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Granitecon, get ready to enter the Idolverse!   This idol showcase is a non-competitive performance featuring cosplayers from idol fandoms of all genres. Groups will practice and audition to perform for a live audience, and typically involves dancing and sometimes singing. Idol showcases are a way to pay tribute to Japanese idol culture and promote […]

Graniteers, please our next guest — gaming creator, John Marron!   John is a freelance TTRPG editor who works primarily on translated games from European publishers such as Free League, Acheron Press, and Two little Mice, among others. He got his first RPG for Christmas in 1976, and has been playing them ever since.   […]

Only 99 days to go until Granitecon 2025! And, we’re not done with announcements yet! We have more Guests, Events, Panels & Artists, to tell you about! Stay tuned… Guests: www.granitecon.com/guests/ Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/ Hotels: www.granitecon.com/hotels/ #granitestatecomiccon #granitecon #granitecon2025

It’s New Comic Book Day, and that means a newComic Book Guest! Please welcome, Rich Woodall!   Rich has worked as writer, artist, colorist, letterer, and designer for Dark Horse Comics, IDW, Mad Cave, Image Comics, and in 2020 he was Co-Founder/Co-Publisher of the successful Horror/Sci-Fi Comic Imprint, Black Caravan   Guests: www.granitecon.com/guests/ Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/ […]

We want you to be part of Granitecon! We’re looking for folks who want to share their fandoms in a 45 min. to one-hour panel or workshop. Now’s your chance to connect with other fans, share your passion, and dive deeper into your favorite fandom!Fill out the Granite State Comicon Panel Submission form here: www.granitecon.com/applications/Guests: www.granitecon.com/guests/Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/#Granitecon #Granitecon2025 #granitestatecom #fanpanels #Panels

Please welcome, the 501st New England Garrison and Alderaan Base!   The New England Garrison and Alderaan Base are made up of local fans who own movie-quality costumes of characters from all over the Star Wars universe as seen in movies, television, and more. Together they make appearances at events across the region to help […]

Attention Cosplayers: Our Costume Contest Registration is open!Now in its 16th year, our contest will feature cash and prizes valued at over $2,500!For Rules & Registration: www.granitecon.com/costume-contest/(The annual contest is for ages 13 and older, Kids Costume Contest information will be available soon!)Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/Guests: https://www.granitecon.com/guests/#Granitecon #Granitecon2025 #GraniteStateComicon #Cosplay #costumecontest

TGIF, Graniteers! Please welcome our next guest — Will Friedle!   Aaron is an American actor known for his role as Pyro in the X-Men films X2 (2003) & X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), and again in Deadpool and Wolverine (2024). On television, he starred as Birkhoff in Nikita (2010–2013), and James Cole in 12 […]

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!We’re recruiting volunteers for the Granitecon 2025 Red Shirts! If you’re looking for a fun and different way to see Granitecon then this is for you — Our Volunteer Application is now open!Experienced volunteer or new recruits — click here to start the process: https://www.granitecon.com/applications/Specific questions about what a Red Shirt is responsible for? Email […]

It’s New Comic Book Day, and that means a new guest artist! Please welcome, Erin Lefler!   Erin Lefler is a character designer, concept artist, illustrator, and visual developer. She has been working as a Lucasfilms merchandise artist since 2017.   Guests: www.granitecon.com/guests/ Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/   #Granitecon #Granitecon2025 #GraniteStateComicon #erinlefler #NCBD @butternut_gouache