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CELTIC CON dates for 2020
MONDAY JUNE 1st NEWBRIDGE JUNEFEST.
TOWNHALL NEWBRIDGE, Co. Kildare
SATURDAY JUNE 27TH OLD FORT QUARTER FESTIVAL, PORTLAOISE,
DUNAMAISE ARTS CENTRE, PORTLAOISE, Co. Laois
Artist and Geek Village Applications TBA
CELTIC CON GUESTS 2020
This year we have a host of Ireland's top talent in the comic book industry. Get to meet your favourite artists and writers, commission a signed sketch, have a book signed and get a photo with any of our guests.
GEEK VILLAGE
With more than 30 vendors and crafters, there will be plenty of opportunities to grab that special and unique comic book, art piece,
action figure, jewellery, merchandise and much much more
PANEL ROOM
Throughout the day our guests will be available for discussions, questions and answers. the highlights of which will be our exclusive 2000AD Panel and Celtic Legend and Mythology.
GAMING ZONE
Game on! Here at the Game Zone, you’ll find RETRO, INDIE and the LATEST GAMES on a console as well as TABLE-TOP GAMES, TRADING CARD GAMES and just about anything that involves dice. Challenge a friend, defeat a stranger or get involved in one of our TOURNAMENTS.
ALL DAY COSPLAY
It wouldn’t be a COMIC CONVENTION without attendees dressing up as their favourite characters! Celtic Con features a COSPLAY COMPETITION where you can showcase your costumes ON STAGE for the chance to win some awesome prizes.
THE CELTIC CON MAIN STAGE
This is where we will host our Cosplay Competitions along with Presentations and keeping you in the loop of all the crazy going on during this highly concentrated Geek Fest!
CHARITY AUCTION & RAFFLE
In aid of our charity partner Pieta House, all our guest artists have kindly agreed to donate an original one-off piece along with our artist alley and vendors who will also be contributing a unique item of interest.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops will be held throughout both days including creative writing, comic art, pyrography and more.
Celtic Con supports
the Irish Cancer Society.
Our charity partner at this year's event.The Irish Cancer Society (formerly known as the Conquer Cancer Campaign) is the national charity in the Republic of Ireland dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, and improving the lives of those who have cancer,
Please support as best you can.
We will be holding an auction of original art from our guest artists who have all graciously agreed to donate works done exclusively for the event along with other fantastic items from all our vendors etc. On the Sunday we will have a raffle also with the rest of the items kindly donated. If you would like to donate items or indeed funds before the event please just drop us a private message.
Thank you.
