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Special weekend gaming events & More

Board Game Library & Demos

Join local board game expert, Ben Myers, and his colleagues presenting board game demos, reviews, and more in the Gaming Pavilion.


To prepare, check out Ben and his YouTube channel for reviews and more!


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3T2FzZxhqIgiWxXAQXuFg


Saturday Demo Schedule

 12pm - Wingspan

2pm - Dice Miner

4pm - All Hallows Eve

 6pm - P

Join local board game expert, Ben Myers, and his colleagues presenting board game demos, reviews, and more in the Gaming Pavilion.


To prepare, check out Ben and his YouTube channel for reviews and more!


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3T2FzZxhqIgiWxXAQXuFg


Saturday Demo Schedule

 12pm - Wingspan

2pm - Dice Miner

4pm - All Hallows Eve

 6pm - Pokemon Splendor


 Sunday Demo Schedule

 12pm - Ticket to Ride

2pm - Expressions

4pm - Wits & Wagers


RPG Game play and demos

 

 

There will be several opportunities for RPG (Role Playing Game) demos and one-shots that will take place in the gaming area throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for details and sign ups!


From classic Dungeons & Dragons One shots created by local Dungeon Masters, to more niche games, there will be something for everyone of all ages and abil

 

 

There will be several opportunities for RPG (Role Playing Game) demos and one-shots that will take place in the gaming area throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for details and sign ups!


From classic Dungeons & Dragons One shots created by local Dungeon Masters, to more niche games, there will be something for everyone of all ages and abilities!


Also, there will be a local DM doing demos throughout the day Saturday to introduce players to the world of D&D. This is catered to youth, but anyone can participate.


Sign up for your adventures here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSRtkIWJhd348autYL6izUES0WlBXp0A1c56JPw377Q/viewform?edit_requested=true

Official Excalibur Con Cosplay Contest

Cosplay contest for all ages. with multiple divisions for all levels of costumers.


There will be 4 division contest both 

Saturday and Sunday.


Children's

Hobbyist

Professional

Group


Sign ups are live now!

Star Wars Unlimited Tournament

Join the folks at Excalibur Con for a Star Wars Unlimited Constructed tournament that will take place Saturday August 16 starting at 12:00pm in the Level Up Gaming Pavilion. 


 

Star Wars Unlimited

Constructed

Start time 12:00pm.

8 people minimum, 16 people max.

3 Rounds of Swiss. Cut top 4.

1st place sealed box.


Disney Lorcana Tournament & Learn to Play

Lorcana fans rejoice! Your favorite TCG is coming to Excalibur Con.


Join the tournament to be held Sunday August 17 at 12:00pm


Constructed 60 card decks

5 rounds of Swiss

No cut to top

Pack per round win


Sealed box to first place


$30 buy in, 30 player cap



Featuring learn to play throughout the day in the Level Up Gaming Pavillion.



Dylan's Drink and Draw

Amazing comic artist Dylan Jacobson will be hosting his famous Drink & Draw event at the Radisson Harborview Tiki Bar on Saturday August 16 at 8:00pm. Join in this 21+ crowd event hosted by Dylan and featuring great local artists for a rip-roaring good time! No artistic ability needed! Just show up, have a friendly beverage from the cash 

Amazing comic artist Dylan Jacobson will be hosting his famous Drink & Draw event at the Radisson Harborview Tiki Bar on Saturday August 16 at 8:00pm. Join in this 21+ crowd event hosted by Dylan and featuring great local artists for a rip-roaring good time! No artistic ability needed! Just show up, have a friendly beverage from the cash bar, and get ready for laughs that will last the entire night! Space is limited and first come first serve!


Miniature Painting Classes

Amazing Local miniature artist, Elle Firespray, will be presenting 3 classes during Excalibur Con weekend in Gooseberry Room 2.


Saturday August 16

Beginner 11:30:1:30

Intermediate/Advanced- OSL 1:30-3:30


Sunday August 17

Beginner 1:00-3:00


Participants are highly encouraged to sign up early as each class will be limited to 25 participants.


Parti

Amazing Local miniature artist, Elle Firespray, will be presenting 3 classes during Excalibur Con weekend in Gooseberry Room 2.


Saturday August 16

Beginner 11:30:1:30

Intermediate/Advanced- OSL 1:30-3:30


Sunday August 17

Beginner 1:00-3:00


Participants are highly encouraged to sign up early as each class will be limited to 25 participants.


Participants should bring number 2 brushes if possible. Brushes will be provided if needed. Miniatures, paints, and other supplies will be provided by Hobby Town- Hermantown.


Follow Elle on social media to see what amazing creations she has in store!

https://www.facebook.com/elle.firespray

https://www.instagram.com/elle_firespray/


Link to sign up below:

Dwarven Axe Miniature Painting Competition

 

Hobbyists! Lend me your eyes and ears!

The Dwarven Axe Painting Competition is coming to Duluth at Excalibur Con! 


Make it a hobby day and be a part of the spectacle and event as we all look over amazing works from incredible artists. Head on down to check out all the fantastic miniature events going on, the vendor hall, and stick around a

 

Hobbyists! Lend me your eyes and ears!

The Dwarven Axe Painting Competition is coming to Duluth at Excalibur Con! 


Make it a hobby day and be a part of the spectacle and event as we all look over amazing works from incredible artists. Head on down to check out all the fantastic miniature events going on, the vendor hall, and stick around and paint a while with the judges and participants alike! Hope to see you there!


We'll be working on doing interviews with artists and gathering videos of the entries to show off! Join us on Twitch or stay tuned for a video on the YouTube channel after the event.


Cost of Entry: Event Badge (Day or weekend)

Prizes: Trophies for best in show and first place in each category. Placement coins for all entries.


Entry Categories (One entry, per category, per person): https://www.dwarvenaxe.com/categories

Twitch: https://twitch.tv/dwarvenaxepainting

All previous streams at:

https://www.youtube.com/@dwarvenaxepainting


Hobby Town Model painting contest

Join Hobby Town in celebrating all kinds of modeling at Excalibur Con. You can bring your best models in person to enter, or use the QR to join online.


There will be some great prizes provided by Hobby Town and great friendly competition all weekend!

Nostaligix TCG

Nostalgix TCG will be presenting game demos  in the Community Gaming Area on the 2nd floor, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun. 


Official Nostalgix tournament will take place in the Level Up Gaming Pavilion on Saturday August 16 at 2:00pm.


Full details will be available at the event.

Ward the Card Game

Ward the Card Game

Ward the Card Game will once again have a large presence in the exhibit hall. They will be doing game demos, mini tournaments, and promotional giveaways throughout the weekend. Get in on this fast growing, locally developed TCG!


Turn the tides of Ward!


Join Ward at their booth at Excalibur Con for an amazing tournament 

Saturday August 16 at 1:00pm.

Official single elimination, pack crack format.

Teeb Player Events

Ward the Card Game

Search the exhibit hall, the community area, and the Level Up gaming pavilion for Teeb Players. These locations will have activities ranging from contests, art activities, give aways, and SWAG trading available at no cost. Join the groups below to find out how big your community really is.


There will be a special side quest sponsored by Te

Search the exhibit hall, the community area, and the Level Up gaming pavilion for Teeb Players. These locations will have activities ranging from contests, art activities, give aways, and SWAG trading available at no cost. Join the groups below to find out how big your community really is.


There will be a special side quest sponsored by Teeb Players with an exclusive ribbon available for completing the quest.


Find the following participants and join in the quest:

Amber Markato

Sherek Creations

Glacier Goodies

Minnesota Star Wars Collectors Alliance

Nuthatch Studios

Rise of the Podcast

Ribbon Hoarders

Lady Tano Creates

Nova Marie Art

Prairie View Portraits/Dani Laine Patton

Anime Detour

Brush & Pixel

Theraplaytic

The Crystal Dragon

Dice Mugs

Sasquatch Publishing

Wandering Fox

Wands of May

Megs Make Crochet

Board Game Demo Area

Special weekend gaming events & More

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator Experience

Gather your crew of 5 and join this adventure though the cosmos! It will be an experience you won't soon forget.


There will be adventures leaving every hour, on the hour 11:00-6:00 on Saturday August 16 in Gooseberry Room 3.


To register, you will need 5 crew members. If you don't have 5, you can sign up for standby and we can help find a cr

Gather your crew of 5 and join this adventure though the cosmos! It will be an experience you won't soon forget.


There will be adventures leaving every hour, on the hour 11:00-6:00 on Saturday August 16 in Gooseberry Room 3.


To register, you will need 5 crew members. If you don't have 5, you can sign up for standby and we can help find a crew member for you. If you are flying solo, register to join another crew.


Space is extremely limited but there will be opportunities to spectate the adventure. 


Harry Potter Meet-Up

Watch for your Owl Post letter to secure your invite to the special Harry Potter meet-up on Sunday August 17 11:30-1:30.


Join fellow wizards and witches in the Hogwarts Great Hall aka Gooseberry Room 3, for a fun afternoon of wand making, spell-casting and a special side quest with the Marauder's Map! There will be a chance to win an exclu

Watch for your Owl Post letter to secure your invite to the special Harry Potter meet-up on Sunday August 17 11:30-1:30.


Join fellow wizards and witches in the Hogwarts Great Hall aka Gooseberry Room 3, for a fun afternoon of wand making, spell-casting and a special side quest with the Marauder's Map! There will be a chance to win an exclusive Excalibur Con wand created by Wands of May!


I solemnly swear I am up to good fun!


Disney Princess Tea Party

Disney Princess Tea Party

Join your favorite Disney Princesses on Sunday August 17 in the Ballroom aka Gooseberry Room 3 for a grand party! 


You will have the chance to meet some of Disney's iconic princesses, learn to paint with tea, and learn Lorcona!


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