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Robercon 2019

September 28, 2019 @ 9:30 am - September 29, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Binghamton’s only fan convention returns for two days on September 28 -29. This year we’re adding more of what fans want: panels, workshops, gaming, cosplay, and vendors. More information and to purchase badges, go to Robercon.org

Binghamton’s fan convention returns for two days on September 28 -29 from 9:30AM – 5PM. Welcoming all cosplayers, gamers, and geeks since 2013.

 

What to expect at RoberCon this year: 

    FIRST FLOOR:

  • Meet special guest D.B. Jackson (Author of several “un-put-downable fantasy” series)
  • Sign up for the Sunday Cosplay Contest
  • Shop for cat ears, books, comics, and more geeky sundries from more than 30 vendors
  • Buy a RoberCon-exclusive t-shirt
  • Attend panel discussions, quick-draw, and trivia sessions
  • Enjoy some food in our Courtyard Cafe
    THIRD FLOOR:

  • Take out a game from our library or sign-up to play a scheduled tabletop game (there will be many).
  • Attend more panels (and participate/watch our Sunday Cosplay Contest)
  • Chill out in the reading space. Bring your own book or comic, or
    borrow one from our library. (We’ll also have pen and paper, so you
    can work on your own stories).

 

Also! Enjoy some late night gaming/ after party on Saturday from 6PM – Midnight at Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown.

 

Lodging
If you are coming from a distance, the Binghamton Holiday Inn is right down the block from the event venue, located in beautiful downtown Binghamton, which has amazing food and bars (also Bubble Tea).


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Prices (June 1 – September 27): 

Full Weekend

Adult: $20

Roberson Members: $15

Kids 4 and under: Free

Single Day

Adult: $15

Roberson Members: $10

Kids 4 and under: Free

 

Details

Start:
September 28, 2019 @ 9:30 am
End:
September 29, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
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Venue

Support provided by the general operations support grants from the United Cultural Fund, a program of the Broome County Arts Council; the Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation; the Zoos, Botanical Gardens and Aquariums Program, administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreational, and Historical Preservation; and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.