Thy Geekdom Con is a multi-genre convention held annually at the

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at Oaks, PA. The convention has a wide array of activities that feature panels, live performances, video game tournaments, artist alley, dealers room, and celebrity guests.

Programming

Thy Geekdom Con 2018 Cosplay Contest Audience 1

The convention holds panels and workshops on comic books, video gaming, costuming, and related topics from popular culture. Free play and tournaments include

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, Injustice: Gods Among Us,

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, and

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, as well as board games and RPGs. Live performances have included bands, DJs, hypnotists,

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performances, karaoke, and ''

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'' dance performances.

History

The first convention was held on April 18 of 2015 in

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. The following three conventions were held at varying venues in the

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area from November 2015 to November 2017, and at the

in 2018. The convention expanded to two days in 2017, and three days in 2018. The 2020 convention was cancelled and deferred to 2021 due to the

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Event history

References

External links

Thy Geekdom Con Website
{{Multigenre conventions in North America Multigenre conventions Recurring events established in 2015 2015 establishments in Pennsylvania Annual events in Pennsylvania Festivals in Pennsylvania Tourist attractions in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Conventions in Pennsylvania

Programming

History

Event history

See also

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