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Steel, Skill & Spectacle! The Medieval Encampment Returns to ThunderCon
Honour, skill and style. These three attributes can be found in large quantities in the Medieval Encampment with the return of the Society for Creative Anachronism's Shire of Mare Amethystinum and Superior Hema at ThunderCon’s Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday,...
Stormtroopers, Rebels, and Mandos—Oh My! The Galaxy Invades ThunderCon Again!
Three cosplay groups that make ThunderCon a “Force” to be reckoned with are coming back this September. Members of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and the Mandalorian Mercs, along with others from a galaxy far, far away will once again have an outpost set up in the...
Qapla’! Northern Ontario Klingons…and Some Very Important Romulans—Set Course for ThunderCon!
Fun fact, most weather systems go West to East...but this September, there is a storm of shenanigans coming from the East, with the return of the Northern Ontario Klingons… and some very important Romulans. An entertaining addition since 2017, who has brought an extra...
ThunderCon Welcomes The Northern Dragon
Get ready to feel the heat — because Devon the Northern Dragon is bringing the fire to ThunderCon 2025! Hailing from Northern Ontario, Devon has carved a path through flame and shadow, transforming personal battles into breathtaking performances that leave audiences...
Where Imagination Takes Shape: Sculptor Dave Turner of DeepRoots Design Joins ThunderCon 2025!
There are many ways to express your creative abilities, and we see that every year at ThunderCon. Whether it be through cosplay, artwork, or as our next guest has become quite the talent powerhouse in, sculpting. ThunderCon is pleased to announce that guest sculptor,...
The Droid You’re Looking For: Rick Strickland’s R2-D2 Returns to ThunderCon!
They see him rollin’, but nobody is hating on Rick Strickland’s fun-loving R2-D2 returning for ThunderCon’s Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday, September 20th and 21st. Rick is one of many creative minds scattered across Northwestern Ontario, and each year his...
Who Ya Gonna Call? 👻 The Ghostbusters & Ecto 807 Roll Into ThunderCon for One Day Only!
Fire up your unlicensed nuclear accelerators and set your particle throwers to full stream. Ecto 807 is coming back for ONE DAY ONLY at ThunderCon’s Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday.Yes, unfortunately, the Ghostbusters are double-booked between us and some...
May the Props Be with You—JK Creations is back for ThunderCon 2025!
Like cosplay, prop building is a love letter by fans for fans of our favourite films, shows and comic creations. Which is why JK Creations is once again returning to ThunderCon. If you are a frequent attendee, you will have seen their previous work, including a...
ThunderCon Goes Prehistoric – The Jurassic Jeep Is Back!
It is a fact that conventions like ThunderCon attract dinosaur costumes, and to help address any security issues posed by the prehistoric bird-like lizards that we all know and love, the Jurassic Jeep, aka Jeep Goldblum, will be back on duty for this September. ...