Thunder Bay’s Fan Convention is back. Arts, entertainment, gaming and pop culture will be featured as fans from all walks of life come together in thundering style.
“We have something for everyone,” says ThunderCon chair, Robert Kilgour. “Starting with Robert Picardo of Star Trek: Voyager, Stargate: SG1 and Atlantis. He is instantly recognizable with genuine star power and that has really put us on the proverbial map.”
Fans of Japanese anime will delight over voice actor Chuck Huber; video gamers will be thrilled to meet Ubisoft/Bioware writer Ann Lemay and fitness buffs will get a chance to learn from Hollywood actor and body builder, Kevin Porter. Writers and readers will be inspired by speculative fiction author Jayne Barnard and YA author Michelle Krys, and music lovers will rock out to Ottawa’s Double Experience at both the Valhalla Inn and Black Pirates Pub.
“Conventions are the activity we most enjoy as a family,” says convention aficionado Krista Rendulic. “We love to dress up and celebrate in an environment surrounded by like minded people, and now, we have this experience in our home town!”
Families are at the heart of ThunderCon and this year, there will be a dedicated KidZone for children ten and under. Also returning is the immensely popular Docking Bay 95 - the Star Wars Zone that features Stormtroopers, bounty hunters and ‘droids’ galore. Thunder Games and Gifts’ Game Zone is also back, with the entire Scandia room filled with games, demos and tournaments for all ages and skill levels.
“Hoyt Nowak and his Game Zone team have gone well beyond expectation this year,” says Kilgour.
And with attendees coming from as far away as Minneapolis, Toronto and Winnipeg, Thunder Bay is set to host an event that’s out of this world.
ThunderCon will be held Sept. 23 & 24 at the Valhalla Inn. For more information, go to www.thundercon.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
