There are a lot of other things at the convention that you are probably familiar with. We have a masquerade / costume / cosplay contest, a tabletop gaming room and a marketplace for you to purchase that extra something for your costume, the out-of-print book or game you’ve been searching for or something else that tickles your fancy.
Some other things that are special to Keycon are The Social and The Hospitality Suites.
You’ve heard of an ice breaker? This is an ice-cream breaker! Get to know the guests over a cup of ice cream after opening ceremonies.
It’s part costume contest and part fashion show/ exhibit/ presentation/ skits/ dance routines … and more! There are many reasons why our members spend all year planning preparing for The Masquerade.
The Social is a Manitoba tradition. If you’re from Manitoba, no further explanation is required. For our visitors from out of town, this our dance. A chance to shake a leg & listen to great music all night long, catch up with old friends & make new ones, and participate in a late-night snack. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday night.
Gaming is one of the core activities at Keycon. Board gaming is a great way to make some new friends! We thank Game-a-toba for letting us try out all the wonderful games. Some years we have pinball, and Role Playing Games have become one of the places to be. Often you can peek into one of the hospitality suites to see someone playing a video game.
(Often referred to as the Con-Suites) are a set of hotel suites that have been reserved for Keycon. Typically, they are themed, and most people should find something that suits their taste. During the day, they are themed, and most people should find something that suits their taste. During the day, they can be a place to sit down for a rest, catch up with a friend, play a game and more. In the evening, they are far busier. You could find a filk concert in one suite, a LAN-party in another suite, and the sky’s the limit in a third…. The most important part of Keycon is the people, the fans. At Keycon, you will find fans of many genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and other fandoms. Everything from androids to zombies, from Artemis Fowl to Timothy Zahn. It’s a great chance to make new friends and talk about your favourite fandom. We have panels, tabletop gaming, larping, hospitality suites, masquerade socials, marketplace and much, much more.
The Marketplace is our home for makers, artists, authors, readers, collectors, gamers and everything fannish that can be bought and sold. YOu might be able to pick up anything fannish, perhaps a handmade costume item, a book from a local author, new games ora workof art and so, so much more.
