Foley Gaming Con
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM
FOLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
230 E Orange Ave | Foley, AL 36535
Early Entry for Opening Ceremony: 8:30AM, Southside Entrance
Foley Community Library is proud to present its second annual Foley Gaming Con (FGC)—a free, one-day event for the whole family! Celebrate the joys of gaming and fandom culture with us through a full day of fun, family-friendly activities.
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Highlights include: laser saber choreography performances, unique gaming experiences, vendors, food trucks, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, cosplay contests, special story times for little ones, and more!
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For further inquiries, email us at foleygamingcon@gmail.com.
2026 Schedule
8:30 AM
Early Entry: Early admission for the opening ceremony in Canopy Hall will begin at 8:30 at the library's southside entrance.
9:00 AM
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Foley Community Library opens! The library will be open from 9:00-2:00, though the Foley Gaming Con itself will end at 1:00PM. Circulation and Computer Lab services will be available through the duration of the convention.
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Opening Ceremony & Laser Saber Choreography Performance - Canopy Hall
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Walk-in Registration:
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Chess Tournament (9:00-10:00): Walk-in registration for the Chess Tournament will be available from 9:00-10:00 in the lobby. - Lobby
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Cosplay Contest (9:00-10:30): Walk-in registration for the Cosplay Contest will be available from 9:00-10:30 in the lobby. - Lobby
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Dungeons & Dragons (9:00-12:00): Walk-in registration for Dungeons and Dragons sessions will be available from 9:00-12:00 on the second floor. - 2nd Floor Registration Table
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Caricatures by Kathy (9:00-12:00): Find local artist Kathy Buskett in the lobby of the library until 12:00 for a free caricature! - Lobby
9:30 AM
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Photos with 501st Legions [Professional Star Wars Costumers] (9:30-10:50) - Canopy Hall
10:00 AM
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Story Time (10:00-10:30) - Children's Storygrove
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Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League, Session 1 (10:00-10:50) - See 2nd Floor Registration Table
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Homebrew D&D Campaign: Night at Blackglass Manor (10:00-1:00) - See 2nd Floor Registration Table
10:30 AM
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Chess Tournament (10:30-12:30) - Meeting Room
11:00 AM
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Cosplay Contest Judging (11:00-12:00) - Canopy Hall
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Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League, Session 2 (11:00-11:50) - See 2nd Floor Registration Table
12:00 PM
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Cosplay Contest Winner Announcements (12:00) + Cosplay Fashion Walk - Canopy Hall
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Story Time (12:00-12:30) - Children's Storygrove
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Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League, Session 3 (12:00-12:50) - See 2nd Floor Registration Table
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Photos with the 501st Legion [Professional Star Wars Costumers] (12:00-12:50) - Lobby
1:00 PM
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Closing Ceremony, Grand Raffle, Gulf Coast Saber Training Group Performance (1:00-1:30) - Canopy Hall
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Foley Gaming Con offically ends.
Ongoing Events
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Board Games & Crafts, Maker Meadow : Looking for something fun and easy to do while you’re waiting for the next event? Head on over to Maker Meadow which will feature an assortment of board games and quick art projects to fill the time!
Gaming in the Teen Area, Teen Game Room : Action Games & Movie will set up shop in our Teen Gaming Room on the second floor with a video game station featuring all sorts of fun consoles, like the Switch, Xbox, and N64! Free play will be available throughout the duration of the con!
Games on the Go, Southside Parking Lot : Games on the Go is a mobile gaming truck that will be parked on the south side of the library throughout the entirety of the convention. With its huge game library and console selection, the bus allows up to 28 people to play together or alongside each other in a fun and unique experience!
Lobby Bonanza, Lobby : Though there’s plenty to do throughout the entire library, don’t overlook the lobby, where you’ll find a pinball machine (courtesy of Captain Crazy’s Paradise), caricatures by Kathy Buskett (from 9:00-12:00), droids from Star Wars, and a photo opportunity for capturing great memories at Foley Gaming Con!
Pokémon Club, Learning Lab : Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your Pokémon cards to trade or battle with fellow attendees at our all day Pokémon Club, which will be in the Learning Lab! We will have designated moderators from NerdOut in the room if you have any questions about trades you’re making or moves you’re playing! There will also be other Pokémon themed activities, such as coloring sheets and showings of the anime.
Vendors: Foley Gaming Con is proud to host an incredible selection of vendors at this event; their booths will be located all throughout the library, both upstairs and downstairs.
Thank you to all Participating Vendors & Entertainers!
VENDORS
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The Rainy Sakura Nook
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Zim 3D Prints
FOOD TRUCKS
*All food trucks will be located on the south side of the facility. No food or drink will be allowed indoors. There will be picnic tables nearby in the courtyard for eating.
ENTERTAINERS
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Dungeons & Dragons:
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Bryan Eslava
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Erin Weber
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Grayson File
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Jason Stowe
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Kenny Zaborny - Star Wars Droids
Description of Events
Opening Ceremony
9:00AM
Let’s kick things off with a bang! Head on over to Canopy Hall to hear the opening statements of Foley Gaming Con 2026, after which, the Gulf Coast Saber Training Group will put on a brief laser saber choreography performance.
Early admission for the opening ceremony in Canopy Hall will begin at 8:30AM at the library’s southside entrance. Neither the library nor Foley Gaming Con will be open during this time.
Scavenger Hunt and Raffle
9:00AM-12:30PM
Tally ho! Head to the lobby and grab a scavenger hunt card from the downstairs Circulation Desk. From there, your mission objective is to scour the library and look for cardboard cutouts of different pop culture characters, documenting where you find them.
Once you complete the scavenger hunt, you can return your card to the Circulation Desk for a chance to win hourly raffles that will be called throughout the day over the intercom! Additionally, all participants in the scavenger hunt — regardless of whether they won an hourly prize or not — will have a chance to win a grand raffle basket at the end of the convention!
All cards must be completed by 12:45PM on Saturday, September 12th to be eligible for the grand raffle basket.
The raffle winner will be announced at the end of the convention (1:00PM). You must be present at the library to receive the prize if your name is drawn.
Photos with the 501st Legion
9:30AM & 12:00PM
Members from the 501st Legion, an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars through quality costuming, will be available for photo opportunities at various times and locations throughout the con!
They will be stationed in Canopy Hall from 9:30-10:50 and then in the lobby from 12:00-12:50! From 11:00-12:00, you’ll find them roaming around the con! Don’t hesitate to stop and grab them for a photo!
Story Times
10:00AM & 12:00PM
Join Mrs. Erin and Ms. Ashley in the Children’s Storygrove for two special Gaming Con themed story times at 10:00 and 12:00! Caregivers must stay with their children throughout the duration of story time. No registration is required.
Dungeons & Dragons: Adventurers League
10:00AM, 11:00AM, & 12:00PM
Adventurers! Join a party, battle ferocious foes, and traverse distant lands at our Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) rooms where experienced Dungeon Masters (DMs) await you.
There will be three regular sessions throughout the convention:
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Session 1 (10:00AM-10:50AM)
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Session 2 (11:00AM-11:50AM)
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Session 3 (12:00PM-12:50PM)
Each session will feature a different one-shot Adventurers League-style campaign that can be completed within an hour, so you don’t have to be present at every session! We also have multiple DMs for every session, who each have their own private study room to run their campaigns during the con.
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up for which sessions you would like to attend. Walk-in registrations on September 12th will be available all-day depending on space.
Whether you register online or in-person, check-in with the designated D&D registration staff member upstairs.
Dungeons & Dragons Homebrew Campaign: Night at Blackglass Manor
10:00AM-1:00PM
Join Erin Weber from A Beard’s Tale for a special homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign in the boardroom from 10:00-1:00PM. Whether you register online or in-person, check-in with the designated D&D registration staff member upstairs.
Description:
“The party members each receive a mysterious invitation to a dinner party at Blackglass Manor, but this night proves to be much more than any of them would ever expect. Can they survive long enough to discover the secrets of this place?”
Chess Tournament
10:30AM-12:30PM
Assemble your knights and rally your kings because Foley Gaming Con has a chess tournament waiting just for you! Hosted by Kim Parra, the tournament will begin at 10:30 sharp in our Meeting Room.
You can pre-register online for a guaranteed spot! However, walk-in registrations will be available from 9:00AM-10:00AM in the lobby on the day of the con.
There will be three brackets, and participants will be paired with each other based on age:
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Ages 6-11
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Ages 12-17
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Ages 18 and older
Trophies will be awarded to the winners of each bracket!
General Guidelines:
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Review game and etiquette rules.
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The tournament is inclusive for all levels of players, whether you’re a beginner, novice, or an expert. However, you must be at least six-years old in order to register. For players who are 6-12 years old, parents or guardians must accompany them in the Meeting Room through the duration of the tournament.
Cosplay Contest
11:00AM-12:00PM
We are thrilled to host a cosplay contest at Foley Gaming Con, with special guest judges Robin File and Sarah Peters! Judging will take place onstage in Canopy Hall, and winners will be announced at 12:00PM before the Fashion Walk begins.
The categories of the contest are as follows.
Adults (Ages 18 and up):
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Handmade: The costume was mostly—if not entirely—constructed by yourself using crafting, sewing, and other DIY techniques.
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Store-bought/Purchased: The costume was mostly—if not entirely—purchased from a secondary party, such as a retailer or online store.
Children (Ages 5-17):
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Handmade: The costume was mostly—if not entirely—constructed by yourself using crafting, sewing, and other DIY techniques. (Outside assistance from parents and guardians is allowed in the handmade children’s category.)
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Store-bought/Purchased: The costume was mostly—if not entirely—purchased from a secondary party, such as a retailer or online store.
Additional Guidelines:
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All costumes and props must adhere to the Cosplay Rules of Foley Gaming Con. Review those carefully as you’re preparing your costume—inappropriate attire, gestures, or language will not be allowed onstage.
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Please have a reference photo of the character you’re cosplaying ready for the judges! You can either attach it in the online registration form that is linked below, or bring a physical/digital copy to the con on the day of the event.
You can pre-register online for the cosplay contest or walk-in registration will be available from 9:00-10:30AM in the lobby on the day of the con.
Cosplay Contest Winner Announcement + Fashion Walk
12:00PM
Walk, walk, fashion, baby! Show off your amazing costume at our informal cosplay fashion walk on the Canopy Hall stage!
After the winners of our cosplay contest are announced at 12:00, our emcee will inform everyone that it’s time for the fashion walk! If you’d like to show off your costume, you’re welcome to line up at the appointed time and have your moment in the spotlight, briefly crossing center stage and displaying the brilliant work you’ve done!
No registration is required, and you do not have to participate in the cosplay contest in order to do the cosplay fashion walk. However, please refer to the Cosplay Rules as a general guideline for this event—inappropriate attire, gestures, or language will not be allowed onstage.
Closing Ceremony
1:00PM
We’ll wrap up the day back in Canopy Hall with closing statements, the announcement of the grand raffle winner, and a final, electrifying performance by the Gulf Coast Saber Training Group. We’re so thankful to everyone for attending our con!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When and where is Foley Gaming Con?
A: Foley Gaming Con will take place on September 12, 2026 from 9:00-1:00 PM at Foley Community Library, which is located at 230 E. Orange Avenue, Foley, AL 36535.
Q: Is the event free?
A: Yes, the event and all of its sponsored activities are free! However, there are individual vendors and food trucks present at the con who will require monetary compensation for their services, so you’ll want to be sure to bring cash or a card.
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There is no ATM on the Library’s premises.
Q: Where can I park?
A: Free parking is available at Foley Community Library, as well as the neighboring dog park. However, please note that there will be both road and parking closure on the south side of the library (W. Myrtle Avenue) due to the gaming bus and food trucks being parked there.
Q: Can I wear cosplay to the convention?
A: Yes, and it’s absolutely encouraged for you to do so! We even have a cosplay contest.
However, please refer to the section labeled ‘Cosplay Rules’ for our strictly enforced regulations regarding costumes, props, and other con apparel. We want to ensure that FGC is a safe and welcoming environment for people of all ages.