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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 19, 2024
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Unleash Your Inner Dragon During Leon County’s Sixth Annual CosmicCon
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Leon County Government |
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Sixth Annual CosmicCon |
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Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
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Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue |
Dive into a world of fantasy and fandoms during Leon County Government’s sixth annual CosmicCon, a celebration of comic books, graphic novels, gaming, sci-fi, artwork, and pop culture, on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue. This year’s theme, Here Be Dragons, invites citizens to engage in dragon-themed, hands-on activities, interactive sessions, cosplay competitions, scavenger hunts, book displays, and more.
Magical CosmicCon programming for all ages includes:
- Cosplay Competition from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Unleash your creativity and showcase your craftmanship by dressing up as your favorite literary characters, superheroes, or pop culture icons for a chance to win gift card prizes. The competition is open to participants ages eight and older. Register online to participate. The competition will be followed by an all-ages costume parade.
- Tales from the Tabletop: Shelly Mazzanoble and the Power of Dungeons & Dragons from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in person and virtual – Join author and podcast co-host Shelly Mazzanoble in a discussion about her book Welcome to Dragon Talk: Inspiring Conversations About Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Love to Play It.
- Training Grounds, throughout the event – Become a dragon trainer and enjoy memory games, a riddle contest, and more.
- Potion Making at the Alchemists’ Apothecary, throughout the event – Visit the Alchemists' Apothecary to create your own glitter sensory potion bottle.
For a complete list of programming, visit LeonCountyLibrary.org/CosmicCon.
For more information, contact Sally Mason, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov, or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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