025 11:00am - 10:00pm CDT
Pool Hut Pool Patio Area

11:00am CDT

Spark Station/Art Show Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:00pm CDT

Friday May 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

12:00pm CDT

Save Point Hours
Friday May 23, 2025 12:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Bring your costume to Save Point Photography. Free pictures and a great place to collaborate with other cosplayers and photographers.

Friday May 23, 2025 12:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Save Point Mezzanine III

12:00pm CDT

Indulgence Labs
Friday May 23, 2025 12:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Test subjects wanted! Do you often feel like there is something missing in your life? Do you desire new extraordinary experiences? Then you are a perfect candidate, come stop by for an experience of a lifetime! Warning side effects may include extreme indulgence and new expensive desires.

Fancy Whisky Tasting Nightly after 6pm

Earn your official Indulgence Lab 2025 Badge Ribbon! Come play a variety of room games and earn a badge ribbon showing off your victory!

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.


Friday May 23, 2025 12:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Indulgence Labs 1304

12:00pm CDT

The Mystery Café
Friday May 23, 2025 12:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Welcome to the Mystery Café. Running from some killer Gnomes? Fighting sleep demons? Trying to find the answers to universal truth? Our Café will keep you caffeinated all the way! Stop in for the drinks, stay for the fun! Just try not to make any contracts with one eyed triangles.

Nintendo Gaming Tournament: A friendly competition for all Con goers! Stop on in to sign up, compete, and win some fun prizes! Friday at 4pm

Worms M.D: A bloodthirsty competition, expect tears. Will take possible hours, but the victor wins not only glory, but even a prize. Stop in and sign up beforehand! Saturday at 2pm
Friday May 23, 2025 12:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
The Mystery Café 1314-1316

12:00pm CDT

Five Nights at Furries
Friday May 23, 2025 12:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00am CDT
Come join Freddy and the others for a fun time at the arcade! Games prizes and laughs to be had! Grown ups come back for our late night games and fun!

Find the suiter! Gather stamps from all the suiters in the book for a badge Ribbon!
Arcade: We will be running a sort of Arcade on the room with tickets and prizes.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Friday May 23, 2025 12:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00am CDT
Five Nights at Furries 1310-1312

1:00pm CDT

Kawaii Cross Stitch
Friday May 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
The cutest cross stitch this side of Japan!

Friday May 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

1:00pm CDT

The Honda Odyssey
Friday May 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hey, bub! Why don't you stop by our reasonably priced front-wheel drive, 3.5 L v6 engined, 248 horse powered fansuite that boasts a 5 star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and share a drink with us?

We'll have a spinner wheel with a shot challenge for those of drinking age. Some of the drinks on it will be normal shots, but there will be some challenges on it to keep it entertaining such as hot dog water and other silly things.

Deadpool and Wolverine variant of the board game Guess Who

Kid's craft of superhero mask making (materials provided)

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Friday May 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Honda Odyssey 1311

1:00pm CDT

Grog Hollow
Friday May 23, 2025 1:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00am CDT
Backwoods tavern for the unsavory and misunderstood.

Hex'd: Through a variety of ways congoers will get hex'd and need to complete quests to be cured in order to achieve ribbons.
Murder Party Trivia Jackbox Game, and other misc stuff as we think of it.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Friday May 23, 2025 1:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00am CDT
Grog Hollow 1306-1308

1:30pm CDT

How To Use Anime to Inspire Change
Friday May 23, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
This panel explores how we can use anime to inspire ourselves to create change in our communities, think about problem solving in our lives, and otherwise use the medium to get motivated and involved in our communities.

Friday May 23, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Panels Room Embassy B
  Anime

1:30pm CDT

From Zero to Stream Hero: Tips for New Twitch Streamers
Friday May 23, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Helping new streamers or those looking to stream with questions based on our experience and knowledge.

Friday May 23, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

3:00pm CDT

Button Monsters!
Friday May 23, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Yep, what it sounds like. Grab a monster, sew some buttons on it - this one's a great activity for little hands - all ages welcome!

Friday May 23, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

3:00pm CDT

Foolin' Around With Foley Art
Friday May 23, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
It's the return of the noisiest panel at con! Join us (and participate) as we redub a scene from a classic movie with whatever random things I could find from my craft room and hopefully learn about the history of foley art along the way!

Friday May 23, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

3:00pm CDT

Crash Team Racing - PS1 Tourney
Friday May 23, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Friday May 23, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

3:00pm CDT

Karaoke Happy Hour
Friday May 23, 2025 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Karaoke for those that don't like to stay up too late (or have other partying to do!)

Friday May 23, 2025 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Panels Room Embassy B

4:00pm CDT

Enigma
Friday May 23, 2025 4:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Step into mystery at Enigma. Offer a trinket to the door and await a surprise in return—anything from whimsical treasures to perplexing oddities. No faces, no words, only the unknown. Test your curiosity, embrace the enigma, and uncover what awaits beyond the slot. What will you receive?

Unravel the mystery of the Enigma Door! Present an offering—a small trinket, token, or treasure—and slide it through the slot. In return, receive an unexpected item from the enigmatic keepers of the door. Each trade is unique, from curious oddities to delightful surprises.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Friday May 23, 2025 4:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Enigma 1318

4:30pm CDT

Cheesecloth Ghosts
Friday May 23, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Create your very own ghost to decorate your room! This one needs drying time, so you'll need to come back to retrieve your ghosty friend later!

Friday May 23, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

4:30pm CDT

Down, Down, Down the Road: Witchery in Popular Media
Friday May 23, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Once upon a time, witchcraft was feared and dreaded; but now it’s a popular subject for movies and TV. Coven-less witches Emily Beierle and Karen Joan Kohoutek will discuss their favorite examples of witchcraft in the media, why magic is so popular in the modern era, and why sometimes even bad representation can be fun!

Friday May 23, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

6:00pm CDT

It Takes All Sorts
Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
We give you a bunch of things, and you organize them for us. What could be better???

Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

6:00pm CDT

Dane Boe: From Camcorder Kid to Meme Legend – The Story Behind Annoying Orange
Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Before the memes, merchandise, and millions of views, there was just a 12-year-old kid with a camcorder and a dream. Join featured guest Dane Boedigheimer (creator of Annoying Orange) for a behind-the-scenes look at the wild journey from making silly videos at home to creating one of the most iconic internet series of all time. Hear never-before-told stories, early footage, viral video lessons, and how a talking orange became a pop culture phenomenon. Whether you're a longtime fan or just curious about the internet's weirdest fruit, this panel peels back the curtain in a fun, nostalgic, and inspiring way.
Speakers
avatar for Dane Boe

Dane Boe

YouTuber & LGBT+ Activist
Dane “Daneboe” Boedigheimer is the creator of Annoying Orange, the viral YouTube sensation that became a global phenomenon with billions of views, a TV series, and a lasting impact on internet culture. Since launching in 2009, Annoying Orange has entertained audiences worldwide... Read More →

Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

6:00pm CDT

Trivia
Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Trivia questions covering a wide range of nerdy topics. All audience members can play using a mobile device, teams encouraged!

Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Panels Room Embassy B

6:00pm CDT

Puyo Puyo Tetris - Switch Tourney
Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

6:00pm CDT

Villains Pub
Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
The Villains Pub is a place where villains go after a nice day of villainy to relax with their friends, play some games, or simply have a drink.

Villain of the Year Contest -Thursday: Battle Royale between Freddy Krueger, Jason, Michael Myers, and Chucky -Friday: Quarterfinals. Contestants TBD -Saturday: Semifinals and Finals. Contestants determined by Thursday's outcome.

Numerous Quests, including but not limited to the following: -Trivia -Discovering how to become a villain Various videos will be shown throughout the weekend. Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog will be shown at 7:00 and 9:00 Friday and Saturday (also randomly).

Kid Friendly Activities: -Coloring contests -Halloween Drawing Contest -Imagine yourself as a villain -Witch Toss Game -Kid friendly drinks

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Friday May 23, 2025 6:00pm - Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am CDT
Villains Pub 1309

7:30pm CDT

Matt Frewer: Q&A
Friday May 23, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
So you have some burning questions? Want to know what it was like to work on Supernatural or The Librarians, or one of the many other shows and movies Matt Frewer has been a part of? Come and join Matt as he answers your questions!
Speakers
avatar for Matt Frewer

Matt Frewer

Actor, Writer, Producer
Matt Frewer continues to work steadily, currently appearing as a recurring guest star on NBC’sThe Hunting Party as Dr. Dulles. Stay tuned for his work as a supporting lead in the soon to bereleased feature film The Casket Girls, opposite Gabrielle Union.Recently, he recurred on... Read More →

Friday May 23, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

7:30pm CDT

Amigurumi for Crocheters
Friday May 23, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
ADVANCED. Must have crochet experience! Sick of doing square after square? Doilies got you down? Come learn the basics of making crocheted Amigurumi.

Friday May 23, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

8:00pm CDT

Soul Caliber 6 - PS4 Tourney
Friday May 23, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

Friday May 23, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

8:00pm CDT

The Honda Odyssey
Friday May 23, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Hey, bub! Why don't you stop by our reasonably priced front-wheel drive, 3.5 L v6 engined, 248 horse powered fansuite that boasts a 5 star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and share a drink with us?

We'll have a spinner wheel with a shot challenge for those of drinking age. Some of the drinks on it will be normal shots, but there will be some challenges on it to keep it entertaining such as hot dog water and other silly things.

Deadpool and Wolverine variant of the board game Guess Who

Kid's craft of superhero mask making (materials provided)

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Friday May 23, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Honda Odyssey 1311
 
Saturday, May 24
 

12:00am CDT

Operations & Security Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Operations and Security are available in the Registration/Operations area 24/7 of CoreCon, as well as roaming the entire hotel, wearing the following vest.
Go to the Atrium with any questions or concerns or call 320-305-6605.

Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Operations/Registration Atrium
  Info

6:00am CDT

Dakota Joe's Coffee Shop Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00am - 6:00pm CDT
COFFEE! and other snacks and gifts!
See Dakota Joe's for prices.

Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Dakota Joe's Coffee Shop Holiday Inn

7:00am CDT

Gallery Restaurant Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 7:00am - 9:00pm CDT
DINE-IN HOURS:

7am-11am – Breakfast
11am-1pm – Lunch
1pm-5pm - CLOSED
5pm-9pm - Dinner

TO-GO ORDERS:
5pm-9pm ONLY

CoreCon Specials 11am-1pm & 5-9pm
  • Cheeseburger with Fries - $10
  • Black Bean Burger with Fries - $10
  • Chicken Strip Basket with Fries - $10
  • Club Sandwich (2 slices of toast) with Kettle Chips - $10
  • Large Cheese Pizza - $13
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza - $14
Please visit the Pool Hut or Spirit's Lounge for To-Go orders 11am-10pm! 

Saturday May 24, 2025 7:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Gallery Restaurant Holiday Inn

8:00am CDT

Saturday Funday
Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Do you miss Saturday morning cartoons? So do we! So we're showing them! Come to Sterling Saturday morning to watch cartoons with us. We'll even have cereal (while supplies last)!

Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Main Programming Sterling

8:00am CDT

Con Flix Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 2:00am CDT
Movies for those who love movies! For a schedule of movies for Con Flix, check the Program Guide or posted schedules around the convention.

Audience level changes (G through PG-13) throughout the day, and R-rated films are played after 9pm. View movie list outside Con Flix or in the Program Guide!

Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 2:00am CDT
Con Flix Prairie

9:00am CDT

REGISTRATION
Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Pick up your CoreCon Pre-Registration badge, or purchase one!

At the Door Prices:
Weekend Passes: Adult - $70, Teen - $35, Kids (6-12) - $20, Age 5 & Under – FREE
Day Passes: Thursday - $20, Friday - $35, Saturday - $45, Sunday - FREE

Grab a Program Guide!

Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Registration/OPS/Security Atrium
  Info

9:00am CDT

Shipwreck Pool Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm CDT
Swim at your own risk - No Lifeguard on duty.
 When the pool is closed, the pool patio area is also closed to patrons.

Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm CDT
Shipwreck Pool Holiday Inn
  Info

9:00am CDT

Quiet Room Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Need a place to escape the excitement of con? Join us in the Quiet Room for a relaxing break. We will have reading materials, coloring books, fidget toys, weighted pads and blankets available in the room. We are also keeping the room at low light so you can enjoy a calming atmosphere, without the harsh overhead lighting.

Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Quiet Room Mezzanine IV
  Info

9:00am CDT

Egaming Portal Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 2:00am CDT
Tournaments
High Score all weekend!
—------------------------------
Sonic Spinball - Genesis
Lego Racers - N64

Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 2:00am CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

9:00am CDT

Game Central Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 3:00am CDT
Welcome to CoreCon's non-electronic gaming room! We have a wide variety of games for all convention attendees to choose from. To sign up for all games, there will be sign-up sheets provided at the gaming information table. There will also be blank sign-up sheets for last minute pick-up games. So if you haven't pre-registered a game, you still have the chance to run your game at CoreCon!

The Game Central room also has an extensive Game Library for its attendees to use during the convention. So if you have a little down time, come on over to the Game Central room and grab a game! All we ask is that the games stay in the Game Central room, and you help us keep the Game Library games in good shape.

Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 3:00am CDT
Game Central Director/Board/Executive
  Gaming

10:00am CDT

The Market Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 10:00am - 6:30pm CDT
Includes: Vendors, Artist Alley, CoreCon Merch, & Silent Auction

Saturday May 24, 2025 10:00am - 6:30pm CDT
The Market Crowne/Royale
  Vendors

10:00am CDT

Anime Center Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 10:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Anime Fargo invites you to join our Japanese Arcade and Anime room! We'll have a variety of imported rhythm games, classic DDR, Anime pachinko machines, Anime Fargo bean bag toss, and other activities! Join us all throughout CoreCon for music, games, and Anime fun!

Saturday May 24, 2025 10:00am - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Anime Center Embassy A
  Anime

11:00am CDT

Magic Crystal Ball
Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Make a fun crystal ball with some spooky visions inside

Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

11:00am CDT

Dr. Fansuite or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Con
Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Thank you so much for being a patron of the Fansuites this year! But how do you run one yourself?  In this open-floor panel we'd like to give an overview of the process of creating, running, and managing a Fansuite. Whatever your questions are we'll try to answer them with a few funny stories along the way!

Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

11:00am CDT

Save Point Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Bring your costume to Save Point Photography. Free pictures and a great place to collaborate with other cosplayers and photographers.

Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Save Point Mezzanine III

11:00am CDT

Pool Hut Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 10:00pm CDT
TAKE OUT FOOD ONLY!

21+ ID Required for Alcohol

CoreCon Specials 11am-10pm
  • Cheeseburger with Fries - $10
  • Black Bean Burger with Fries - $10
  • Chicken Strip Basket with Fries - $10
  • Club Sandwich (2 slices of toast) with Kettle Chips - $10
  • Large Cheese Pizza - $13
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza - $14


Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 10:00pm CDT
Pool Hut Pool Patio Area

11:00am CDT

Spark Station/Art Show Hours
Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:00pm CDT

Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

12:00pm CDT

Indulgence Labs
Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Test subjects wanted! Do you often feel like there is something missing in your life? Do you desire new extraordinary experiences? Then you are a perfect candidate, come stop by for an experience of a lifetime! Warning side effects may include extreme indulgence and new expensive desires.

Fancy Whisky Tasting Nightly after 6pm

Earn your official Indulgence Lab 2025 Badge Ribbon! Come play a variety of room games and earn a badge ribbon showing off your victory!

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.


Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Indulgence Labs 1304

12:00pm CDT

The Mystery Café
Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Welcome to the Mystery Café. Running from some killer Gnomes? Fighting sleep demons? Trying to find the answers to universal truth? Our Café will keep you caffeinated all the way! Stop in for the drinks, stay for the fun! Just try not to make any contracts with one eyed triangles.

Nintendo Gaming Tournament: A friendly competition for all Con goers! Stop on in to sign up, compete, and win some fun prizes! Friday at 4pm

Worms M.D: A bloodthirsty competition, expect tears. Will take possible hours, but the victor wins not only glory, but even a prize. Stop in and sign up beforehand! Saturday at 2pm
Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
The Mystery Café 1314-1316

12:00pm CDT

Five Nights at Furries
Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 2:00am CDT
Come join Freddy and the others for a fun time at the arcade! Games prizes and laughs to be had! Grown ups come back for our late night games and fun!

Find the suiter! Gather stamps from all the suiters in the book for a badge Ribbon!
Arcade: We will be running a sort of Arcade on the room with tickets and prizes.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 2:00am CDT
Five Nights at Furries 1310-1312

12:30pm CDT

Pony Up
Saturday May 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Pony Beads mystery! Don't know what we're makin yet, but it's gonna be fun!

Saturday May 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

12:30pm CDT

Dane Boe: Coming Out Online – Stories and Strategies from LGBTQ Creators
Saturday May 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Coming out is a deeply personal experience—but doing it online adds a whole new layer. In this panel, LGBTQ creators come together to talk openly about the ups, downs, and everything in between when it comes to coming out in the digital age. From finding community to facing trolls, building safe spaces to navigating visibility, this discussion offers support, insight, and real talk for anyone walking a similar path. This is a welcoming space to ask questions, share stories, and celebrate queer identity online.
Speakers
avatar for Dane Boe

Dane Boe

YouTuber & LGBT+ Activist
Dane “Daneboe” Boedigheimer is the creator of Annoying Orange, the viral YouTube sensation that became a global phenomenon with billions of views, a TV series, and a lasting impact on internet culture. Since launching in 2009, Annoying Orange has entertained audiences worldwide... Read More →

Saturday May 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

1:00pm CDT

The Honda Odyssey
Saturday May 24, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hey, bub! Why don't you stop by our reasonably priced front-wheel drive, 3.5 L v6 engined, 248 horse powered fansuite that boasts a 5 star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and share a drink with us?

We'll have a spinner wheel with a shot challenge for those of drinking age. Some of the drinks on it will be normal shots, but there will be some challenges on it to keep it entertaining such as hot dog water and other silly things.

Deadpool and Wolverine variant of the board game Guess Who

Kid's craft of superhero mask making (materials provided)

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Saturday May 24, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Honda Odyssey 1311

1:00pm CDT

Grog Hollow
Saturday May 24, 2025 1:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 2:00am CDT
Backwoods tavern for the unsavory and misunderstood.

Hex'd: Through a variety of ways congoers will get hex'd and need to complete quests to be cured in order to achieve ribbons.
Murder Party Trivia Jackbox Game, and other misc stuff as we think of it.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Saturday May 24, 2025 1:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 2:00am CDT
Grog Hollow 1306-1308

2:00pm CDT

Furry Parade
Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Hotel Hallways

2:00pm CDT

Kamikaze Snowmen’s True Crime Podcast Album Listening Party Q+A and Feedback Session
Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Listen to a selection of brand-new tracks from the new Kamikaze Snowmen album and in the highest of fidelity brought to you by Doug-a-Vision 5.1 Stereotronics. Preview some of the stellar art! Ask questions about the tracks! Give first impressions of likes (Paul’s stuff) and dislikes (Josh’s stuff) and win the chance to throw stale croutons* at the panelists while they cry! All this and more for free!
*Croutons not available in all areas
Speakers
avatar for Kamikaze Snowmen

Kamikaze Snowmen

Local Comedic Musicians
The Kamikaze Snowmen began in 1993 as a fun improvisational pastime between three juniorhigh friends. The group evolved in the late 1990s-early 2000s into an indie comedy band,recording albums and playing live shows at coffee houses and college campus events.In the 2010s the Snowmen... Read More →

Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

2:00pm CDT

Mini Witch Hat
Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Come in to make a cute little pointy hat on a headband. So, so cute!

Saturday May 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

3:00pm CDT

Mario Kart Double Dash - GameCube Tourney
Saturday May 24, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Saturday May 24, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

3:30pm CDT

Halloween Trivia 2: The Return
Saturday May 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Hosted by Midwest Paranormal Files: New rounds, new questions, same ghoul-some hosts! Gather your team and prepare yourselves for spine-tingling brain-sizzling Halloween-themed trivia. Will your team survive the sequel of Halloween Trivia? Sign up and find out!

Our trivia game is similar to pub-style trivia: music, movies, facts, etc. We provide question sheets/clipboards/pens to the teams, we score the rounds in between and declare winners all in good fun.

Saturday May 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

3:30pm CDT

Name That Tune
Saturday May 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Contestants try to guess the name of a song in as few notes as possible!

Saturday May 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Panels Room Embassy B

4:00pm CDT

Wand Making
Saturday May 24, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Personalize your own wand using hot glue and an assortment of trinkets

Saturday May 24, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

4:00pm CDT

Enigma
Saturday May 24, 2025 4:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Step into mystery at Enigma. Offer a trinket to the door and await a surprise in return—anything from whimsical treasures to perplexing oddities. No faces, no words, only the unknown. Test your curiosity, embrace the enigma, and uncover what awaits beyond the slot. What will you receive?

Unravel the mystery of the Enigma Door! Present an offering—a small trinket, token, or treasure—and slide it through the slot. In return, receive an unexpected item from the enigmatic keepers of the door. Each trade is unique, from curious oddities to delightful surprises.

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Saturday May 24, 2025 4:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Enigma 1318

6:00pm CDT

Open Crafting
Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
We'll have various crafting supplies available for you to use, whether crayons, hot glue, or pipe cleaners are your speed.

Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

6:00pm CDT

Windjammers - NeoGeo Tourney
Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

6:00pm CDT

Villains Pub
Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
The Villains Pub is a place where villains go after a nice day of villainy to relax with their friends, play some games, or simply have a drink.

Villain of the Year Contest -Thursday: Battle Royale between Freddy Krueger, Jason, Michael Myers, and Chucky -Friday: Quarterfinals. Contestants TBD -Saturday: Semifinals and Finals. Contestants determined by Thursday's outcome.

Numerous Quests, including but not limited to the following: -Trivia -Discovering how to become a villain Various videos will be shown throughout the weekend. Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog will be shown at 7:00 and 9:00 Friday and Saturday (also randomly).

Kid Friendly Activities: -Coloring contests -Halloween Drawing Contest -Imagine yourself as a villain -Witch Toss Game -Kid friendly drinks

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Villains Pub 1309

7:00pm CDT

Costume Contest
Saturday May 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Come watch all our talented participants as they showcase their talents! Our Costume Contest is one of CoreCon's most attended events - you'll want to get in line early to watch before it's standing room only!
Speakers
avatar for Kamikaze Snowmen

Kamikaze Snowmen

Local Comedic Musicians
The Kamikaze Snowmen began in 1993 as a fun improvisational pastime between three juniorhigh friends. The group evolved in the late 1990s-early 2000s into an indie comedy band,recording albums and playing live shows at coffee houses and college campus events.In the 2010s the Snowmen... Read More →

Saturday May 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

7:30pm CDT

Teeny Tiny Acrylic Paintings
Saturday May 24, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Just what it sounds like! You get a teeny tiny canvas and some acrylic paints. Freestyle!

Saturday May 24, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

8:00pm CDT

Smash Bros Melee - GameCube Tourney
Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

8:00pm CDT

The Honda Odyssey
Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
Hey, bub! Why don't you stop by our reasonably priced front-wheel drive, 3.5 L v6 engined, 248 horse powered fansuite that boasts a 5 star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and share a drink with us?

We'll have a spinner wheel with a shot challenge for those of drinking age. Some of the drinks on it will be normal shots, but there will be some challenges on it to keep it entertaining such as hot dog water and other silly things.

Deadpool and Wolverine variant of the board game Guess Who

Kid's craft of superhero mask making (materials provided)

*ID Required for Alcohol - EVERY TIME.
Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00pm - Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am CDT
The Honda Odyssey 1311
 
Sunday, May 25
 

12:00am CDT

Operations & Security Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am - 8:00pm CDT
Operations and Security are available in the Registration/Operations area 24/7 of CoreCon, as well as roaming the entire hotel, wearing the following vest.
Go to the Atrium with any questions or concerns or call 320-305-6605.

Sunday May 25, 2025 12:00am - 8:00pm CDT
Operations/Registration Atrium
  Info

6:00am CDT

Dakota Joe's Coffee Shop Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 6:00am - 11:00am CDT
COFFEE! and other snacks and gifts!
See Dakota Joe's for prices.

Sunday May 25, 2025 6:00am - 11:00am CDT
Dakota Joe's Coffee Shop Holiday Inn

7:00am CDT

Gallery Restaurant Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 7:00am - 1:00pm CDT
DINE-IN HOURS:

7am-11am – Breakfast
11am-1pm – Lunch

CoreCon Specials 11am-1pm
  • Cheeseburger with Fries - $10
  • Black Bean Burger with Fries - $10
  • Chicken Strip Basket with Fries - $10
  • Club Sandwich (2 slices of toast) with Kettle Chips - $10
  • Large Cheese Pizza - $13
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza - $14
Please visit the Pool Hut or Spirit's Lounge for To-Go orders 11am-10pm! 

Sunday May 25, 2025 7:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Gallery Restaurant Holiday Inn

8:00am CDT

Con Flix Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 8:00am - 4:30pm CDT
Movies for those who love movies! For a schedule of movies for Con Flix, check the Program Guide or posted schedules around the convention.

Audience level changes (G through PG-13) throughout the day, and R-rated films are played after 9pm. View movie list outside Con Flix or in the Program Guide!

Sunday May 25, 2025 8:00am - 4:30pm CDT
Con Flix Prairie

9:00am CDT

Game Central Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Welcome to CoreCon's non-electronic gaming room! We have a wide variety of games for all convention attendees to choose from. To sign up for all games, there will be sign-up sheets provided at the gaming information table. There will also be blank sign-up sheets for last minute pick-up games. So if you haven't pre-registered a game, you still have the chance to run your game at CoreCon!

The Game Central room also has an extensive Game Library for its attendees to use during the convention. So if you have a little down time, come on over to the Game Central room and grab a game! All we ask is that the games stay in the Game Central room, and you help us keep the Game Library games in good shape.

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Game Central Director/Board/Executive
  Gaming

9:00am CDT

Egaming Portal Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Tournaments
High Score all weekend!
—------------------------------
Sonic Spinball - Genesis
Lego Racers - N64

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Egaming Portal Conference Room
  Egaming

9:00am CDT

Shipwreck Pool Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:00pm CDT
Swim at your own risk - No Lifeguard on duty.
 When the pool is closed, the pool patio area is also closed to patrons.

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:00pm CDT
Shipwreck Pool Holiday Inn
  Info

10:00am CDT

The Market Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Includes: Vendors, Artist Alley, CoreCon Merch, & Silent Auction

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
The Market Crowne/Royale
  Vendors

10:00am CDT

Anime Center Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Anime Fargo invites you to join our Japanese Arcade and Anime room! We'll have a variety of imported rhythm games, classic DDR, Anime pachinko machines, Anime Fargo bean bag toss, and other activities! Join us all throughout CoreCon for music, games, and Anime fun!

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Anime Center Embassy A
  Anime

10:00am CDT

Quiet Room Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Need a place to escape the excitement of con? Join us in the Quiet Room for a relaxing break. We will have reading materials, coloring books, fidget toys, weighted pads and blankets available in the room. We are also keeping the room at low light so you can enjoy a calming atmosphere, without the harsh overhead lighting.

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Quiet Room Mezzanine IV
  Info

10:00am CDT

REGISTRATION
Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Pick up your CoreCon Pre-Registration badge, or purchase one!

At the Door Prices:
Weekend Passes: Adult - $70, Teen - $35, Kids (6-12) - $20, Age 5 & Under – FREE
Day Passes: Thursday - $20, Friday - $35, Saturday - $45, Sunday - FREE

Grab a Program Guide!

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Registration/OPS/Security Atrium
  Info

11:00am CDT

It Takes All Sorts
Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
We give you a bunch of things, and you organize them for us. What could be better???

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

11:00am CDT

Save Point Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Bring your costume to Save Point Photography. Free pictures and a great place to collaborate with other cosplayers and photographers.

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Save Point Mezzanine III

11:00am CDT

Spark Station/Art Show Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

11:00am CDT

Pool Hut Hours
Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00am - 6:00pm CDT
TAKE OUT FOOD ONLY!

21+ ID Required for Alcohol

CoreCon Specials 11am-6pm
  • Cheeseburger with Fries - $10
  • Black Bean Burger with Fries - $10
  • Chicken Strip Basket with Fries - $10
  • Club Sandwich (2 slices of toast) with Kettle Chips - $10
  • Large Cheese Pizza - $13
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza - $14


Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Pool Hut Pool Patio Area

12:30pm CDT

Ghost Pillow
Sunday May 25, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Make yourself a cute little ghost buddy!

Sunday May 25, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Spark Station Frontier

1:00pm CDT

Japanese Sword Martial Arts
Sunday May 25, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Demonstration of Kendo (Japanese fencing), Iaido (Japanese swordsmanship), Jodo (sword vs stick), and Kenjutsu (sword vs sword). Kendo is free-form Japanese fencing where two armor-wearing opponents try to score points to specific targets on the body. Iaido is the art of drawing and cutting with a Japanese katana (sword). In iaido, a practitioner executes set forms, or kata, against one or multiple imaginary opponents. Each kata describes how a swordsman should respond to a specific situation, such as when you encounter a surprise attack from an opponent seated in front of you or an attack from multiple opponents as you are walking. The roots of iaido date back some 400 years. Today, it is primarily a method of self-refinement. Students wear traditional "hakama" uniforms, and practice with either a wooden sword called a bokuto, or with a dull-bladed katana called an iaito. The instructor, Bradley Anderson, currently holds the rank of 5dan iaido, 3dan in jodo, and 1dan in kendo and practices with an authentic (sharp) Japanese-made katana. More information can be found on the dojo website: www.fargosword.com

Sunday May 25, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

2:30pm CDT

Feedback Panel
Sunday May 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Come meet the Consuls and give them your input! We wouldn’t have a convention without our attendees, and we’re thrilled to have you back! Let us know what went well and what we can work on in the future.

Sunday May 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling

4:00pm CDT

Closing Ceremonies
Sunday May 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Join us for another glorious CoreCon wrap-up – see the photos, contest winners, and a sneak-peak at what’s in store for CoreCon 2026!
Speakers
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Kamikaze Snowmen

Local Comedic Musicians
The Kamikaze Snowmen began in 1993 as a fun improvisational pastime between three juniorhigh friends. The group evolved in the late 1990s-early 2000s into an indie comedy band,recording albums and playing live shows at coffee houses and college campus events.In the 2010s the Snowmen... Read More →

Sunday May 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Main Programming Sterling
 
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