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Atlantic Canada's Largest Completely Volunteer Run Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Gaming Convention! Hal-Con 2026: Nov 6-8 at the Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax NS
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Here ye, here ye, vendor applications for Hal-Con's Medieval Market are now open!
Joineth us on June 7th 2026 for an exchange of goods and coin, fun activities, and perchance even some quests for the humble adventurer!
(Application form and details are on our website)
#HalCon2026
An image announcing a save the date for the Fae Ball.
On June 13, 2026, the veil thins and the Fae Ball rises by the sea at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. An evening of ancient glamour, starlight, and whispered magic awaits.
Ticket details will be revealed in their proper season. Enchanted hotel room rates are already listed on our website.
An image of two cosplayers dressed as the king from Monty Pythonβs the holy Grail and Patsy from the same movie
Val MacKenzie in a fairy costume
Congratulations to our winners of Cosplay-Eh! Selection held during Hal-Con 2025.
1st Place - Purposeful Pretenders
2nd Place - Val MacKenzie
Purposeful Pretenders will be going to Montreal Comiccon in 2026 to represent our cosplayers and compete for Canada's best Cosplayer!
#HalCon2025
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WHAT?!
We have a duo photo op added to the schedule!
@harveyguillen and @wcruz73 will be doing a photo op together at 1PM to 115 today for $150!
Tickets on sale now both in the first floor photo op room and in the fifth floor vendors booth next to the authors!
#HalCon2025
An image of Cosplay-Eh! Contestant Val Mackenzie dressed as Merida with a horse.
Val MacKenzie is so happy to bring Vignette to the stage, which also feeds her fascination with all winged creatures!
See their full bio on Facebook and Instagram!
#HalCon2025
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IF YOU DIDNβT GET WEEKEND PASSES, DONβT FRET.
You may not have been aware, but a Hal-Con pass is not required to attend the discovery gala. Tonight, starting at 7 PM at the discovery center we will be hosting the annual discovery gala.
JOIN US.
#HalCon2025
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Day One and Done!
See you tomorrow bright and early at 9am!
#HalCon2025
A photo of purposeful pretenders, contestants in the Cosplay-Eh! Competition.
Grant and Russ are part of a group called Purposeful Pretenders who are amateur costumers who enjoy learning new skills to create and build costume pieces.
For their full bio ahead of the Cosplay-Eh! Competition, please head to our Facebook and Instagram.
#HalCon2025
An image of Gollum announcing a take a selfie with Gollum contest where you go to the auto photo room find Gollum snap a selfie tag #HalCon2025 and you could win a photo with Sean Astin.
One Selfie to Rule Them All! Take a selfie with Gollum (found in our Auto/Photo room) using #Halcon2025 and you could win a Sunday Photo op with Sean Astin*! Draw will take place Saturday, Nov 8th at 6:45pm.
*Winner must have a Sunday pass to be eligible.
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AHH AHH AHH EVERYONE STAY CALM!
We can do this. Weβll get through it together, at Hal-Con today! Doors open at 12:30pm!
Come on down!
#HalCon2025
A photo of Dysney Lemons, contestants for Cosplay-Eh!
Dysney and Lemon are a creative cosplay duo who love bringing characters to life through craftsmanship and performance.
Just either full bio ahead of Cosplay-Eh! Competition, please head to our Instagram or Facebook.
#HalCon2025
An image of a flustered Nelson, standing in front of a calendar, announcing only one day until Hal-Con.
One short day, until itβs time for Hal-Con!
One short day, full of so much to do.
Every way,that you look at this convention,
Thereβs something exquisite, youβll want to visit.
Before the first day is through!
#HalCon2025
An image of Nelson holding up a sign announcing cosplay photos in the auto photo room.
Hey you, yeah you!
Come down to the Autograph/Photograph room on the Convention level from 3pm- 5pm Friday Nov 7th and have our photographer take some snazzy snaps.
Donate what you can for a copy of the digital print, in support of the IWK and Kid's Help Phone.
#HalCon2025
An image of Nelson holding a stack of pancakes, announcing the fifth annual second breakfast for Hal-Con 2025.
It's officially a Hal-Con Tradition! 5 years and counting, with no floating off into Valinor for us!
Let's live like Hobbits and enjoy second breakfast at the The Old Triangle with your closest traveling companions!
Date: Friday November 7
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Location: The Old Triangle
#HalCon2025
A photo of Julia, one of the finalist for the cosplay βeh! Contest sponsored by Atlantic fabrics.
Say hello to Julia, one of the contestants for the Cosplay-Eh! Competition. If you would like to read her full bio, οΏΌplease check out our Facebook or Instagram!
#HalCon2025
An image of a frazzled Nelson standing in front of a calendar that shows two days until the beginning of Hal-Con.
48 HOURS?!
Itβs time yβall, toss out what isnβt working , whittle down those cosplay ideas, and get packed!
Hal-Con is Friday!
#HalCon2025
An image of Nelson, holding an auctioneers paddle in one hand and money in the other, announcing that the auction is live and more items have been added.
Auction Live Now If youβve already checked it out, go back and look again!
So many more items have been added and continue to be added!
#HalCon2025
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An image of AtlantiCharge announcing their offering rentable battery packs.
AtlantiCharge is supplying a charging station with battery packs that attendees can rent to recharge their devices. So now you wonβt be shackled to a plug from posting all those con stories!
Theyβre donating $1 from every rental to the Hal-Con scholarship fund, so get charging!
#HalCon2025
An image of Nelson holding a mug of beer, an announcing speed friending.
Come out to the 7th annual Speed Friending, where we will be running games and having fun! Enjoy the pre Hal-Con lull with yummy refreshments, themed cocktails and have a relaxing evening at The Carleton!
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
See the schedule for more details.
#HalCon2025
Come check us out this weekend @halconscificon.bsky.social where @kalahirtleclarke.bsky.social and @heleninwords.bsky.social and I share our many, many thoughts on death and dying and the many fabulous undead monsters.
halcon2025.sched.com/event/2ASew/...
An image of a flustered Nelson in front of a calendar announcing that there are three days until November 7, which is the first day of Hal-Con
THREE DAYS.
72 hours to cram all your procrastinated con crunch into one go!
We believe in you!
#HalCon2025
Find us at @halconscificon.bsky.social Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 7th to 9th! π©΅ππ©΅
Booths C9 & C10
The shop will be open regular hours as usual Friday and Saturday 11am-5pm πποΈβ¨
An image of Tiggs and David Gibson McLean performing announcing them as performers for the Hal-Con 2025 Discovery Gala.
We are very excited to announce that for this yearβs Discovery Gala, we will have live music provided by local musicians. Headlining this new addition to the experience are Tiggs and David Gibson McLean.
For full bio check out Facebook and Instagram!
#HalCon2025
An image of three cosplayers dressed up and viewing the penguin exhibit at the Discovery Gala.
Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 4th annual Discovery Gala!
Tickets: $72.00, click here for tickets.
See sched, for more details about the event.
#HalCon2025
If youβre going to Hal-con, come check out our panel / book launch for my anthology! Featuring @heleninwords.bsky.social @kalahirtleclarke.bsky.social, Cher Hann, and @juliamwright.bsky.social
#Halcon2025
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The genders; Pepsi, Coca-Cola
And Dr Pepper
An image of the presenting sponsor of Hal-Con 2025, Coca-Cola
You just know when youβre neck deep in panels, or cruising the vendor floor, youβre gonna get parched, so make sure to seek out our main presenter for a cool refreshing pick me up*!
*Dasani is a Coke product too, stay hydrated!
#HalCon2025
An image of Nelson pointing to a calendar with the date showing one week until Hal-Con 2025
SEVEN DAYS β¦
Donβt let it spook you too much, but itβs one week until Hal-Con, so get all your last minute prep done and weβll see you there!
#HalCon2025
An image of Nelson holding a sign that says building futures, announcing them as our coat check volunteer partner
Hal-Con is proud to welcome Building Futures as our Coat Check Volunteer partner!
Building Futures empowers people with intellectual disabilities in making their contribution to society. Participants build skills through supported employment, volunteering and community engagement.
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