Schedule of Events
What's happening and when? Mandel Fan Fest 2025!
Drawings & Prizes! 
Auditorium, 3rd Floor
We will have drawings for prizes every hour between Noon – 4 p.m. featuring books, comics, dice bags, and more from our treasure trove including special prizes from our Artist Alley vendors! Must be present to win.
- All attendees will receive a ticket to enter the drawings upon arrival. (Noon – 4 p.m.)
- Cosplayers will receive two tickets!
- Panel attendees will receive an extra ticket to every panel they attend.
All Day:
Cosplay Welcome!
Auditorium entrance, 3rd Floor
Come in costume and earn extra tickets to win prizes! A selfie station will be available to capture your best look. (No weapons allowed - please see guidelines.)
Artist Alley
Auditorium, 3rd Floor
Find fandom merch and more!
Grab & Go Book Giveaway: Guide to the World of Fairies
KidSpace, 3rd Floor
For kids ages 7 to 12 years. Celebrate Fan Fest and come pick up your own copy of Guide to the World of Fairies by Andrew Donkin. Books are one per child and available on a first-come, first-served basis at the customer service desk.
By the Hour:
Noon – 2 p.m. — Fan Fest Jr.
KidSpace, 3rd Floor
For kids of all ages. Drop by KidSpace and meet some fan favorite characters, do a Pokémon scavenger hunt, and watch the new Dog Man movie!
12:50 p.m. — Prize Drawing
Auditorium, 3rd Floor
1 p.m. panel — Disney with DisNickie w/ Nickie Hennevelt
Clematis Room, 3rd Floor
Disney travel tips, Disney budgeting, and how to have fun at the parks.
1 p.m. panel — Supernatural World Building w/ Sarah Seado
Hibiscus Room, 3rd Floor
Creating vast worlds of magic, mayhem, and mystery is no easy task.
1:50 p.m. — Prize Drawing
Auditorium, 3rd Floor
2 p.m. panel — Fantastical Sculpting w/Freddy Hennevelt
Hibiscus Room, 3rd Floor
Delve into the art of sculpting and diorama creation.
2 p.m. panel — Screenwriting 101 w/Derrick Hatch
Clematis Room, 3rd Floor
Do you want to write your own script for a movie or play?
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. — Fandom Film and Feast
TeenSource, 2nd Floor
For teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Feast on some movie theater snacks and enjoy a fan-favorite movie.
2:50 p.m. — Prize Drawing
Auditorium, 3rd Floor
3 p.m. panel — Creating Characters w/ Mei O'Malley
Clematis Room, 3rd Floor
If you're writing a story and you're struggling with writing a good character, then this talk is for you!
3:45 p.m. — Artists Alive! An Interactive Art Experience
Enjoy a friendly competition of live art drawing with Erick Adrian Marquez and friends! Audience participation is encouraged.
Auditorium, 3rd Floor
4 p.m. — Final Prize Drawing
Auditorium, 3rd Floor