Get a costume and get in character! Resorts World Casino New York will host WinterCon on Sat. Dec 3rd from 10am-8pm and Sun. Dec 4th from 10am-5pm at the Central Park Event space.
WinterCon is the largest sci-fi convention in the NY area and is dedicated to bringing fans a more intimate convention experience, allowing them to get up close and personal with their favorite stars, authors, and comic book characters. Fans will get a chance to dress-up like their beloved heroes while meeting them in person!
The festival will feature special guest appearances and panels with the cast of Mad Max, Star Wars, The Warriors, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, James Bond, The Last Dragon, Saved by the Bell and Family Guy. Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Mad Max: The Road Warrior featuring appearances by the original cast members including Bruce Spence, Virgina Hey, Vernon Wells, and many more.
This year’s WinterCon will also include the Masquerade Cosplay Contest, awarding up to 4 prizes for costumes, live skits and more! Rules and regulations for the Cosplay contest can be found on the New York WinterCon website, www.nywintercon.com
The biggest comic and sci-fi festival is a family-friendly place for children to explore, learn and be inspired by their heroes. Pick up collectable movie merchandise, costumes and toys with thousands of items to choose from – there really is something for everybody!
General Admission for Adults is $36, $19 for children’s tickets. Adult weekend passes start at $58, children’s are $23 and can be purchased online or at the casino. www.rwnewyork.com
