COMICS, GAMES & POP CULTURE CHELTENHAM
Saturday 24 May
10am - 4pm
ARTIST ALLEY SHOP & BROWSE!
Artist Alley
10:00am - 4:00pm
All ages
No bookings required.
This year’s Artist Alley will showcase an exciting mix of original and fan-made creations from talented local artists and makers. Discover handmade, selfdesigned, and self-produced items including comic books, art prints, stickers, jewellery, game dice, keychains, textiles, and more.
Whether you’re a collector, a fan of unique handmade pieces, or simply love celebrating creativity, our Artist Alley is the perfect spot to explore fresh talent and take home something truly special. Celebrate art, fandom, and imagination - only at King-Con 2025!
COSPLAY PARADE
WIN PRIZES!
KIDS CAPE MAKING WORKSHOP
Main Stage
2:30pm - 4:00pm All ages Register on the day with staff by 1pm to participate. Spectators do not need to register.
Cosplayers of all ages are welcome, with categories for:
Junior (Under 11s)
Youth (12–17)
Adult (18+)
Groups (All Ages)
Bonus category: BEST CAPE!
Superhero Studio
11:15am - 11:45am 12:00pm - 12:30pm 1:45pm - 2:15pm Ages 3 - 12 Bookings required.
Unleash your inner hero and design your very own cape. Decorate it with stickers, fabric markers, and cool designsthen show it off in the Cosplay Parade!
Create. Wear. Parade! Don’t miss the fun!
ADAM WALLACE CREATE & CARTOON
Main Stage
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages 5 - 12 years No bookings required.
Join bestselling author and cartoonist Adam Wallace (Fartboy, How to Catch series) for a fun, hands-on storytelling and drawing workshop!
Learn how to plan a story, design characters, and get top cartooning tips to bring your ideas to life— whether it’s a book, comic, or something totally unique!
MANDY ORD STORYTELLING IN PICTURES
Main Stage 1:15pm - 2:15pm Ages 10+ No bookings required.
Join award-winning cartoonist Mandy Ord for a deep dive into visual storytelling. Learn how she brings characters to life, from her acclaimed books Rooftops, Chalk Boy, and Bulk Nuts.
Discover her creative process and get inspired to craft your own illustrated stories in this engaging workshop!
KING COMIC COMP AWARDS MINE CRAFT BEDWARS
Main Stage
11:15am - 11:45am
All ages
No bookings required.
Monitor Mansion
12:00pm - 12:45pm 1:00pm - 1:45pm Ages 8 - 12 Bookings required. Celebrate the talent, creativity, and hard work of our participants as we recognize the most impressive and innovative comic book drawings.
Battle your friends in this spooky version of Bedwars! Defend your pumpkin while you try and destroy all the others.
Limited places available –book your place on the day.
MARIO KART QUALIFIERS MARIO KART FINALS
Monitor Mansion
10:30am - 11:40am
All ages
No bookings required. Wait times may apply.
Rev your engines and test your skills in the King Con Mario Kart Tournament: Race to Glory!
Start by battling it out in the qualifiers for a chance to make it to the main event tournament finals.
Games Arena
1:00pm - 2:30pm
All ages
Top qualifiers invited to participate.
Spectators welcome.
The ultimate race is here!
After intense qualifiers, the top racers will face off in King Con’s Mario Kart Tournament: Race to Glory – The Final Showdown.
It’s time for the final lap—get ready for the race of a lifetime!
READ YOUR HEART OUT
Check out these titles and more on ComicsPlus!
Enjoy digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — on your computer, tablet, or phone. There are no holds, no wait lists, and no limits.
Included with your free Kingston Libraries membership.
Try Comics Plus
Inked Karen Wasson and Jake Minton
Tunis to Sydney Meriam and Christian Carnouche
Quinnelope and the Mystery of the Missing Moon
H.P. Brownfield
In Utero Chris Gooch
The Sweetness Between Us Sarah Winifred Searle
Chickenpox Remy Lai
I Ate the Whole World to Find You Rachel Ang
The Dreaming Volumes 1 to 3 Queenie Chan
SOUTHERN ROGUES SABER CORPS
The Battlefield
11:00am - 11:30am 1:30pm - 2:00pm
All ages
No bookings required.
Feel the force of the Southern Rogues Saber Corps as they put on a performance that’s out of this galaxy!
See the awesome art of lightsaber fighting, twisting, striking and dodging in a display that would make Obi-Wan proud.
STAR
WARS PHOTO OP
The Hangout
11:00am - 12:00pm
All ages
No bookings required.
From a galaxy far, far away to Cheltenham Library, the legendary cosplayers of the 501st Garrison and Rebel Legion are ready for action!
Don’t miss this chance to snap the ultimate Star Wars cosplay photo—or step into the spotlight and show off your own costume to the pros!
CALL OF CTHULU DARE TO FACE THE UNKNOWN TABLETOP GAMES GAME ON!
Games Arena
10:00am - 4:00pm
All ages
No bookings required.
Jump in on some freeplay!
Climb to victory in Snakes and Ladders, outsmart your opponent in Battleships, or build your empire in Catan!
Perfect for all ages - our board game collection has something for everyone!
Games Arena
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Ages 16+
Bookings required.
Step into a world of mystery, madness, and cosmic horror in Call of Cthulhu, the legendary tabletop RPG based on H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos.
Limited places available – book your place on the day.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Games Arena
10:30am - 12:00pm and 2:30pm - 4:00pm Ages 12+ Bookings required.
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons. Make some friends, defeat the villain and save the day (if you can!) in this introductory adventure for beginners.
No prior experience necessary, limited places available –book your place on the day.
COLOUR ME IN!
DROP IN CRAFT
Superhero Studio
10:00am - 4:00pm
All ages
No bookings required.
Feeling creative? Drop by anytime to get crafty and have fun!
No need to book - just explore, experiment, and create at your own pace.
LEGO® BUILDERS CHALLENGE
The Hangout
12:30pm - 1:30pm Ages 5 - 12 No bookings required.
Get ready for the ultimate test of creativity and engineering at the Lego ® Master Builders Showdown! Build, create, and compete for the title of Master Builder in this exciting challenge full of imagination and fun!
FACE PAINTING
Tech Bar
10:00am - 1:00pm
All ages
No bookings required. Wait times may apply.
Transform into your favourite character, creature, or superhero with our amazing face painters!
Drop in and get paintedthen show off your new look at King Con!
SUPER HERO STORYTIME
Main Stage
10:30am - 11:00am Ages 2 - 5
No bookings required.
Dress up in your favourite costume and join us for an exciting, superpowered Storytime!
Sing, dance, and enjoy stories read by one of our amazing librarians.
FOOD & DRINK
FUEL YOUR KING CON ADVENTURE!
Mr Momo – Enjoy freshly prepared, handmade Nepalese dumplings.
Mr Fresh Truck – Satisfy your cravings with beef and chicken burgers, hot chips, lamb and chicken wraps, ice cream + more.
Giddy Up Coffee – Grab a quality coffee from this mobile café.
Wallop Water – Stay hydrated!
NEED A BREAK?
CHILL OUT ZONE
Take a breather away from the hustle and bustle of the main space. A calmer area to relax and recharge, whether you’re flipping through a comic, or just taking a little pause.
All ages welcome, all day.
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To reduce your carbon footprint consider getting to our events by using public transport if available, car sharing, walking or cycling instead of driving. Parking may be limited.
King Con! is proudly sponsored by Comics Plus. Available in Kingston Libraries’ Digital Library library.kingston.vic.gov.au/digital-library
Book events on the day. Some events may open for bookings later in the day.
ALL KING CON EVENTS ARE FREE! Book events on the day. For more information: Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/kingcon Phone 1300 135 668 | In person at any library branch
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