by Rhed Morgan | Mar 26, 2025 | Activities, Attendees
JordanCon isn’t just a convention—it’s a full-on family reunion where we celebrate The Wheel of Time, fantasy, and all things awesome. Whether you’re a first-timer (welcome home! 🏡) or a seasoned con-goer (welcome back!), knowing what to expect can help you maximize the fun. I’ve always said it’s a weekend of a lot of introverts pretending to be extroverts… and extroverts being even more extroverted. So grab your best Aes Sedai shawl, practice your Warder stances, and let’s dive in! 🌀
Panels and Programming 📚🎤
JordanCon’s panel lineup is stacked. Want deep Wheel of Time lore discussions? Got ‘em. Need writing and publishing tips? Check. Art demonstrations? Absolutely. Fantasy and sci-fi shenanigans? You bet. Panels feature incredible guests, including authors, artists, and industry pros, who are ready to share their knowledge (and occasionally their unfiltered opinions).
For first-time attendees, we highly recommend Con Tours! These guided walkthroughs will help you get the lay of the land and introduce you to key areas of the con—so you’re not just wandering around like an Aiel in a wetlander city. Trust us, it’s worth it! 😆
Tracks at JordanCon 🏹⚙️📖
JordanCon’s programming is split into several tracks, each focusing on different aspects of fandom. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Wheel of Time Track – All things Wheel of Time! Deep dives into lore, character analyses, and fun theories.
- Fantasy Track – Discussions on fantasy books, TV shows, and movies beyond The Wheel of Time.
- Science Fiction Track – Space, time travel, and techy goodness—this track covers all things sci-fi.
- Gaming Track – Board games, tabletop RPGs, video games, and everything in between.
- Writers Track – Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a seasoned author, this track has panels on craft, publishing, and world-building.
- Art Track – Featuring live demos, discussions on fantasy art, and how-tos from professional artists.
- Makers – Hands-on activities like costuming, prop-making, and creative crafts.
Makers and Activities (Registration & Payment Info) 🛠🎭
Beyond panels, we’ve got hands-on Makers sessions where you can level up your skills. JordanCon is a cashless convention, but registration for Makers sessions takes place the morning of, and some panel hosts may accept cash for materials. Plan accordingly! Whether it’s costume-making, swordplay (yes, really 🗡), or fantasy world map-making, there’s something for everyone. Some workshops fill up fast or require materials, so check the schedule early if you want in!
The Con Suite: Your Home Away from Home (And It’s Free!) 🍪🥤
Let’s talk about one of JordanCon’s best-kept secrets—the Con Suite, which is completely free to all attendees!! This magical land is stocked with snacks and drinks, making it the perfect place to refuel and make new friends. Need a mid-day recharge? Swing by for a snack break. Just don’t ask if it’s really spiced wine—some mysteries should remain unsolved. 😏
Gaming, Art, and Shopping 🎲🎨🛍
- Gaming Hall: Whether you’re a tabletop pro or just looking for a fun game to try, you’ll find board games, RPGs, and casual card games here. Spontaneous game sessions? Highly encouraged!
- Art Show and Dealer’s Hall: Need something to decorate your book nook or a one-of-a-kind Wheel of Time souvenir? The Art Show and Dealer’s Hall are filled with stunning artwork, handmade jewelry, and must-have merch.
- JordanCon Store: Located in the Dealer’s Hall, the JordanCon Store is the place to grab official con merch. From shirts and mugs to exclusive collectibles, you’ll want to make time to stop by before things sell out!
The Charity Auction: Bid Like a High Lord of Tear 🎁🏆
Feeling lucky? The JordanCon Charity Auction is your chance to score some incredible items while supporting a great cause. From rare collectibles to handmade crafts, all proceeds go to charity. Bring your gold marks (or just your wallet) and bid wisely! 😉
Costuming and Cosplay 👗⚔️
JordanCon is the place to show off your cosplay, whether you’re rocking full Aiel warrior garb or just adding a subtle touch of fandom to your outfit. The Costume Contest is a must-see, with jaw-dropping creations that’ll make you wonder if someone smuggled in a real Aes Sedai.
Saturday Night Dance Party & JordanCon After Dark 💃🕺🌙
Once the sun sets, the revelry kicks into high gear! Saturday night brings the legendary JordanCon Dance Party, where you can channel your inner Gleeman and dance the night away. And for those looking for something a little extra, JordanCon After Dark is where things get…well, let’s just say #iykyk. 😏
The JordanCon Family 🏡❤️
The best part of JordanCon? The people. This isn’t just a convention—it’s a community of fans who get it. Whether you’re deep in a lore discussion, hanging out in the lobby, or laughing with new friends over breakfast, you’ll leave with memories (and inside jokes) that’ll last long after the weekend ends.
So, get ready for a weekend of epic fun! Whether you’re here for the panels, the Con Suite, or just the vibes, JordanCon is where you belong.
#JordanCon2025 #welcomehome #ConOfRavens
Stay tuned for 2025 updates—because this con only gets better every year!
by Rhed Morgan | Apr 19, 2024 | Activities
Didn’t make it to JordanCon this year? Well, you can join us on select panels because we’re streaming!
All times are in Eastern Daylight Time; the video will be available after livestreaming is complete. You can follow JordanCon’s YouTube channel to get updates too!
Friday
1-2 PM | Opening Ceremonies
2:30-3:30 PM | The Great Season Two Adaptation Panel
Saturday
11:30 AM-12:30 PM | Author Guest of Honor Spotlight
1-2 PM | Live Reading with Matt Dinniman and Jeff Hays
5:30-6:30 PM | JordanCon’s Annual Costume Contest
Sunday
1-2 PM | It’s Women’s Circle Business: Feminism in The Wheel of Time
Check back (and watch social media) to see more recorded panels as well!
by Programming | Apr 13, 2023 | Activities, Programming
2023 JordanCon Costume Contest registration is open! We will be taking sign ups for this year’s contest until 1 PM Saturday, April 22 or until all entry slots are full. I’ll post the rules below, but they are also included in our registration form. If you have any questions, please reach out to mainprogram@jordancon.org. We can’t wait to see what you have created this year!
The link to sign up can be found here.
General Guidelines
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Contestants may choose to compete for “Best of” awards (Juried Entries) or only for Judges Choice/Audience Choice (Exhibition Entries).
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Due to time constraints, we will be limiting the number of entries to the following:
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We will accept the first 20 contestants to sign up who wish to be considered for juried awards. (Best in Show, Best in Class, or Best Workmanship)
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Anyone else who wishes to participate may be eligible for Judges Choice or Audience Choice, but will not be pre-judged or considered for the Best of categories.
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Mandatory pre-judging for juried entrants will take place between 2:30 and 4:30 in Ashford. Please arrive on time or you may not be eligible for judging.
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Participants who are not being pre-judged should come to Ashford by 4:30 to check in.
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Each entry will have approximately 1-2 minutes to walk across the stage to present their costume while the emcee reads your pre-written description. Please write descriptions clearly and provide pronunciations, otherwise the Emcee will ad-lib at their own discretion.
Classes
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Classes are determined by placement in previous JordanCon Costume Contests only, however entrants may choose to enter in a higher class based on other factors. Entrants may not enter a lower class. Group entries will be classified by the highest entrant in the group. Judges may choose to award a contestant an award from a higher class during judging should they deem entrance to be exceptional for their class.
Awards
The following awards will be given at the end of the contest:
- Best in Show- The highest scored entrance from all categories.
- Best Workmanship- The entrant with the highest score in workmanship who has not also won Best in Show.
- Best in Class- The best entrant from each class that is not also the Best in Show or Best Workmanship
- Judges Choice- Each judge may choose to present an award to any contestant that does not also receive a Best of award.
- Audience Choice- This award will be chosen based on audience reaction.
Judging Criteria
by coreysnaps | Apr 9, 2023 | Activities, Announcements, Art Show, Engagement
We have exciting news for all of JordanCon’s young artists! This year, the Art Show has designated a panel specifically for the kids of JordanCon. Anyone under the age of 18 can submit their art to be displayed during the event. Here are the details:
- The artist must be under the age of 18.
- All mediums will be accepted, ie: crayons, colored pencils, markers, or digital. (We will not accept AI generated art.)
- All appropriate subjects will be accepted. Please keep it family friendly.
- Artwork may be submitted at any size, though mats have been donated to be used for any art that is sized at 8.5″x11″ or 5.5″x8.5″.
- Art on this panel will not be for sale or included in the voting.
Art by Ava U., Age 3.
Art can be dropped off at the purchase table in the Art Show. Please include the child’s name, age, and a title or short description for their artwork so the staff can make an official Art Show tag for their piece. Art can be dropped off Friday from 10am-5pm or Saturday 10am-5pm. Art can be picked up any time on Sunday. If the art is not picked up by the time the Art Show closes, it will become property of the JordanCon Art Show and they will choose what to do with it.
Art by Anna A., age 14.
This is a great opportunity for all of JordanCon’s young artists to show us what they’re capable of! Please don’t be shy, and show us what you’ve got! If you have any questions, please email artshow@jordancon.org.
by Kevin A Davis | Mar 25, 2023 | Activities, Guests
Guest Blog by Rosemary Williams
Okay, well maybe not officially, but by the time JordanCon is done this year, it will be! We shall release a horde of tiny, adorable krakens in the form of crocheted octopuses! (Octopi? Octopodes?)
Some of you may have noticed these adorable little beasties making the rounds last year. This year, Rosemary Williams is going to teach you how to make your own! I mean, look at these guys. How could you not want one? Or two? Or seventeen?
For a $5 workshop fee, 25 lucky crafters will receive a crochet hook, and enough materials to make at least two tiny eight-armed friends. But we bet you won’t be able to stop there. Oh, no. The floodgates will open, and the krakens will spill out and soon the world will be ours! Ours! Muahahaha…ha…oh. Right.
Ahem.
So please, join the workshop and Crochet the Kraken!
by JordanCon Marketing | Mar 10, 2023 | Activities, Announcements, Programming
As you look through this year’s schedule, I’m sure you’ll notice it looks different from previous years. That’s because this year we’re using a nifty piece of scheduling software called Sched.
Sched has a lot of cool features, but we know it’s something many of you have never used, and you might like some help getting started. No worries, we’ve got your back!
In this blog, you will find instructions on how to register for Sched, how to use it to add events to your own personal schedule, and how to view your schedule. We’ll also include some links at the very end to some helpful resources from Sched on the rest of their nifty features, including in-depth video walkthroughs on both the web application and the mobile app. (That’s right, they have an awesome mobile app!)
One thing I’ll call out is that you can view the schedule without registering or taking any other action. It’s available right here.
That said, if you’re interested in creating your own schedule of only the events you want to attend, you’ll need to start by registering for an account.
Registering
There are a couple ways to register. You can do it by viewing the schedule either in your browser or within the mobile app. Registering on the web is straightforward: just find and click the green ‘Sign Up’ button on the schedule.
From there, follow the prompts to register using either your email address or your Facebook account.
If you want to register using the mobile app, there are a couple more steps involved. First, you’ll need to download the app. You can either search for it on the Apple or Android App Store or you can view the schedule on our website and click on the Apple App Store or Android App Store link.
Once you’ve downloaded the app, the first thing you’ll need to do is search for ‘JordanCon 2023’ in the search bar and tap on our event when the search results come up.
This will load the JordanCon schedule, and you’ll now be able to see an icon in the bottom right corner of your screen that says ‘My Account.’ Tap on it. It will give you the option to log in to an existing account or sign up for a new one. Tap on ‘Sign Up’ and follow the prompts to create an account using your email address.
Adding Events
Once you’re all registered and signed in to Sched, you can now start adding events to your personal schedule!
On the web, all you need to do is click the white circle to the left of the name of the event you want to add:
And that’s it! You’ll see a checkmark instead of an empty circle, and that’s how you’ll know the event was added to your schedule.
On the mobile app, you’ll need to tap on the event you’re interested in adding.
This will bring up the event’s details in addition to an ‘Add to Sched’ button in the bottom left corner of the screen. Just tap on it to add the event to your schedule!
Viewing Your Schedule
Now that you’ve added a few events, you’ll probably want to view your schedule.
To view it on the web, hover over your profile picture and click on the ‘My Schedule’ option on the dropdown menu that appears while hovering:
To view it via the mobile app, go to the JordanCon 2023 schedule in the app and tap on the ‘My Sched’ tab on the top center of the screen:
Wrap-up
Now that you know the basics, you can go ahead and use Sched to create a personalized schedule for JordanCon 2023! Sched also has a lot of other features (too many for us to go over them all), so if you want to know more about what it can do, Sched had a number of support guides that can help.
They also have video walkthroughs that cover all of what we’ve covered and more.
Web video walkthrough
Mobile app video walkthrough
Have fun choosing your panels and activities! We can’t wait to see you all in April!
