PHOTOS: Hundreds gather for sixth annual Black Hills Con in Rapid City
Hundreds gathered throughout the weekend for the sixth annual Black Hills Con. Fans got to enjoy more than 75 hours of scheduled programming and vendors while putting on their best cosplay.Â
Between panel discussions and cosplay contests, attendees were able to explore and purchase from several vendors at the Black Hills Con on Saturday. To view more photos from the event, please turn to page A10.
Some fans dressed as iconic video game characters such as Ahri from League of Legends to superheroes such as Invincible at the Black Hills Con on Saturday. Â
The Sixth Annual Black Hills Con's theme this year was "Fairy Tale," complete with a fairy tale ball on Friday.
Creator of several cartoons in the '80s and '90s Tom Ruegger talks with fans at the Black Hills Con on Saturday.
From left to right: Voice actors Aaron Campbell, Molly Searcy and Macy Anne Johnson show off their Lego creations during a panel discussion at the Black Hills Con on Saturday.
Since its beginnings as a one-day event in 2019, Black Hills Con has grown while maintaining its mission to provide a safe, inclusive and engaging space for fans of anime, gaming and pop culture.Â
Between panel discussions and cosplay contests, attendees were able to explore and purchase from several vendors at the Black Hills Con on Saturday.Â
From crocheted magical creatures to laser printed stone tablets, the Black Hills Con hosted many different types of venders for fans to explore from.Â
Throughout the weekend, Black Hills Con treated fans to more than 75 hours of scheduled programming — panel discussions, cosplay contests, workshops, performances and gaming tournaments — plus dedicated tabletop and video game rooms, family-friendly activities and events for youth.
Fans got to enjoy over 75 hours of scheduled programming and vendors while putting on their best cosplay.Â
Hundreds gathered throughout the weekend for the sixth annual Black Hills Con.Â
Madison Willis
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