4th Annual Batesville, Arkansas

WhenMarch 5–7
2027
WhereBatesville
Community Ctr
Guests of Honor4 or 5
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Cosplayers on the floor at White River FanCon

Five Worlds, One Weekend

What's Inside

A full convention floor under one roof — from longboxes to live-action duels. There's a corner for every kind of fan, and it's all ages, all weekend.

01

Comics & Creators

Hundreds of longboxes, indie publishers, and signings with writers and artists in Artist Alley.

02

Cosplay

The Saturday masquerade, repair station, photo sets, and a kids' costume parade Sunday morning.

03

Tabletop & Gaming

Open gaming library, tournaments, demos from local game stores, and a retro arcade row.

04

Anime & Screenings

Fan-panel theater, a cosplay karaoke stage, and a late-night screening block on Saturday.

05

Collectibles

Vendor hall packed with toys, vinyl, trading cards, and one-of-a-kind finds from regional sellers.

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All Ages, Always

An all-ages event from start to finish, with a quiet sensory room open all three days of the con.

Plan Your Day

Built by the Community

Get Involved

FanCon is a small, volunteer-run show — and it only happens because people pitch in. Applications are open now for vendors, guests, and volunteers.

All Applications
Artist Alley & Dealers

Vendors

Sell comics, art, prints, and collectibles. Limited tables for a cozy floor — apply early.

Apply to Vend
Creators & Performers

Guests

We host 4–5 guests of honor plus several other guests each year. Pitch a panel or apply to appear — lineup announced soon.

Apply to Appear
Crew

Volunteers

Run a table, wrangle a line, help the weekend go smoothly — and earn a free badge.

Join the Crew

Why We Do This

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4thAnnual Event
100%Volunteer-Run
All‑AgesAlways Welcome
White River FanCon is a volunteer-run, non-profit event. Every dollar we can raise goes toward the Independence County Library — supporting books, kids' literacy programs, and free public access for everyone. Come have fun this weekend; you're helping build something for the whole county.

Plan Your Weekend

The Schedule

Schedule Details

The full grid drops about two weeks before the show. Expect 10–12 panels and demos across a single, easy-to-navigate floor — no map required.

Main Stage Panels Cosplay Gaming Kids

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