Foley Gaming Con
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 10AM - 2PM
Foley Civic Center
407 E Laurel Ave | Foley, AL 36535
Foley Public Library is proud to present the first annual Foley Gaming Con (FGC)—a free, one-day event for the whole family! Celebrate the joys of gaming and fan culture with us through a full day of fun, family-friendly activities.​​
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Highlights include: unique gaming experiences, Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, chess tournaments, cosplay contests, vendors, a special Story Time for little ones, and more!​​
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Keep browsing this page for more information about the con, and follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates. For further inquiries, email us at foleygamingcon@gmail.com.
2025 Schedule
9:00 AM
Scavenger Hunt begins
Foley Public Library
9:45 AM
Walk-in registration for the chess tournament and the cosplay contest
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Chess tournament registration - 9:45AM to 10:00AM
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Cosplay tournament registration - 9:45AM to 10:30AM
Foley Civic Center, Lobby​
9:50 AM
Opening statements by Holly McIntire
Foley Civic Center, Main Stage
10:00 AM
Storytime & Craft
Foley Public Library, Children's Area
Chess Tournament begins (10:00-2:00)
Foley Civic Center, Main Room
Dungeons & Dragons Session #1
Foley Civic Center, Main Room
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10:30 AM
Prize Toss
Foley Civic Center, Main Stage
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11:30 AM
Cosplay Contest winners announced
Cosplay Fashion walk
Foley Civic Center, Main Stage
12:00 PM
Pokémon Trading Card Workshop with Jimmy Bass
Foley Civic Center, Council Chambers
Dungeons & Dragons Session #2
Foley Civic Center, Main Room
12:30 PM
Prize Toss
Foley Civic Center, Main Stage
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1:00 PM
The CBAs of Cosplay: A Cosplay Workshop with Sarah Gayle
Foley Civic Center, Council Chambers
Dungeons & Dragon Session #3
Foley Civic Center, Main Room
Scavenger Hunt ends
Foley Public Library
2:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
*Winner of the scavenger hunt raffle announced
*Winners of the chess tournament announced
Foley Civic Center, Main Stage
Free Build
Foley Public Library, Children's Area
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Ongoing Events
Foley Civic Center
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Craft Stations: Looking for something fun to do while you’re waiting for the next event? Check out our craft tables in the Civic Center which feature an assortment of quick and easy art projects!
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Games on the Go: Games on the Go is a mobile gaming truck that will be parked in front of City Hall 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!
Pokémon Trading Card Station: Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your Pokémon cards to trade with fellow attendees at FGC! We will have a designated moderator at the convention if you have any questions about trades you’re making.
Vendor Alley: Foley Gaming Con is proud to host an incredible selection of vendors at this event; their booths will be located in the Civic Center.
Warhammer Table: Huzzah! Join your fellow warriors at our Warhammer table, which will be available throughout the entire convention—no registration required and all supplies will be provided. Come and go as you please!
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Magic: The Gathering Table:
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Food Options (available throughout the event)
The Coffee Shop
Hot Diggity Dog
Kona Ice​
**No food or drink inside**
Thank you to all Participating Vendors & Entertainers!
Vendors
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Food Trucks
Hot Diggity Dog
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Entertainment
Tony Nelson - DJ
Description of Events
Scavenger Hunt and Raffle
9:00AM-1:00PM
Tally ho! Head over to the library 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 the following characters, documenting where you find them:
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Bowser
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Derpy and Sussie (KPop Demon Hunters)
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Mario
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Ms. Pac-Man
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Pikachu
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Princess Peach
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Sonic
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Tails
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Once you complete the scavenger hunt, you can return your card to the Circulation Desk for a chance to be entered into a special raffle! All cards must be completed by 1:00PM on Saturday, September 13.
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The raffle winner will be announced at the end of the convention (2:00PM). You must be present at the Civic Center to receive the prize if your name is drawn.
Storytime & Craft
10:00-11:00AM
Join Erin Brown for an extra special storytime and craft in the Children’s Area of Foley Public Library! This program is designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years and includes engaging stories, songs, and a themed craft to support early learning and creativity.
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Caregivers must stay with their children. No registration required!
Cosplay Fashion Walk
11:30AM-12:00PM
Walk, walk, fashion, baby! Show off your amazing costume at our informal cosplay fashion walk on the Civic Center stage!
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After the winners of our cosplay contest are announced, DJ Tony Nelson will inform everyone that it’s time for the fashion walk at 11:30AM. 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!
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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.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Workshop
12:00-12:45PM
Gotta catch ‘em all! Join Jimmy Bass, the owner of the local collectibles store NerdOut, as he walks you through the basics of Pokémon trading cards, both explaining how to get into collecting Pokémon cards as a hobby and breaking down the fundamentals of the game!The workshop will be held in the City Council Chambers, which is located in City Hall. No registration is required, but space in the room is limited to 70 people.
The CBAs of Cosplay: A Cosplay Workshop
1:00-1:30PM
Join Sarah Peters, a local cosplay expert and enthusiast, as she takes you step-by-step into the wonderful world of cosplay, breaking it down to the essentials: character, budget, and ability. This beginner workshop is perfect for anyone who would like to get into the hobby.
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The workshop will be held in the City Council Chambers, which is located in City Hall. No registration is required, but space in the room is limited to 70 people.
Free Build
2:00-3:00PM
After the con is over, head next door and let your imagination run wild at Free Build in the Children's Area of Foley Public Library! Kids are invited to get creative using a variety of building materials, including LEGOs, Magna-Tiles, wooden blocks, Lincoln Logs, Brain Flakes, Straw Constructors, and more. All ages are welcome with a caregiver.
Dungeons & Dragons
Adventurers! Join a party, battle ferocious foes, and traverse distant lands at our Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) section in the Civic Center, where our experienced Dungeon Masters (DMs)—led by the always wonderful Bryan Eslava—await you.
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There will be three sessions throughout the convention:
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Session 1 (10:00AM-10:50AM)
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Session 2 (12:00PM-12:50PM)
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Session 3 (1:00-1:50PM)
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Each session will feature a different one-shot campaign that can be completed within an hour, so you don’t have to be present at every session! We also have multiple DMs in every session who will be running the same campaign as the other DMs for that hour.
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Space is limited, so be sure to sign up for which sessions you would like to attend by following this link. Walk-in registrations on September 13th will be allowed; however, availability on the day-of is not guaranteed.
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No experience with D&D is required to participate in any of these sessions, and all materials for playing will be provided. You can come with a character you've already made or play with a pre-made character that we'll happily supply. Our experienced Dungeon Masters are happy to welcome any and all players to their tables, whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a novice making your first foray into the magical world of D&D.
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You must be at least ten years old or older to register for a D&D session. You are only allowed to pre-register for one session online. However, if you would like to attend multiple sessions, you're more than welcome to check with the staff member who is stationed at D&D to see if there is walk-in availability for other sessions!
Cosplay Rules
1. For safety purposes, all attendees should wear shoes while at the convention. Even if the character goes barefoot, the cosplayer must wear shoes.
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2. All costumes and outerwear worn by attendees should be appropriate for this family-friendly event. Indecent exposure and nudity will not be tolerated.
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3. Costumes, props, signs, and outerwear should not contain any language or imagery that is profane, offensive, or hateful. Additionally, attire and items cannot endorse any illegal or dangerous activities.
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4. Any and all costume props or weapons are subject to being inspected by security at the door; prop weapons will be specially marked to denote that they have been checked and approved by security. No sharpened weapons/props will be allowed inside the premises, and all real weapons are strictly prohibited.
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5. Attendees should exercise caution and responsibilities with their costumes and props. For instance, inappropriate or reckless behavior using props that may result in yourself or other people being injured is not acceptable.
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6. If security or con employees deem that a costume or prop violates any of the aforementioned rules or encroaches upon the safety of others, the offending attire/items will not be allowed. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
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7. These rules may be adjusted as needed to ensure the safety of all attendees.
If you have any questions related to cosplay rules at Foley Gaming Con, please direct them to FoleyGamingCon@gmail.com. For further information about the Foley Civic Center’s direct policies, visit their website here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When and where is Foley Gaming Con?
A: Foley Gaming Con will take place on September 13, 2025 from 10:00-2:00 PM at the Foley Civic Center. The Civic Center is located inside of Foley City Hall at 407 E Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 36535.
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Note that a few events will be located at Foley Public Library, which is right next door to the Civic Center at 319 E Laurel Avenue.
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 Civic Center’s premises.
Q: Where can I park?
A: Free parking is available both in front of Foley Public Library and behind it. Parking spaces in front of Foley City Hall will be limited due to the gaming and food trucks that will be stationed there for the convention.
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.
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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.