501st Mountain Garrison – UL6
The 501st Legion is now recognized as one of the largest costuming organizations in the world. It has active members in forty-seven countries on five continents, divided into sixty-seven local garrisons and twenty-nine outposts (those units that comprise fewer than twenty-five members).
áyA Con – Booth H7
Denver’s Indigenous Comic and Art Festival
ayA Con is a celebration of indigeneity hosted by and highlighting North American Indigenous creators. This all-inclusive family festival will feature comic creators, bead artists, musicians, digital illustrators, designers, dancers, and much more. Come celebrate your heritage and build connections with us!
- Website: https://www.ayacondenver.art/
Beware Theater – S2
Join Arachna of the Spider People and her friend Deadly as they host Beware Theater – classic horror movies from the golden age of black and white. Bad acting. Bad Directing. Cheezy special effects and lame monsters. You can see Beware Theater in Fort Collins on FC Public Media – your local public access TV station – Comcast Channel 97, Connexion Channel 22, and streaming on fcpublicmedia.org. It’s lots of creepy fun.
Crazy Idea Photography – C9, A1
Crazy Idea Photography was founded in 2016 when Myka and Tony Raymond, both teachers by weekday and photographers in the evenings and weekends, realized that some of their students were unable to afford the high cost some of the bigger photography studios were charging to take senior pictures. They felt that no student should go without their senior photo in the yearbook or be forced to use the standard ID card “mug shot” taken at the beginning of the year. That’s when they came up with a “crazy idea” – let’s set out to make photography affordable.
From senior photos and headshots to family portraits and sports team photography, CIP works strive to work with you to capture the spirit and character of you and your family.
Natives of Colorado, the Raymonds love the outdoors and enjoy capturing images of the world around them. The photos in their gallery showcases their love for flowers, landscapes, and wildlife. There may even be a few “creative” shots in there just for fun. Their style is casual and relaxed, yet they strive to provide a high quality product — a photographic memory that will last a lifetime!
In addition, CIP provides free cosplay photos for FoCo Comic Con attendees during the conference!
Denver Astromech Builder’s Club – UL5
The Denver Astromech Builder’s Club is a local group of builders who work together to support droid building, encourage STEM interest, and promote goodwill within the community. We are associated with Astromech.net, which is an international community who builds their own replica robots from the Star Wars universe. Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/groups/147828990503783/“
Geek Girl Brunch – UL9
We are a meetup group of ladies who geek out together; usually mimosas are involved.
Mandalorian Mercs – UL7
The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club is an international STAR WARS™ costuming organization dedicated to celebrating the STAR WARS™ universe through the creation, display, and wearing of quality character costumes that represent the Mandalorian characters and culture from the STAR WARS™ sagas.
The MMCC unites individuals with a common love for STAR WARS™ and the Mandalorian culture/characters while encouraging self-improvement, personal growth, family involvement, and fellowship with peers.
The MMCC promotes interest in STAR WARS™ and facilitates the use of these costumes for STAR WARS™-related events as well as contributing to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.
Rocky Mountain Con (RMC) – Booth A5
RMC is a Comic, Gaming, Anime, Toy and Sci-Fi convention started by fans in the Denver/Aurora Colorado area to help the victims of the Aurora Theater shooting. We are glad to keep working with other local groups to donate a portion of the proceeds and have them go to the people that need it.
In 2021 RMC partnered with Cap for kids, an organization devoted to reducing the family’s financial burdens while bringing cheer to children who are fighting cancer. RMC was able to raise over $5000 for the charity.
Splash NoCo – Booth Q5
SPLASH supports LGBTQIA+ youth and their families to enrich and affirm their identities by creating positive social experiences, advocating for their rights, and building communities of belongingness, so that young people can thrive.
- Website: https://splashnoco.org/
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SPLASHnoco
USS Tiburon – Lobby
The USS Tiburon has been proudly serving the Colorado Front Range as a chapter of Starfleet: the International Star Trek Fan Association INC. since 2005. We host socials and volunteer events. At FoCo Comic Con, we bring costumes, props, and set pieces we’ve built, including a transporter. We also sell tribbles for charity! Stop by and say Hi!
Ward Orthodontics – Booth A8
Welcome to Ward Orthodontics! Dr. Jared Ward and his talented staff create customized orthodontic treatment plans that result in beautiful, lasting smiles! Dr. Ward utilizes state-of-the-art technology in his practice, allowing for more efficient and comfortable treatments.
We have a reputation in Fort Collins as a friendly, caring and cheerful practice! Patients love our medieval castle theme and fun atmosphere. Parents and adult patients appreciate our convenient location with ample parking as well as our advanced technology. By using digital X-rays and imaging, Dr. Ward is able to create detailed, personalized treatment plans while greatly reducing radiation exposure and maintaining an environmentally safe and chemical-free atmosphere.
Dr. Ward grew up in Fort Collins, and cares for each patient as part of his family. He is proud to serve patients of all ages with the utmost respect and gentle care. At Ward Orthodontics, our goal is to make you smile!