Events
Are you a Magic the Gathering Fan?
Happy Valley Comic and Collectibles Con will be hosting a Magic Draft Event in the game room on Saturday, February 28th at 2:00 pm. Cost is $30 and you receive three packs of cards.
Then at noon on Saturday and Sunday, the con will be hosting a Commander Tournament! Cost to participate is $35.
Want to Play a Round or Two of Pokemon?
The Con will be hosting a Pokemon Tournament as well as a Magic the Gathering one! Want to learn how to play or just hang out and trade with some other players? Visit the gaming area on Sunday at 1 pm for a three hour meet up!
Into Cosplay?
How about dressing up as your favorite character and join the Costume Contests on Saturday and Sunday? There will be three categories: 18 and over, 11 to 17 years old, and 10 and under.
The costume contest will be held Saturday at 2:00 for the 10 and under, and at 4:00 for the 11 to 17 year olds. The 18 years old and over costume contest will be on Sunday at 3:00.
Prizes will be in Con Cash that can be spent at the con! For the older contests the prizes will be: First place $100, second place $50 and third place $25! For the 10 and under category there will be 10 winners each winning $10 each in the following categories: Cutest, Funniest, Most Creative, Spookiest, Best Self-Made, Future Actor, Most Colorful, Most Original, Most in Character, and Judge’s Choice.
No dangerous weapons of any sort will be allowed. Items such as Thor’s hammer or Captain America’s Shield will be allowed, but understand that it will be up to the discretion of security/staff to allow any item inside the center. If you are unsure, it is best to just leave it at home.
Want to learn the ways of the Force?
The Malachor Temple (Central PA Chapter of the Saber Guild) is the preferred Lucasfilm lightsaber performance group and the group will be holding free presentations and Padawan Training Sessions. There will be two child and one adult Padawan Training Sessions a day. Sign-ups and release forms will be at the Malachor Temple’s booth! Make sure you stop by there immediately when you arrive to sign up for a time! They provide the lightsaber! https://saberguild.org/
Want a tattoo to remember your visit to HVC3?
Members of the Holey Truth Body Art LLC will be on hand to create tattoos starting at $60. Pick your favorite superhero symbol or perhaps an image of to favorite actor or actress and have a professional tattoo artist put it on your body! www.holeytruth.com
How about a picture with the 501st?
The Empire is always recruiting! Get a picture taken with these professional cosplayers and make a donation. All proceeds go to charity! https://501st.com
What about joining a Panel or Discussion?
Of course we will have celebrities and guests on stage discussing their careers, fandom and pop culture overall! Click here to get a schedule of activities.
