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: It’s the card game that has enchanted players all over the world—Magic: The Gathering! Playable decks and other gameplay supplies will be available at our MTG table throughout the entire convention. No registration required—come and go as you please.
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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.
Chess Tournament
10:00-2:00PM
Assemble your knights and rally your kings because Foley Gaming Con has a chess tournament waiting just for you! Hosted by Laura Morin, the tournament will begin at 10 o’clock sharp on the day of the con, so you’ll want to go ahead and register online for a guaranteed spot.
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There will be a brief window for walk-in registrations from 9:45AM-10:00AM in the lobby on the day of the con.
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Trophies will be awarded to winners of the tournament!
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General Guidelines:
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Please review game and etiquette rules.
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In order to win, you must play in all five rounds of the tournament as you will receive “ranking points” depending on your wins in each round. Note that between rounds, you’re welcome to wander around the con—you just have to make it back to the chess area at your appointed times to play!
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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.
Cosplay Contest
10:30-11:30AM
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 backstage in the Main Room of the Civic Center, and winners will be announced at 11:30AM before the Fashion Walk begins.
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The categories of the contest are as follows.
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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.
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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 absolutely 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 go ahead and register for your category online now using the form below, or you can sign up in the lobby on the day of the con from 9:45AM-10:30AM.
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Prizes will be awarded for winners of the contest! There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for each of the four categories.
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!
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.